Castello Dei Rampolla Vigna d'Alceo 2020

Castello Dei Rampolla Vigna d'Alceo 2020 is an incredibly profound, powerful, and masterfully structured Super Tuscan that beautifully exemplifies the rewards of biodynamic viticulture. Pouring a dense, opaque purple-red, this iconic blend of 85% Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% Petit Verdot opens with a highly perfumed, majestic bouquet. Aromas of ripe blackcurrants, macerated dark cherries, violets, and lilacs are intricately woven with sophisticated nuances of sweet tobacco, melted licorice, crushed stone minerals, and a twist of fresh tangerine zest. On the palate, it is medium to full-bodied and impeccably balanced, demonstrating an explosive energy and a deeply concentrated core of dark fruits. Matured for 12 months in a combination of oak tonneaux and barriques, its rich, velvety texture is seamlessly framed by firm, tightly wound, and lightly chewy tannins that provide superb tension and grace, leading into a exceptionally long, savory, and multi-layered finish.

Food Pairing: Pairs magnificently with traditional Florentine grilled T-bone steak, slow-roasted rack of lamb, rich wild boar ragù, or mature, aged hard cheeses.

97 Points - James Suckling 

This is really perfumed with blackcurrants, violets, lilacs and tangerines on the nose. Medium- to full-bodied with extremely well-integrated and lightly chewy tannins that give focus and tension to the wine. A round and fine velvet texture gives this wine wonderful grace and sophistication. Cabernet sauvignon and petit verdot. From organically grown grapes. Unfiltered. Best after 2028.

97 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 

95 Points - Wine Spectator 

This red delivers a beam of raspberry and cherry fruit, along with earth, iron and tobacco flavors. Packed with tannins and lively acidity. All of the components are in the right place, so give this time to reach its full potential. Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot. Best from 2027 through 2040.