In Bond Fine Wine. 2003 Castello dei Rampolla Vigna d'Alceo, Toscana IGT, Super-Tuscans, Italy. Red italy - tuscany in 6x75cl. Top critic score: 94/100 (AG). Drinking window: 2013–2028. Sold in bond by Albany Vintners, independent fine wine merchants.
Antonio Galloni (AG) — 96/100 · Vinous, 01/12/2013 · Drink 2018-2028
One of the unquestioned highlights in this tasting, the 2003 d'Alceo is simply stunning. The personality of this dry, torrid vintage comes through in the wine's power and voluptuousness, but at the same time, the 2003 boasts phenomenal balance. Ideally, the 2003 needs at least another few years to drop some of its baby although it will always be opulent. Tertiary notes are just beginning to devel…
Antonio Galloni (AG) — 94/100 · Vinous, 01/06/2007 · Drink 2013-2023
Castello dei Rampolla's 2003 d'Alceo (85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Petit Verdot) is another ripe, powerful wine packed with layers of super-ripe, opulent fruit, graphite, licorice and tar supported by a firm, classic structure that will require time to fully come together. It is sweeter and riper than the Sammarco, and its more supple personality works well to balance the wine's structural compone…