Complex aromas of tobacco, berry and currant, with hints of minerals. Full-bodied, with super-refined tannins and a long, long finish. There is great intensity, superb purity, and a finish that lingers for nearly a minute. Perfect with wild meat, chicken,
 turkey, ham, aged cheese and mushrooms.

There can be few doubts that the 2001 D’Alceo is one of the greatest wines in the distinguished history of the estate, something which becomes immediately evident from the deep ruby color as well as the sweet, focused, and weighty nose with its important notes of ripe berry fruit, sage, rosemary, and classy oak. Rich, dense, deep, and layered, the sensual and potent palate is sheer joy, the maximum in fused power and elegance.-D.T.