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2018 TERRICCIO Castello del Terriccio, Lea & Sandeman

TERRICCIO

2018 Castello del Terriccio

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Grapes Syrah, Petit Verdot
Colour Red
Origin Italy, Tuscany
District Bolgheri
ABV 14.5%

Quite a dense core of blackberry and plum fruit, spice, dark chocolate, damson and mulberry. Good succulent fruit weight, quite bold and mouthfilling, a touch of fleshiness and sweetness, with chocolate and spice on the finish. L&S (Sept 2024)

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Showing three tiny roses on the front label copied from the family crest, Castello del Terriccio's namesake 2018 Castello del Terriccio is Syrah and Petit Verdot (with some complementary grapes) that was first produced in 2000. Eighteen year later, this vintage feels very complete and has copious dark fruit, spice and bitter chocolate. The robust flavor profile is upheld by integrated tannins and lively freshness. To close, there are highlights of Mediterranean herbs that recall rosemary and lavender, perfumed but not too green. The winery team is satisfied with this vintage because the growing season was cooler (compared to 2017) with more rain and a warm summer. The vineyards are not irrigated and rainwater penetrated deep underground to the roots. Drinking range: 2024 - 2035 Rating: 94 Monica Larner, The Wine Advocate (www.robertparker.com) (Mar 2024)

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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