2004 Rampolla - Vigna d'Alceo
Italy - Tuscany
Regional Blend
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Producer Notes
The estate is located to the south of Panzano, that glorious village in the "Conca d'Oro" valley that is haven - and heaven - for so many cool climate Chiantis and Super Tuscans. The estate, S. Lucia in Faulle, has been owned by the Di Napoli Rampolla family since 1739, but the first wines weren't produced until the 1970s. Today, Maurizia, and her brother Luca Di Napoli Rampolla manage the... More »
Professional Reviews
- Source
- International Wine Cellar
- Issue
- Issue 133
($240; 85% cabernet sauvignon and 15% petit verdot) Full, saturated ruby. Very pretty violet, black pepper and ripe blackberry aromas run deep and sweet. Quite suave on entry, then somewhat youthfully rough-grained, with good mineral lift to the sweet, lush dark fruit flavors. The long, very mineral finish, typical of the wines of this estate, ends with a peppery character dominating. (Vias Imports, New York, NY)
- Source
- Wine Advocate
- Issue
- 171
The 2004 D'Alceo (85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Petit Verdot) is even better. It is deceptively rounder and softer than the Sammarco in its expression of cassis, minerals, licorice and sweet, dark fruit. Despite the lushness of its fruit there is plenty of structure lurking underneath, and it will require significant patience before offering its finest drinking. It is one of the highlights of the vintage.
- Source
- Wine Spectator
- Issue
- Advance
Displays gorgeous, focused aromas of blackberry, currant and sandalwood. Full-bodied and tightly wound, with velvety tannins and a long finish of mineral, light fresh rosemary and currant. Solid as a rock. Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot.
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2000 - $158.95 (750ml)