“D’Alceo” Rosso Toscana IGT 2020

Castello dei Rampolla | Tuscany
Castello dei Rampolla | Via Case Sparse 22 | IT 50022 Greve In Chianti

09692320 · 0,75 l · 166,67 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately
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On the terraced south and south-east slopes of the Conca d'Oro, a wine is created that is more than just a homage – it is the materialisation of a vision. D'Alceo bears the name of its creator, Alceo di Napoli, who in the early 1990s ventured an experiment on virgin, never before cultivated soil that was to become a legend. Where olive trees once stood and stables characterised the land, the terraced vineyards that Antonio Galloni describes as the embodiment of everything that makes these slopes of Panzano so extraordinary have been created to this day.

Vigna d'Alceo is more than just a vineyard – it is the testament of a man who could not have foreseen the excellence his combination of vines and terroir would achieve. After Alceo's death in 1991, his children Luca and Maurizia completed their father's work and transformed it into the estate's first fully biodynamic vineyard. Since the first planting of Cabernet Sauvignon in 1990 and Petit Verdot in 1991/92, this parcel has followed the rhythms of nature, the lunar cycles and Rudolf Steiner's biodynamic philosophy.

D'Alceo 2020 presents itself with an impenetrable, rich ruby violet colour. The bouquet is a symphony of ripe blackcurrants, cherry liqueur and blackberries, interwoven with exotic spices, black roses and a mineral note of crushed stone. The true magic of this terroir is revealed on the palate: despite its dark radiance and impressive concentration, the wine never seems ponderous or stolid. It carries its weight with feather-light grace, supported by dry tannins and a wonderful layering of fruit. The flavours of cassis, cherry liqueur, dark chocolate and spicy herbs unfold in layers, while delicate notes of sage, mint, lavender and fine tobacco underline the complexity. SUPERIORE.DE

"Dark, rich ruby red with violet reflections. Ripe forest fruits on the nose, some cassis, light undergrowth aromas, some mint and graphite, very complex. Elegant and straightforward on the palate, with plenty of tension and a long-lasting final as well as fine-meshed tannins, lots of potential." Falstaff

"This red wine offers a bouquet of raspberry and cherry fruit, along with earth, iron and tobacco flavours. Packed with tannins and lively acidity. All the components are in place, so give it time to reach its full potential." Wine Spectator

"On the nose, this wine is very perfumed with blackcurrants, violets, lilacs and mandarins. Medium to full-bodied with very well integrated and slightly chewy tannins that give the wine focus and tension. A round and fine velvet texture gives this wine wonderful grace and refinement. Unfiltered. Best after 2028." James Suckling

"The 2020 d'Alceo, a blend of 85% Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% Petit Verdot, is one of my favourite wines from this corner of Tuscany, and this latest vintage is exactly what I expected. The d'Alceo is certainly a highlight of Tuscany, and in this hot growing season the wine is particularly characterised by its rich and velvety texture. It feels creamy on the finish and offers a whole range of concentrated dark fruits with balanced spice along the way." Wine Advocate

"The 2020 D'Alceo is a wine of stature and greatness. Deep and layered in the glass, the 2020 offers plenty of dark fruit, macerated black cherry, liquorice, spice, lavender and mocha. The D'Alceo is a rich wine, but it is not overdone. It comes from high-density terraced vineyards with a south or south-east exposure, first planted in 1991 and naturally low yielding, giving the wine a rich texture. harvestwill find a D'Alceo with a lot of finesse." Vinous