Description

Castello dei Rampolla, in the Conca d’Oro of Panzano in Chianti, is farmed biodynamically. Vigna d’Alceo, named after Alceo di Napoli, is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot from a single vineyard.

The vintage 2012. 2012 was a hot, dry Tuscan year giving concentrated wines.

Cassis, blackberry, violet, graphite and herbs; dense, fresh and long.

Service & pairing. Serve at 17–18 °C in a large glass. Decant younger vintages for one to two hours; stand older bottles upright the day before and decant gently. Pair with grilled meats, lamb or game.