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Rosso Toscana IGT Lupicaia - Castello Del Terriccio 1998
Castello Del TerriccioCabernet Sauvignon 85%, Merlot 10%, Petit Verdot 5% Rosso Toscana IGT 75 cl 1998
CHF 301.96−15%(CHF 402.61/ℓ)
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Technical information
- Producer
- Castello Del Terriccio
- Name
- Rosso Toscana IGT
- Variety
- Cabernet Sauvignon 85%, Merlot 10%, Petit Verdot 5%
- Vintage
- 1998
- Gradation
- 14.5%
- Format
- 75 cl
- Aromatic profile
- Red fruits, spices, balsamic notes
- Vinification method
- Steel fermentation, prolonged maceration
- Aging
- 12-18 months
- Type of cask
- French oak barrique
- Color
- Intense ruby red
- Serving temperature
- 18-20°C
- Recommended consumption
- Within 10 years
- Pairing
- Red meats, game, aged cheeses
- Region
- Tuscany
- Country
- Italy
- Production area
- Tuscany
- Type
- Red wine
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The Rosso Toscana IGT Lupicaia of Castello Del Terriccio is born in one of the most suitable areas of Tuscany, a territory that fully expresses the class and elegance of its red wines. This wine stands out for its composition based on Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon, grape varieties that harmoniously merge enhancing the structure and complexity of the product.
Aged in small French oak barrels, Lupicaia develops an intense aromatic richness, with hints of ripe forest fruits, sweet spices and an elegant balsamic background. On the palate it emerges powerful but balanced, with soft tannins and a long and pleasant taste persistence.
Perfectly paired with red meats, braised dishes and aged cheeses, this red represents a fine example of how the Tuscan terroir can express itself through a refined blend attentive to quality, ideal for those looking for a wine with character and depth.
Aged in small French oak barrels, Lupicaia develops an intense aromatic richness, with hints of ripe forest fruits, sweet spices and an elegant balsamic background. On the palate it emerges powerful but balanced, with soft tannins and a long and pleasant taste persistence.
Perfectly paired with red meats, braised dishes and aged cheeses, this red represents a fine example of how the Tuscan terroir can express itself through a refined blend attentive to quality, ideal for those looking for a wine with character and depth.
The winery
Castello del Terriccio
ToscanaItalia
Winery in the Tuscan Maremma, known for Super Tuscan–style wines such as Lupicaia and for the production of red and white wines and olive oil.
- Grape varieties
- Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, Petit Verdot
- Estate covering approximately 1,500 hectares, with 65 hectares dedicated to vineyards and 40 to olive groves.
- Vineyards facing the sea in the Maremma, on calcareous-sandy soils.
- Flagship: Lupicaia (first vintage 1993), the estate's iconic wine.
- Declared annual production: approximately 200,000–250,000 bottles.
- On-site restaurant and tour/tasting activities at the estate
The story
The site preserves traces of viticulture dating back to Etruscan times; its name derives from the ruins of a medieval castle on the estate's highest hill. In the 20th century the property was converted into a large agricultural estate and, from the 1970s/1980s onward, under the guidance of Gian Annibale Rossi di Medelana the estate specialized in producing high-quality wines, gaining international renown. Current management has passed to the next generation, who continue the agricultural and winemaking activities while maintaining the estate's historical ties.
Production philosophy
An approach focused on integrating with the environment: protecting biodiversity, choosing international varieties suited to the territory, controlled yield reduction to concentrate the quality of the grapes, and winemaking that respects the fruit’s characteristics with selected aging in wood and stainless steel.
Terroir and vineyards
The estate stretches along the coastal strip of the Maremma near Bolgheri (province of Pisa), on calcareous-sandy, stony soils and under the strong influence of sea breezes; the landscape alternates between vineyards, Mediterranean scrub, woodland and olive groves overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Awards and recognition
The estate and its wines have received national and international recognition; in particular, Lupicaia has been repeatedly awarded (including Tre Bicchieri for many vintages).
