Castello dei Rampolla

About Castello dei Rampolla

The historic estate of Castello dei Rampolla is held in tremendously high regard by Antoni Galloni (Vinous), the world's foremost writer on Italian wine, who considers that the Tuscan legend produces "some of the most compelling wines of Tuscany, and the world, for that matter". Nestled deep in the heart of the stunning Chianti Classico region, the team at Castello dei Rampolla pursue both biodynamic farming, and minimalist winemaking to give their wines a "feeling of transparency that is incredibly distinctive" which makes them, in Galloni's eyes, "one of the real stars of Chianti Classico".

Located in Panzano's famous Conce d'Oro (Golden Basin) district, the winery of Castello dei Rampolla is surrounded by a natural amphitheatre of breathtakingly beautiful hillside vineyards. Something of a maverick estate, inherited by the noble di Napoli family as part of a wedding dowry in 1739, Castello dei Rampolla is proudly "one of Tuscany's most intriguingly unconventional estates" (Wine Spectator). Alceo di Napoli revolutionised the estate upon inheriting the estate in 1965, so much so that the prestige cuvée of Castello dei Rampolla now bears his name! We are delighted to offer this very cuvée today.

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Year	Wine	Region	Format	Qty	Score	Price
Castello dei Rampolla d'Alceo 1998 (6x75cl) Inc. VAT: £974.87
1998	Castello dei Rampolla d'Alceo 1998 (6x75cl) Vinous (93) Rampolla's 1998 Vigna d'Alceo is a sexy wine that brings together the dark blue/blackish fruit of the 1996 with the more open, resonant personality of the 1997. All the elements take shape beautifully in the glass in a wine that is peaking today, but also has the depth of fruit to last for another ten years, perhaps longer. The very early faint signs of tertiary complexity are beginning to take shape in the glass. Given its slender personality, my sense is that the 1998 won't last forever, but it is a very pretty wine to enjoy today. Estimated Arrival to United Kingdom: 5-7 weeks	Tuscany	6x75cl	2	93 (VN) Read Review/Description	Inc. VAT: £974.87
Castello dei Rampolla d'Alceo 2003 (6x75cl) Inc. VAT: £625.67
2003	Castello dei Rampolla d'Alceo 2003 (6x75cl) Vinous (96) One of the unquestioned highlights in this tasting, the 2003 d'Alceo is simply stunning. The personality of this 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 first tasted it. Estimated Arrival to United Kingdom: 5-7 weeks	Tuscany	6x75cl	1	96 (VN) Read Review/Description	Inc. VAT: £625.67
Castello dei Rampolla d'Alceo 2008 (6x75cl) Inc. VAT: £654.47
2008	Castello dei Rampolla d'Alceo 2008 (6x75cl) Vinous (96+) Exotic, racy notes abound in the 2008 d'Alceo. Dark red and black fruit, jasmine, smoke and sweet spices are some of the many notes that meld together as the 2008 opens up. Dark and intense to the core, the 2008 boasts tremendous richness and volume, all in a style that is quite sumptuous and is quite suggestive of a late harvest. The 2008 has begun to open up over the last year or so. Today it is super sexy and hugely appealing. Estimated Arrival to United Kingdom: 5-7 weeks	Tuscany	6x75cl	1	96+ (VN) Read Review/Description	Inc. VAT: £654.47
Castello dei Rampolla d'Alceo 2009 (1x150cl) Inc. VAT: £274.15
2009	Castello dei Rampolla d'Alceo 2009 (1x150cl) Vinous (96+) The 2009 d'Alceo 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 d'Alceo 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 d'Alceo that should offer a wide drinking window starting in a few years. It certainly looks like Rampolla nailed the vintage. Estimated Arrival to United Kingdom: 5-7 weeks	Tuscany	1x150cl	1	96+ (VN) Read Review/Description	Inc. VAT: £274.15
Castello dei Rampolla d'Alceo 2009 (6x75cl) Inc. VAT: £602.87
2009	Castello dei Rampolla d'Alceo 2009 (6x75cl) Vinous (96+) The 2009 d'Alceo 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 d'Alceo 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 d'Alceo that should offer a wide drinking window starting in a few years. It certainly looks like Rampolla nailed the vintage. Estimated Arrival to United Kingdom: 5-7 weeks	Tuscany	6x75cl	1	96+ (VN) Read Review/Description	Inc. VAT: £602.87
Castello dei Rampolla d'Alceo 2011 (6x75cl) Inc. VAT: £566.87
2011	Castello dei Rampolla d'Alceo 2011 (6x75cl) Vinous (97) The 2011 d'Alceo is fascinating to taste next to the Sammarco, as it is much more open-knit, silky and expressive. Cherry jam, pomegranate, spice and new leather flesh out in the glass. The integration of fruit, tannin and acidity is further along than in the Sammarco. The 2011 d'Alceo should open up pretty early, which should be welcome news to readers cellaring some of the more tannic vintages. I expect the 2011 will provide readers with a long drinking window of pure pleasure. Estimated Arrival to United Kingdom: 5-7 weeks	Tuscany	6x75cl	3	97 (VN) Read Review/Description	Inc. VAT: £566.87
Castello dei Rampolla d'Alceo 2012 (6x75cl) Inc. VAT: £617.27
2012	Castello dei Rampolla d'Alceo 2012 (6x75cl) Wine Spectator (97) A focused, balanced style, evoking pure cherry, raspberry, mineral and floral aromas and flavors, this is elegant and fluid yet dense and well-structured, ending with lively acidity and dusty tannins. The finish goes on and on. Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot. Drink now through 2025. Estimated Arrival to United Kingdom: 5-7 weeks	Tuscany	6x75cl	10	97 (WS) Read Review/Description	Inc. VAT: £617.27
Castello dei Rampolla d'Alceo 2013 (1x150cl) Inc. VAT: £454.15
2013	Castello dei Rampolla d'Alceo 2013 (1x150cl) Vinous (100) Readers should do whatever they can to get their hands on a few bottles of the 2013 d'Alceo. Seamless and voluptuous in the glass, it is an epic wine that embodies all the qualities that make these terraced vineyards in Panzano so special. Blackberry jam, crème de cassis, plum, licorice and spice meld together in the glass, but it is the wine's textural intensity that elevates it into the realm of the profound. The 2013 has been nothing short of moving on the two occasions I tasted it recently. Estimated Arrival to United Kingdom: 5-7 weeks	Tuscany	1x150cl	1	100 (VN) Read Review/Description	Inc. VAT: £454.15
Castello dei Rampolla d'Alceo 2013 (6x75cl) Inc. VAT: £856.07
2013	Castello dei Rampolla d'Alceo 2013 (6x75cl) Vinous (100) Readers should do whatever they can to get their hands on a few bottles of the 2013 d'Alceo. Seamless and voluptuous in the glass, it is an epic wine that embodies all the qualities that make these terraced vineyards in Panzano so special. Blackberry jam, crème de cassis, plum, licorice and spice meld together in the glass, but it is the wine's textural intensity that elevates it into the realm of the profound. The 2013 has been nothing short of moving on the two occasions I tasted it recently. Not SIB, Folded label 1 In Stock - Immediate Delivery	Tuscany	6x75cl	1	100 (VN) Read Review/Description	Inc. VAT: £856.07
Castello dei Rampolla d'Alceo 2014 (6x75cl) Inc. VAT: £574.07
2014	Castello dei Rampolla d'Alceo 2014 (6x75cl) Vinous (95) The 2014 d'Alceo is more in line with previous years than Sammarco. Deep, unctuous and super-powerful, the 2014 exudes richness and textural intensity from the very first taste. Readers will have to give the 2014 at least a few years in bottle to help some of the baby fat meld away. Inky blue/purplish berry fruit, sage, mint and lavender are some of the many notes that start to emerge as the wine sits in the glass. This is a terrific effort for the vintage. Estimated Arrival to United Kingdom: 5-7 weeks	Tuscany	6x75cl	10	95 (VN) Read Review/Description	Inc. VAT: £574.07
Castello dei Rampolla d'Alceo 2015 (6x75cl) Inc. VAT: £610.07
2015	Castello dei Rampolla d'Alceo 2015 (6x75cl) Vinous (97) Dark, powerful and explosive, D'Alceo is one of the epic wines of 2015. Crème de cassis, plum, graphite, sage, lavender, and menthol rush out of the glass in a deep, beautifully resonant wine loaded with class. A wine with striking inner sweetness, depth and structure, the 2015 will thrill readers lucky enough to own it for a number of years to come. The 2015 was fermented in cement and then spent 14 months in oak. It is rich, sumptuous and simply irresistible. Estimated Arrival to United Kingdom: 5-7 weeks	Tuscany	6x75cl	5	97 (VN) Read Review/Description	Inc. VAT: £610.07
Castello dei Rampolla d'Alceo 2016 (6x75cl) Inc. VAT: £610.07
2016	Castello dei Rampolla d'Alceo 2016 (6x75cl) Wine Spectator (97) This elegant red features cherry and black currant flavors interwoven with its silky texture. Tobacco and spice accents add complexity as this unfurls to a lingering aftertaste of fruit, mineral and savory elements. Firmly built and still young. Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot. Drink now through 2035. 925 cases made, 150 cases imported. Estimated Arrival to United Kingdom: 5-7 weeks	Tuscany	6x75cl	8	97 (WS) Read Review/Description	Inc. VAT: £610.07
Castello dei Rampolla d'Alceo 2017 (6x75cl) Inc. VAT: £743.27
2017	Castello dei Rampolla d'Alceo 2017 (6x75cl) Vinous (100) The 2017 D'Alceo possesses mind-blowing intensity and pedigree to burn. Rich, ample and explosive, the 2017 is magnificently impressive right out of the gate. Lavender, rose petal, spice, kirsch, mint and violet lead into a core of inky dark blue/purplish berry fruit. Soft contours and suave, silky tannins give the 2017 so much immediacy, but there is plenty of cellaring potential too. In a word: epic. Estimated Arrival to United Kingdom: 5-7 weeks	Tuscany	6x75cl	2	100 (VN) Read Review/Description	Inc. VAT: £743.27
Castello dei Rampolla Sammarco 1988 (7x75cl) Inc. VAT: £979.20
1988	Castello dei Rampolla Sammarco 1988 (7x75cl) Vinous (95) The 1988 Sammarco is fantastic. Sweet, perfumed and highly expressive, with a lot of Sangiovese character coming through. Tobacco, iron, herbs, smoke, dried cherries and menthol form a super-appealing bouquet. The tannins are silky, while the lively acidity ensures well-stored bottles will drink well for another handful of years. What a gorgeous wine this is. As per photos Estimated Arrival to United Kingdom: 5-7 weeks	Tuscany	7x75cl	1	95 (VN) Read Review/Description	Inc. VAT: £979.20
Castello dei Rampolla Sammarco 2003 (6x75cl) Inc. VAT: £515.27
2003	Castello dei Rampolla Sammarco 2003 (6x75cl) Vinous (93+) Deep and inky to the core, the 2003 Sammarco tastes like it was made yesterday. The fruit is dark, deep and massively constituted, yet there are no unusually hard edges or dry tannins whatsoever. The 2003 is dark and opulent, yet also impeccable in its balance, especially for a scorching hot year. This is the first vintage that includes Merlot. Estimated Arrival to United Kingdom: 5-7 weeks	Tuscany	6x75cl	3	93+ (VN) Read Review/Description	Inc. VAT: £515.27
Castello dei Rampolla Sammarco 2005 (6x75cl) Inc. VAT: £500.87
2005	Castello dei Rampolla Sammarco 2005 (6x75cl) Vinous (94) The 2005 Sammarco is soft, silky and impeccable balanced. Still fresh and beautifully delineated, the 2005 possesses striking harmony in a mid-weight expression of this site. Sweet plum, violet, herbs, mint and sage notes add nuance on the finely-knit finish. There are no hard edges or angular contours here, just spike of acidity on the close that serves as a reminder of the cool, rainy conditions.” Estimated Arrival to United Kingdom: 5-7 weeks	Tuscany	6x75cl	1	94 (VN) Read Review/Description	Inc. VAT: £500.87
Castello dei Rampolla Sammarco 2011 (1x150cl) Inc. VAT: £172.15
2011	Castello dei Rampolla Sammarco 2011 (1x150cl) Vinous (95+) The 2011 Sammarco is so youthful it almost tastes like a barrel sample! Dark, rich and inviting, the 2011 possesses notable concentration and depth, with round yet powerful tannins and a surprising level of freshness for the year. A host of black cherry, graphite, smoke, plum and lavender notes accompany the powerful finish. It will be quite some time before the 2011 is ready to drink, but there is plenty to look forward to. Estimated Arrival to United Kingdom: 5-7 weeks	Tuscany	1x150cl	5	95+ (VN) Read Review/Description	Inc. VAT: £172.15
Castello dei Rampolla Sammarco 2011 (6x75cl) Inc. VAT: £427.67
2011	Castello dei Rampolla Sammarco 2011 (6x75cl) Vinous (95+) The 2011 Sammarco is so youthful it almost tastes like a barrel sample! Dark, rich and inviting, the 2011 possesses notable concentration and depth, with round yet powerful tannins and a surprising level of freshness for the year. A host of black cherry, graphite, smoke, plum and lavender notes accompany the powerful finish. It will be quite some time before the 2011 is ready to drink, but there is plenty to look forward to. Estimated Arrival to United Kingdom: 5-7 weeks	Tuscany	6x75cl	1	95+ (VN) Read Review/Description	Inc. VAT: £427.67
Castello dei Rampolla Sammarco 2012 (6x75cl) Inc. VAT: £356.87
2012	Castello dei Rampolla Sammarco 2012 (6x75cl) James Suckling (94) Very perfumed with black currant and cassis bush character. Medium to full body, fine and chewy tannins and a long and flavorful finish. Still a little tight but fun to taste now. Better in 2018. Estimated Arrival to United Kingdom: 5-7 weeks	Tuscany	6x75cl	4	94 (JS) Read Review/Description	Inc. VAT: £356.87
Castello dei Rampolla Sammarco 2013 (6x75cl) Inc. VAT: £484.07
2013	Castello dei Rampolla Sammarco 2013 (6x75cl) Vinous (98) The 2013 Sammarco is a stunning wine. Super-expressive aromatics make a strong opening statement in a wine endowed with myriad dimensions of nuance and complexity. The 2013 is deep and fleshy, with generous fruit, beautifully integrated tannins and exceptional finesse. Readers should not plan on opening a bottle of this any time soon, though, as it seems likely to age at a glacial pace. 1 In Stock - Immediate Delivery	Tuscany	6x75cl	1	98 (VN) Read Review/Description	Inc. VAT: £484.07
Castello dei Rampolla Sammarco 2014 (6x75cl) Inc. VAT: £250.06
2014	Castello dei Rampolla Sammarco 2014 (6x75cl) Wine Advocate (94) The 2014 Sammarco was bottled in August and will be released in January 2019. The blend is 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot and 5% Sangiovese. At this young stage, the wine already offers an impressive array of complex aromas with dark berry, spice and grilled herb neatly overlapping. Those tones are delivered with perfume-like grace and intensity. This vintage is streamlined and compact in terms of mouthfeel, and those youthful tannins remind us that this wine will award the best results to those who have the patience to wait. Estimated Arrival to United Kingdom: 5-6 months	Tuscany	6x75cl	1	94 (WA) Read Review/Description	Inc. VAT: £250.06
Castello dei Rampolla Sammarco 2015 (12x75cl) Inc. VAT: £707.74
2015	Castello dei Rampolla Sammarco 2015 (12x75cl) James Suckling (98) I love the meatiness to this wine, but also the purity of fruit; think charcuterie, prosciutto, bay leaf, capsicum, blueberries, blackcurrants and crushed stones. You just can’t get over the way this manages to deliver a powerful, muscular package with stunning finesse and poise. The tapestry of intricate texture and detail is wrought in a flashy but sincere and heartwarming style. The balance takes your breath away. Best ever from here. Impossible to resist now, but better from 2025. Estimated Arrival to United Kingdom: 5-7 weeks	Tuscany	12x75cl	10	98 (JS) Read Review/Description	Inc. VAT: £707.74
Castello dei Rampolla Sammarco 2015 (1x150cl) Inc. VAT: £158.95
2015	Castello dei Rampolla Sammarco 2015 (1x150cl) James Suckling (98) I love the meatiness to this wine, but also the purity of fruit; think charcuterie, prosciutto, bay leaf, capsicum, blueberries, blackcurrants and crushed stones. You just can’t get over the way this manages to deliver a powerful, muscular package with stunning finesse and poise. The tapestry of intricate texture and detail is wrought in a flashy but sincere and heartwarming style. The balance takes your breath away. Best ever from here. Impossible to resist now, but better from 2025. Estimated Arrival to United Kingdom: 5-7 weeks	Tuscany	1x150cl	10	98 (JS) Read Review/Description	Inc. VAT: £158.95
Castello dei Rampolla Sammarco 2015 (6x75cl) Inc. VAT: £394.07
2015	Castello dei Rampolla Sammarco 2015 (6x75cl) James Suckling (98) I love the meatiness to this wine, but also the purity of fruit; think charcuterie, prosciutto, bay leaf, capsicum, blueberries, blackcurrants and crushed stones. You just can’t get over the way this manages to deliver a powerful, muscular package with stunning finesse and poise. The tapestry of intricate texture and detail is wrought in a flashy but sincere and heartwarming style. The balance takes your breath away. Best ever from here. Impossible to resist now, but better from 2025. 2 In Stock - Immediate Delivery	Tuscany	6x75cl	2	98 (JS) Read Review/Description	Inc. VAT: £394.07
Castello dei Rampolla Sammarco 2016 (6x75cl) Inc. VAT: £428.87
2016	Castello dei Rampolla Sammarco 2016 (6x75cl) Vinous (98) The 2016 Sammarco is a dense, flamboyant wine. Inky red fruit, spice, cedar, tobacco, menthol and licorice are some of the notes that build in a statuesque Sammarco that dazzles from start to finish. A wine of stunning textural richness and intensity, Sammarco is translucent, sculpted and full of character. All the elements are so well balanced. Rose petal, cedar, tobacco and mint linger on the eternal finish. The 2016 is a magical wine that can be, surprisingly, enjoyed now or cellared for a number of years. Time in the glass just brings out its energy and vertical drive. Sammarco is quite possibly the single greatest value in high-end Italian wine. Don't miss it. 1 In Stock - Immediate Delivery	Tuscany	6x75cl	1	98 (VN) Read Review/Description	Inc. VAT: £428.87
Castello dei Rampolla Sammarco 2017 (6x75cl) Inc. VAT: £304.07
2017	Castello dei Rampolla Sammarco 2017 (6x75cl) James Suckling (98) Such beautiful balance and refinement to this legendary red with cherries, chocolate, walnuts, hazelnuts and autumn leaves. It’s medium to full-bodied with wonderful, creamy tannins and a persistent and complete finish. Better than the exquisite 2015? A blend of cabernet sauvignon, sangiovese and merlot. Needs three to four years to show all it has. Definitely one for the cellar. 1 In Stock - Immediate Delivery	Tuscany	6x75cl	1	98 (JS) Read Review/Description	Inc. VAT: £304.07
Rampolla Chianti Classico 2019 (6x75cl) Inc. VAT: £211.67
2019	Rampolla Chianti Classico 2019 (6x75cl) Vinous (93) The 2019 Chianti Classico is an explosion of aromas and flavors. Freshly cut, flowers and red/purplish fruit abound. A classic example of the year, Rampolla's Chianti Classico is flat-out gorgeous and one of the best recent editions I can remember tasting. The 2019 is a blend of Sangiovese (aged in cask) plus dollops of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon (done in French oak). Estimated Arrival to United Kingdom: 3-4 months	Tuscany	6x75cl	2	93 (VN) Read Review/Description	Inc. VAT: £211.67

Year	Wine	Region	Format	Qty	Score	Price
Castello dei Rampolla d'Alceo 1998 (6x75cl) In Bond: £799.00
1998	Castello dei Rampolla d'Alceo 1998 (6x75cl) Vinous (93) Rampolla's 1998 Vigna d'Alceo is a sexy wine that brings together the dark blue/blackish fruit of the 1996 with the more open, resonant personality of the 1997. All the elements take shape beautifully in the glass in a wine that is peaking today, but also has the depth of fruit to last for another ten years, perhaps longer. The very early faint signs of tertiary complexity are beginning to take shape in the glass. Given its slender personality, my sense is that the 1998 won't last forever, but it is a very pretty wine to enjoy today. Estimated Arrival to United Kingdom: 5-7 weeks	Tuscany	6x75cl	2	93 (VN) Read Review/Description	In Bond: £799.00
Castello dei Rampolla d'Alceo 2003 (6x75cl) In Bond: £508.00
2003	Castello dei Rampolla d'Alceo 2003 (6x75cl) Vinous (96) One of the unquestioned highlights in this tasting, the 2003 d'Alceo is simply stunning. The personality of this 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 first tasted it. Estimated Arrival to United Kingdom: 5-7 weeks	Tuscany	6x75cl	1	96 (VN) Read Review/Description	In Bond: £508.00
Castello dei Rampolla d'Alceo 2008 (6x75cl) In Bond: £532.00
2008	Castello dei Rampolla d'Alceo 2008 (6x75cl) Vinous (96+) Exotic, racy notes abound in the 2008 d'Alceo. Dark red and black fruit, jasmine, smoke and sweet spices are some of the many notes that meld together as the 2008 opens up. Dark and intense to the core, the 2008 boasts tremendous richness and volume, all in a style that is quite sumptuous and is quite suggestive of a late harvest. The 2008 has begun to open up over the last year or so. Today it is super sexy and hugely appealing. Estimated Arrival to United Kingdom: 5-7 weeks	Tuscany	6x75cl	1	96+ (VN) Read Review/Description	In Bond: £532.00
Castello dei Rampolla d'Alceo 2009 (1x150cl) In Bond: £224.00
2009	Castello dei Rampolla d'Alceo 2009 (1x150cl) Vinous (96+) The 2009 d'Alceo 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 d'Alceo 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 d'Alceo that should offer a wide drinking window starting in a few years. It certainly looks like Rampolla nailed the vintage. Estimated Arrival to United Kingdom: 5-7 weeks	Tuscany	1x150cl	1	96+ (VN) Read Review/Description	In Bond: £224.00
Castello dei Rampolla d'Alceo 2009 (6x75cl) In Bond: £489.00
2009	Castello dei Rampolla d'Alceo 2009 (6x75cl) Vinous (96+) The 2009 d'Alceo 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 d'Alceo 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 d'Alceo that should offer a wide drinking window starting in a few years. It certainly looks like Rampolla nailed the vintage. Estimated Arrival to United Kingdom: 5-7 weeks	Tuscany	6x75cl	1	96+ (VN) Read Review/Description	In Bond: £489.00
Castello dei Rampolla d'Alceo 2011 (6x75cl) In Bond: £459.00
2011	Castello dei Rampolla d'Alceo 2011 (6x75cl) Vinous (97) The 2011 d'Alceo is fascinating to taste next to the Sammarco, as it is much more open-knit, silky and expressive. Cherry jam, pomegranate, spice and new leather flesh out in the glass. The integration of fruit, tannin and acidity is further along than in the Sammarco. The 2011 d'Alceo should open up pretty early, which should be welcome news to readers cellaring some of the more tannic vintages. I expect the 2011 will provide readers with a long drinking window of pure pleasure. Estimated Arrival to United Kingdom: 5-7 weeks	Tuscany	6x75cl	3	97 (VN) Read Review/Description	In Bond: £459.00
Castello dei Rampolla d'Alceo 2012 (6x75cl) In Bond: £501.00
2012	Castello dei Rampolla d'Alceo 2012 (6x75cl) Wine Spectator (97) A focused, balanced style, evoking pure cherry, raspberry, mineral and floral aromas and flavors, this is elegant and fluid yet dense and well-structured, ending with lively acidity and dusty tannins. The finish goes on and on. Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot. Drink now through 2025. Estimated Arrival to United Kingdom: 5-7 weeks	Tuscany	6x75cl	10	97 (WS) Read Review/Description	In Bond: £501.00
Castello dei Rampolla d'Alceo 2013 (1x150cl) In Bond: £374.00
2013	Castello dei Rampolla d'Alceo 2013 (1x150cl) Vinous (100) Readers should do whatever they can to get their hands on a few bottles of the 2013 d'Alceo. Seamless and voluptuous in the glass, it is an epic wine that embodies all the qualities that make these terraced vineyards in Panzano so special. Blackberry jam, crème de cassis, plum, licorice and spice meld together in the glass, but it is the wine's textural intensity that elevates it into the realm of the profound. The 2013 has been nothing short of moving on the two occasions I tasted it recently. Estimated Arrival to United Kingdom: 5-7 weeks	Tuscany	1x150cl	1	100 (VN) Read Review/Description	In Bond: £374.00
Castello dei Rampolla d'Alceo 2013 (6x75cl) In Bond: £700.00
2013	Castello dei Rampolla d'Alceo 2013 (6x75cl) Vinous (100) Readers should do whatever they can to get their hands on a few bottles of the 2013 d'Alceo. Seamless and voluptuous in the glass, it is an epic wine that embodies all the qualities that make these terraced vineyards in Panzano so special. Blackberry jam, crème de cassis, plum, licorice and spice meld together in the glass, but it is the wine's textural intensity that elevates it into the realm of the profound. The 2013 has been nothing short of moving on the two occasions I tasted it recently. Not SIB, Folded label 1 In Stock - Immediate Delivery	Tuscany	6x75cl	1	100 (VN) Read Review/Description	In Bond: £700.00
Castello dei Rampolla d'Alceo 2014 (6x75cl) In Bond: £465.00
2014	Castello dei Rampolla d'Alceo 2014 (6x75cl) Vinous (95) The 2014 d'Alceo is more in line with previous years than Sammarco. Deep, unctuous and super-powerful, the 2014 exudes richness and textural intensity from the very first taste. Readers will have to give the 2014 at least a few years in bottle to help some of the baby fat meld away. Inky blue/purplish berry fruit, sage, mint and lavender are some of the many notes that start to emerge as the wine sits in the glass. This is a terrific effort for the vintage. Estimated Arrival to United Kingdom: 5-7 weeks	Tuscany	6x75cl	10	95 (VN) Read Review/Description	In Bond: £465.00
Castello dei Rampolla d'Alceo 2015 (6x75cl) In Bond: £495.00
2015	Castello dei Rampolla d'Alceo 2015 (6x75cl) Vinous (97) Dark, powerful and explosive, D'Alceo is one of the epic wines of 2015. Crème de cassis, plum, graphite, sage, lavender, and menthol rush out of the glass in a deep, beautifully resonant wine loaded with class. A wine with striking inner sweetness, depth and structure, the 2015 will thrill readers lucky enough to own it for a number of years to come. The 2015 was fermented in cement and then spent 14 months in oak. It is rich, sumptuous and simply irresistible. Estimated Arrival to United Kingdom: 5-7 weeks	Tuscany	6x75cl	5	97 (VN) Read Review/Description	In Bond: £495.00
Castello dei Rampolla d'Alceo 2016 (6x75cl) In Bond: £495.00
2016	Castello dei Rampolla d'Alceo 2016 (6x75cl) Wine Spectator (97) This elegant red features cherry and black currant flavors interwoven with its silky texture. Tobacco and spice accents add complexity as this unfurls to a lingering aftertaste of fruit, mineral and savory elements. Firmly built and still young. Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot. Drink now through 2035. 925 cases made, 150 cases imported. Estimated Arrival to United Kingdom: 5-7 weeks	Tuscany	6x75cl	8	97 (WS) Read Review/Description	In Bond: £495.00
Castello dei Rampolla d'Alceo 2017 (6x75cl) In Bond: £606.00
2017	Castello dei Rampolla d'Alceo 2017 (6x75cl) Vinous (100) The 2017 D'Alceo possesses mind-blowing intensity and pedigree to burn. Rich, ample and explosive, the 2017 is magnificently impressive right out of the gate. Lavender, rose petal, spice, kirsch, mint and violet lead into a core of inky dark blue/purplish berry fruit. Soft contours and suave, silky tannins give the 2017 so much immediacy, but there is plenty of cellaring potential too. In a word: epic. Estimated Arrival to United Kingdom: 5-7 weeks	Tuscany	6x75cl	2	100 (VN) Read Review/Description	In Bond: £606.00
Castello dei Rampolla Sammarco 1988 (7x75cl) Inc. VAT: £979.20
1988	Castello dei Rampolla Sammarco 1988 (7x75cl) Vinous (95) The 1988 Sammarco is fantastic. Sweet, perfumed and highly expressive, with a lot of Sangiovese character coming through. Tobacco, iron, herbs, smoke, dried cherries and menthol form a super-appealing bouquet. The tannins are silky, while the lively acidity ensures well-stored bottles will drink well for another handful of years. What a gorgeous wine this is. As per photos Estimated Arrival to United Kingdom: 5-7 weeks	Tuscany	7x75cl	1	95 (VN) Read Review/Description	Inc. VAT: £979.20
Castello dei Rampolla Sammarco 2003 (6x75cl) In Bond: £416.00
2003	Castello dei Rampolla Sammarco 2003 (6x75cl) Vinous (93+) Deep and inky to the core, the 2003 Sammarco tastes like it was made yesterday. The fruit is dark, deep and massively constituted, yet there are no unusually hard edges or dry tannins whatsoever. The 2003 is dark and opulent, yet also impeccable in its balance, especially for a scorching hot year. This is the first vintage that includes Merlot. Estimated Arrival to United Kingdom: 5-7 weeks	Tuscany	6x75cl	3	93+ (VN) Read Review/Description	In Bond: £416.00
Castello dei Rampolla Sammarco 2005 (6x75cl) In Bond: £404.00
2005	Castello dei Rampolla Sammarco 2005 (6x75cl) Vinous (94) The 2005 Sammarco is soft, silky and impeccable balanced. Still fresh and beautifully delineated, the 2005 possesses striking harmony in a mid-weight expression of this site. Sweet plum, violet, herbs, mint and sage notes add nuance on the finely-knit finish. There are no hard edges or angular contours here, just spike of acidity on the close that serves as a reminder of the cool, rainy conditions.” Estimated Arrival to United Kingdom: 5-7 weeks	Tuscany	6x75cl	1	94 (VN) Read Review/Description	In Bond: £404.00
Castello dei Rampolla Sammarco 2011 (1x150cl) In Bond: £139.00
2011	Castello dei Rampolla Sammarco 2011 (1x150cl) Vinous (95+) The 2011 Sammarco is so youthful it almost tastes like a barrel sample! Dark, rich and inviting, the 2011 possesses notable concentration and depth, with round yet powerful tannins and a surprising level of freshness for the year. A host of black cherry, graphite, smoke, plum and lavender notes accompany the powerful finish. It will be quite some time before the 2011 is ready to drink, but there is plenty to look forward to. Estimated Arrival to United Kingdom: 5-7 weeks	Tuscany	1x150cl	5	95+ (VN) Read Review/Description	In Bond: £139.00
Castello dei Rampolla Sammarco 2011 (6x75cl) In Bond: £343.00
2011	Castello dei Rampolla Sammarco 2011 (6x75cl) Vinous (95+) The 2011 Sammarco is so youthful it almost tastes like a barrel sample! Dark, rich and inviting, the 2011 possesses notable concentration and depth, with round yet powerful tannins and a surprising level of freshness for the year. A host of black cherry, graphite, smoke, plum and lavender notes accompany the powerful finish. It will be quite some time before the 2011 is ready to drink, but there is plenty to look forward to. Estimated Arrival to United Kingdom: 5-7 weeks	Tuscany	6x75cl	1	95+ (VN) Read Review/Description	In Bond: £343.00
Castello dei Rampolla Sammarco 2012 (6x75cl) In Bond: £284.00
2012	Castello dei Rampolla Sammarco 2012 (6x75cl) James Suckling (94) Very perfumed with black currant and cassis bush character. Medium to full body, fine and chewy tannins and a long and flavorful finish. Still a little tight but fun to taste now. Better in 2018. Estimated Arrival to United Kingdom: 5-7 weeks	Tuscany	6x75cl	4	94 (JS) Read Review/Description	In Bond: £284.00
Castello dei Rampolla Sammarco 2013 (6x75cl) In Bond: £390.00
2013	Castello dei Rampolla Sammarco 2013 (6x75cl) Vinous (98) The 2013 Sammarco is a stunning wine. Super-expressive aromatics make a strong opening statement in a wine endowed with myriad dimensions of nuance and complexity. The 2013 is deep and fleshy, with generous fruit, beautifully integrated tannins and exceptional finesse. Readers should not plan on opening a bottle of this any time soon, though, as it seems likely to age at a glacial pace. 1 In Stock - Immediate Delivery	Tuscany	6x75cl	1	98 (VN) Read Review/Description	In Bond: £390.00
Castello dei Rampolla Sammarco 2014 (6x75cl) In Bond: £194.99
2014	Castello dei Rampolla Sammarco 2014 (6x75cl) Wine Advocate (94) The 2014 Sammarco was bottled in August and will be released in January 2019. The blend is 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot and 5% Sangiovese. At this young stage, the wine already offers an impressive array of complex aromas with dark berry, spice and grilled herb neatly overlapping. Those tones are delivered with perfume-like grace and intensity. This vintage is streamlined and compact in terms of mouthfeel, and those youthful tannins remind us that this wine will award the best results to those who have the patience to wait. Estimated Arrival to United Kingdom: 5-6 months	Tuscany	6x75cl	1	94 (WA) Read Review/Description	In Bond: £194.99
Castello dei Rampolla Sammarco 2015 (12x75cl) In Bond: £563.00
2015	Castello dei Rampolla Sammarco 2015 (12x75cl) James Suckling (98) I love the meatiness to this wine, but also the purity of fruit; think charcuterie, prosciutto, bay leaf, capsicum, blueberries, blackcurrants and crushed stones. You just can’t get over the way this manages to deliver a powerful, muscular package with stunning finesse and poise. The tapestry of intricate texture and detail is wrought in a flashy but sincere and heartwarming style. The balance takes your breath away. Best ever from here. Impossible to resist now, but better from 2025. Estimated Arrival to United Kingdom: 5-7 weeks	Tuscany	12x75cl	10	98 (JS) Read Review/Description	In Bond: £563.00
Castello dei Rampolla Sammarco 2015 (1x150cl) In Bond: £128.00
2015	Castello dei Rampolla Sammarco 2015 (1x150cl) James Suckling (98) I love the meatiness to this wine, but also the purity of fruit; think charcuterie, prosciutto, bay leaf, capsicum, blueberries, blackcurrants and crushed stones. You just can’t get over the way this manages to deliver a powerful, muscular package with stunning finesse and poise. The tapestry of intricate texture and detail is wrought in a flashy but sincere and heartwarming style. The balance takes your breath away. Best ever from here. Impossible to resist now, but better from 2025. Estimated Arrival to United Kingdom: 5-7 weeks	Tuscany	1x150cl	10	98 (JS) Read Review/Description	In Bond: £128.00
Castello dei Rampolla Sammarco 2015 (6x75cl) In Bond: £315.00
2015	Castello dei Rampolla Sammarco 2015 (6x75cl) James Suckling (98) I love the meatiness to this wine, but also the purity of fruit; think charcuterie, prosciutto, bay leaf, capsicum, blueberries, blackcurrants and crushed stones. You just can’t get over the way this manages to deliver a powerful, muscular package with stunning finesse and poise. The tapestry of intricate texture and detail is wrought in a flashy but sincere and heartwarming style. The balance takes your breath away. Best ever from here. Impossible to resist now, but better from 2025. 2 In Stock - Immediate Delivery	Tuscany	6x75cl	2	98 (JS) Read Review/Description	In Bond: £315.00
Castello dei Rampolla Sammarco 2016 (6x75cl) In Bond: £344.00
2016	Castello dei Rampolla Sammarco 2016 (6x75cl) Vinous (98) The 2016 Sammarco is a dense, flamboyant wine. Inky red fruit, spice, cedar, tobacco, menthol and licorice are some of the notes that build in a statuesque Sammarco that dazzles from start to finish. A wine of stunning textural richness and intensity, Sammarco is translucent, sculpted and full of character. All the elements are so well balanced. Rose petal, cedar, tobacco and mint linger on the eternal finish. The 2016 is a magical wine that can be, surprisingly, enjoyed now or cellared for a number of years. Time in the glass just brings out its energy and vertical drive. Sammarco is quite possibly the single greatest value in high-end Italian wine. Don't miss it. 1 In Stock - Immediate Delivery	Tuscany	6x75cl	1	98 (VN) Read Review/Description	In Bond: £344.00
Castello dei Rampolla Sammarco 2017 (6x75cl) In Bond: £240.00
2017	Castello dei Rampolla Sammarco 2017 (6x75cl) James Suckling (98) Such beautiful balance and refinement to this legendary red with cherries, chocolate, walnuts, hazelnuts and autumn leaves. It’s medium to full-bodied with wonderful, creamy tannins and a persistent and complete finish. Better than the exquisite 2015? A blend of cabernet sauvignon, sangiovese and merlot. Needs three to four years to show all it has. Definitely one for the cellar. 1 In Stock - Immediate Delivery	Tuscany	6x75cl	1	98 (JS) Read Review/Description	In Bond: £240.00
Rampolla Chianti Classico 2019 (6x75cl) In Bond: £163.00
2019	Rampolla Chianti Classico 2019 (6x75cl) Vinous (93) The 2019 Chianti Classico is an explosion of aromas and flavors. Freshly cut, flowers and red/purplish fruit abound. A classic example of the year, Rampolla's Chianti Classico is flat-out gorgeous and one of the best recent editions I can remember tasting. The 2019 is a blend of Sangiovese (aged in cask) plus dollops of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon (done in French oak). Estimated Arrival to United Kingdom: 3-4 months	Tuscany	6x75cl	2	93 (VN) Read Review/Description	In Bond: £163.00

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