Lupicaia 2001 Castello del Terriccio

* Last 2001 bottle left in stock

Lupicaia is a great Italian red wine produced by Castello del Terriccio in Castellina Marittima, in the province of Pisa and obtained purely from Cabernet Sauvignon grapes, with the addition of Merlot and Petit Verdot for a total of 15%. The grapes face south and come from calcareous, sandy clay soil, with a massive presence of rocky skeleton, they are harvested manually with rigorous selection of the bunch. Traditional vinification with individual aging in Allier oak barrels for 22 months, then they are reassembled in the bottle where they rest for a year before being put on the market. Lupicaia is a soft and full-bodied red wine, with silky tannins and a very long finish. The nose is complex with evolved floral and fruity hints, woody and toasted hints of spices and aromatic herbs. We see it well with roast game

Lupicaia Toscana IGT

️ Castellina Marittima, Italy

Terriccio Castle

Cabernet Sauvignon 85%, Merlot 10%, Petit Verdot 5%

2001

️  14%

Red wine

The grapes come from calcareous, clayey and sandy soils with southern exposure and are harvested manually. The vinification is traditional and individual in Allier oak for 22 months, then the wine is reassembled in the bottle where it rests before being put on the market

Very evolved floral and berry scents, powerful salty notes and wild herbs, dark spices and minerals

Full and powerful, fresh and soft, savory and full-bodied, the finish is long and persistent

Serving temperature 16°-20°

Roasted venison

It takes its name from the local stream of the same name, and approximately 30,000 specimens are produced per year

Castellina Marittima, Pisa

In this hilly area wine has been produced since the time of the Etruscans and therefore for over 3000 years, but it is the Doglia Castle, known as the Terriccio Castle, which is the true icon and dates back to medieval times. From its hills it was possible to spot the Saracens and run for cover.