Vigna d'Alceo
ヴィーニャ・ダルチェオ
Castello dei Rampolla
Cabernet Sauvignon · Petit Verdot
About this wine
Created in 1996 by Alceo's children Luca and Maurizia to honor their father's memory, Vigna d'Alceo is Rampolla's flagship Super Tuscan: a Cabernet Sauvignon-dominant blend with a significant portion of Petit Verdot, sourced from a single high-density vineyard. Its debut vintage was named Italy's best red wine by Gambero Rosso. Dense, structured and powerfully aromatic, it shows dark fruit, graphite, leather and spice, with the concentration and grip to reward long cellaring.
Rampolla's most powerful wine — better suited to experienced Cabernet drinkers than first-timers.
Sommelier's Note
"Rampolla's most concentrated statement — Petit Verdot gives it a savage, structured edge that few Super Tuscans can match."
Food Pairings
A powerful wine for equally powerful dishes: braised short ribs, wagyu, or aged hard cheeses. Best enjoyed after several years of bottle age or a long decant.
When to drink it
Milestone celebrations, collector gifting, long-term cellaring
Specs
- Grape Varieties
- Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot
- Style
- Red
- Price Range
- ¥24,000-35,000
Terroir & Winemaking
Sourced from a single high-density (Guyot-trained) vineyard plot farmed biodynamically. Cabernet Sauvignon-dominant with a notable share of Petit Verdot; aged in French oak barriques for approximately 18-24 months before extended bottle aging.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What makes Vigna d'Alceo different from Sammarco?
- Vigna d'Alceo comes from a single high-density vineyard and includes a significant proportion of Petit Verdot alongside Cabernet Sauvignon, giving it a denser, more structured, more powerfully aromatic profile than the Merlot/Sangiovese-inflected Sammarco.
- When was Vigna d'Alceo first made, and why?
- It was created in 1996 by Luca and Maurizia di Napoli Rampolla in honor of their late father Alceo. Its debut vintage was named Italy's best red wine by Gambero Rosso.
- What grapes are used in Vigna d'Alceo?
- The blend is Cabernet Sauvignon-dominant with a notable share of Petit Verdot, a variety Rampolla was among the first in Tuscany to plant seriously.
- How should Vigna d'Alceo be served?
- Decant for at least an hour if young, and serve at cool room temperature (around 17-18°C) to let its dense fruit and firm tannins open up alongside rich, protein-forward dishes.
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