2005-LUPICAIA-Castello-del-Terriccio

LUPICAIA

2005 Castello del Terriccio

Grapes Cab Sauv, Merlot
Colour Red
Origin Italy, Tuscany
ABV 14%

The 2005 Lupicaia is sleek and elegant in this vintage. The year was a touch cooler and rainier than normal and like so many wines in this harvest, the 2005 Lupicaia remains rather lithe. This is a Lupicaia built on a fragrant, mineral-driven core of fruit. The finish is long, polished and utterly impeccable. The wine's freshness should allow it to age gracefully for many years to come. This is a beautiful effort from Castello del Terriccio. Rating: 93 Antonio Galloni, www.vinous.com (Nov 2013)


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Castello del Terriccio

The Castello del Terriccio is beautifully positioned around twenty-five kilometres north of Bolgheri, with commanding views towards Corsica. The 60 hectares of vines enjoy wonderful exposure, overlooking the sea, benefitting from its brightness and cooling breezes. The vineyards are surrounded by 'maquis' and eucalyptus trees, which as well as protecting them, also contribute to the aromas and scents that so characterise the Terriccio wines.

Planted predominately with Cabernet Sauvignon, Sangiovese, Merlot, Petit Verdot and Syrah, the wines are made by consultant oenologist Carlo Ferrini, who has to date brought thirteen 'Tre Bicchiere' awards to the estate.

These are wines that can be approached almost immediately and yet age so well over a decade and more.

The estate continues in the hands of Vittorio Piozzo di Rosignano Rossi di Medelana who took over after the extraordinarily charming Cav. Gian Annibale Rossi di Medelana Serafini Ferri (or 'Pucci' as he was fondly known) who died at the end of 2019. Vittorio has the same team around him working in the cellars and the vineyards and the estate is going from strength to strength.

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