Rampolla Vigna d'Alceo 2009 (750ML)

96+ VM / 95 JS

The 2009 dAlceo comes across as much more classic in style and structure than the 2008. According to Luca di Napoli, the trick to 2009 was harvesting on the early side. Freshly cut flowers, sweet red berries, plums, mint and licorice all take shape in the glass Over the last few months, the 2009 dAlceo has softened a bit, releasing expressive, floral aromatics, brighter shades of fruit and striking inner perfume, but it remains quite vibrant in the context of a vintage in which so many wines are quite a bit riper in style. The 2009 is a wonderfully deep, resonant dAlceo that should offer a wide drinking window starting in a few years. It certainly looks like Rampolla nailed the vintage. (tasted 2013) Antonio Galloni, Vinous Media

A super generous red with spices, meat and berry character. Full body with round and velvety tannins. Rich and generous. Gorgeous wine. A blend of cabernet sauvignon and petit verdot. Much better in 2015 when the tannins come together. - James Suckling 8/2013