Castello dei Rampolla
,Panzano in Chianti (Tuscany)
d'Alceo Toscana IGT
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Winemaker | Castello dei Rampolla |
| Alcohol | 14.5% vol. |
| Grapes | 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Petit Verdot |
| 75 cl | CHF 129.00 |
Winemaking
Following an extended fermentation time, the d'Alceo matures for 3 months in concrete barrels, 12-15 months in barriques, followed by 18-24 months of maturing in bottles.
Our tasting note
The d'Alceo has a gleaming rich ruby red. Its nose has smoky, mineral notes, fruit aromas of elderberries and blackberries. Wonderfully juicy and elegant on the pallet with rich tannins. Unbelievably densely constructed and rich wine of the finest elegance.
Castello dei Rampolla
Under the influence of the legendary Alceo di Napoli, the Castello dei Rampolla wines, and in particular the Sammarco, gained absolute cult status. Alceo was the first in the Chianti region to plant the Bordeaux grape variety Cabernet Sauvignon. Alceo s children Luca and his sister Maurizia have been running the vineyard since 1994. They switched to bio-dynamic cultivation over the course of four years. They now produce some of the very best wines in Italy - the famous oenologist Giacomo Tachis also merits praise for this, as he was always there with help and advice.
