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Castello Dei Rampolla, Vigna d'Alceo, 2013

Red Wine from Tuscany, Italy
by Castello Dei Rampolla
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The 2013 d'Alceo comes from a cooler, more classically proportioned vintage than the powerful 2010, which suits Rampolla's modern, freshness-driven style. It's still the estate's flagship: a Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot blend (around 85/15) from biodynamically farmed terraces in Panzano in Chianti, named for founder Alceo di Napoli. The vines were planted on virgin terraces from 1990, and since 2007 the wine has seen just 10 to 12 months in barrel with minimal new oak to preserve aromatics. Expect a more elegant, lifted expression than the bigger years, with the structure to age gracefully. Worth a long decant or more time in the cellar.

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Antonio Galloni

100 points

"Readers should do whatever they can to get their hands on a few bottles of the 2013 d'Alceo. Seamless and voluptuous in the glass, it is an epic wine that embodies all the qualities that make these terraced vineyards in Panzano so special. Blackberry jam, crème de cassis, plum, licorice and spice meld together in the glass, but it is the wine's textural intensity that elevates it into the realm of the profound. The 2013 has been nothing short of moving on the two occasions I tasted it recently." —Antonio Galloni

Robert Parker

94 points

"Made with Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot, the 2013 d'Alceo shows an inky dark appearance with impenetrable color saturation. This is another gorgeous wine from an estate I admire deeply. The fruit intensity peels off this wine with elegance, power and intensity. With similar momentum, the wine glides clear over the palate with silky and long intensity. There are some pungent or volatile notes (similar to what you find in the other wines), but they are a plus, not a minus. They give support and intensity to the wine's persuasive aromatic performance. This wine needs more time to unwind in the cellar." —Monica Larner

Wine Spectator

95 points

"Aromas of pine, wild rosemary, black currant, iron and tar hold court in this dense, inky red. The tannins run roughshod on the finish, so cellar or tame with grilled beef or lamb. Best from 2021 through 2033."

Kerin O'Keefe

96 points

"Truffle, plum, mocha and pipe tobacco are some of the aromas you’ll find on this compelling wine. A polished blend of 85% Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% Petit Verdot, the smooth, full-bodied palate delivers spiced blue berry, cassis, licorice and exotic spice framed in tightly knit, ultra-refined tannins. Fresh acidity lends balance. Drink 2020–2033." —Kerin O'Keefe

More about Castello Dei Rampolla

Biodynamic since 1994—a pioneer when it seemed radical. This estate owns 13th-century cellars and makes Chianti Classico the old way: high planting density (competition between vines creates denser, structured grapes), minimal chemical intervention, Sangiovese with small amounts of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Austere, elegant, built to age. The Rampolla family has been here nearly three centuries; every vintage speaks to continuity and refusal to chase trends. Proof that tradition and modern farming philosophy can coexist.

Wine Details

  • Grape Variety

    Sangiovese

  • Vintage

    2013

  • Size

    750ml

  • Farming Practice

    Traditional

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Tasting Notes & Food Pairings

Perfect Pairings

Roast lamb, grilled steak, herb-roasted poultry, or Tuscan pecorino.

Tasting Profile

Cassis, dark cherry and graphite with cedar and herbs, in a more elegant, aromatic register than the bigger vintages. Full bodied with firm tannins, bright acidity and a long finish.

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