Castello dei Rampolla d'Alceo 2003

85% Cabernet-Sauvignon and 15% Petit-Verdot planted on a south-facing slope, entirely according to the laws of bio dynamics. d'Alceo is undoubtedly one of the world's greatest wines. The average scores for this wine are significantly higher than those of any Bordeaux Premier Grand Cru. That says it all.

"One of the unquestioned highlights in this tasting, the 2003 d'Alceo is simply stunning. The personality of this Rampolla 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 develop in a d'Alceo that has developed even better than I envisioned six years ago when I frst tasted it. " 96/100 (Vinous)