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Lupicaia 2016
First produced in 1993, Lupicaia is the flagship wine of the estate. Lupicaia, meaning "area of the wolves" in Latin, is considered one of the best wines in Italy. The two red lines below Lupicaia refer to the red iron soils of its vineyard. A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (planted on sandy and chalky soils that give it structure and...
75 cl
CHF109.00
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Powerful red
Country
Italy
Region
Tuscany
Producer
Castello del Terriccio
Appellation
Toscana IGT
Grape
Cabernet sauvignonPetit verdot
Wine Name
Castello del Terriccio Lupicaia 2016
James Suckling Points
95
Parker Points
95
Color
Intense red.
Nose
Open, complex with aromas of red fruits and spices.
Mouth
The aromatic bouquet explodes on the palate, the texture is round and silky, balanced. A wine ready to face the years.
Winemaking
Fermentation and maceration for 20 days, aged for 22 months in new barrels.
Aging potential
15 to 20 years
Alcohol level
14.5%
Meals
Grilled prime rib, simmered candied peppers, aged pecorino.
Discover the Legacy of Castello Del Terriccio A Rich Historical Background Located in the Tuscan wine region south of Livorno, the history of Castello Del Terriccio takes us back to the Middle Ages when the castle existed and was ...
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Tuscany
Tuscany has a long and rich history of wine-growing. The Etruscans took the cultivation of vines to unprecedented levels of perfection that was warmly appreciated by the Romans and, later on, the nobility in Florence, for which quality ...
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