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2006 La Ricolma

Wine Details
Place of Origin

Italy

Gaiole

Tuscany

Color

Red

Grape/Blend

Merlot (2022 vintage)

Vintages
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Reviews & Tasting Notes

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2021 - 2033

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So many of Tuscany’s most famous wines achieved their vaunted status by accident. That is the case with San Guido’s Sassicaia, which for several decades was made solely for the Incisa della Rocchetta family’s home consumption. In 1978, Piero Antinori had more Cabernet Sauvignon than he needed for his Tignanello, so he bottled it separately. That wine became Solaia. Masseto was an experimental wine when it was first produced in 1986 as Il Merlot dell’Ornellaia. What about San Giusto a Rentennano’s Merlot La Ricolma? Well, it turns out La Ricolma has a pretty interesting story too. This complete vertical of La Ricolma was the first ever complete retrospective ever held at the estate.

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2013 - 2021

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My tasting last year with proprietor Luca Martini di Cigala was an eye-opener. Aside from his humility - which always leaves a deep impression ( I was simply blown away by the quality of the 2006s, which were in barrel at the time. His 2006 Percarlo was glorious that day, but it won't be released until next year. In the meantime, these new releases should keep the estate's fans, of which I am one, more than happy.