Winery Castello dei Rampolla

The estate’s vineyards are in the Conca d’Oro, at Santa Lucia in Faulle, and have been owned by the Napoli Rampolla family since 1739. The estate’s modern winemaking history began in the mid-1960s with Alceo di Napoli Rampolla; the first bottles bearing the Castello dei Rampolla name date to 1975. Over the years the estate introduced Cabernet Sauvignon to the area, established high-density plantings and began conversion to biodynamic farming in the 1990s, followed by experiments with amphorae, cocciopesto and other terracotta vessels for vinification.

Strong focus on soil care and biodynamic viticulture: the vineyard is managed by leaving vegetation and encouraging biodiversity, with reduced chemical interventions and practices designed to respect natural rhythms. In the winery, experiments are carried out with terracotta fermentations and with wines made without added sulfites for some labels.

Conca d’Oro, Panzano in Chianti. Area characterized by favorable exposures and diurnal temperature variations conducive to grape ripening.

Numerous high scores from specialist publications for wines such as D’Alceo, Liù and others in the range.