Older Merlot vines were replanted three years ago

(100% whole clusters)

Fleshy but focused on the palate

mineral-accented aromas of ripe black and blue fruits

What struck me most

Rampolla, Alceo Vintage:2017 Older Merlot vines were replantedAt twelve years of age, the 2001 Vigna d'Alceo remains a behemoth. Even with all of its power, the 2001 is also incredibly elegant, refined and polished. The flavors and textures still haven't fully filled out, as is the case with the vintages of the 1990s, so readers will have to be patient. Still, all of the elements are in place for the 2001 to be an even more spectacular wine than it already it is in another few years. The 2001 isn't quite as