Castello del Terriccio

Lupicaia Toscana Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot

9.398 ratings
9.319 pro ratings
Tuscany, Italy
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Salami & Prosciutto, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Herbs, Chicken, Pungent Cheese, Turkey, Soft Cheese, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Duck
Top Notes For
Stefan Dolhain

2016 vintage. Mainly Cabernet Sauvignon from the Maremma. While it is a nice well-made, even complex wine, it doesn't touch me. This will impress many people, but it lacks soul to me, especially at this +100 euros price point.

2016 vintage. Mainly Cabernet Sauvignon from the Maremma. While it is a nice well-made, even complex wine, it doesn't touch me. This will impress many people, but it lacks soul to me, especially at this +100 euros price point.

Nov 24th, 2021
James Forsyth

Mid weight, expressive with comforting notes of plum, cherry and leather. Sustains nicely with considerable grip.

Mid weight, expressive with comforting notes of plum, cherry and leather. Sustains nicely with considerable grip.

Jul 8th, 2020
Kevin Sidders

President VinConnect

9.4

375ml. This is drinking beautifully. Dark ruby. Big, rich, and complex, but very well-balanced. Some secondary flavors emerging Love this — so much to enjoy...

375ml. This is drinking beautifully. Dark ruby. Big, rich, and complex, but very well-balanced. Some secondary flavors emerging Love this — so much to enjoy...

1 person found it helpfulOct 17th, 2017
Jay Kline

Popped and poured. Consumed over 3 days. Beautiful aromas of cassis, tobacco and some damp earth. Deep garnet in the glass showing some extremely fine sediment; so fine you can't notice on the palate. Day 1, the fruit is showing quite fresh with tobacco and sous bois peeking through; everything seems to be very well balanced. Really, this is quite quaff-able at the moment but it was late so we pushed the cork back in the neck and left it for another day. Coming back to this on Day 3 and the Lupicaia is still delivering. Dark fruits are still fresh however, secondary notes of leather, espresso and cocoa have taken a more prominent role. Delicious and clearly has the legs to cellar for years to come. Would pair well with food but drank just fine on its own. Drink now or Hold.

Popped and poured. Consumed over 3 days. Beautiful aromas of cassis, tobacco and some damp earth. Deep garnet in the glass showing some extremely fine sediment; so fine you can't notice on the palate. Day 1, the fruit is showing quite fresh with tobacco and sous bois peeking through; everything seems to be very well balanced. Really, this is quite quaff-able at the moment but it was late so we pushed the cork back in the neck and left it for another day. Coming back to this on Day 3 and the Lupicaia is still delivering. Dark fruits are still fresh however, secondary notes of leather, espresso and cocoa have taken a more prominent role. Delicious and clearly has the legs to cellar for years to come. Would pair well with food but drank just fine on its own. Drink now or Hold.

Apr 27th, 2017
Christopher Stadler

Super smokey with dark fruit. Very terroir driven. Tannins have relaxed and it's drinking wonderfully.

Super smokey with dark fruit. Very terroir driven. Tannins have relaxed and it's drinking wonderfully.

Oct 14th, 2015
Jason Alexander

General Manager Meteor Vineyard

8.8

Haven't tasted in years. Youthful. #ledeobtn #pnv15

Haven't tasted in years. Youthful. #ledeobtn #pnv15

Feb 20th, 2015
Michael Larner

Very structured and bold wine. Has an overwhelming almost charred aromas, embers, roasted peppers and meats, sautéed wild sage, and balsamic reduction bouquet. Great flavor and long finish. A nice wine to hold.

Very structured and bold wine. Has an overwhelming almost charred aromas, embers, roasted peppers and meats, sautéed wild sage, and balsamic reduction bouquet. Great flavor and long finish. A nice wine to hold.

Dec 25th, 2014
Dominik Breer

A gift. Tuscany at it's best

A gift. Tuscany at it's best

Jun 23rd, 2014
Jade Hallett

Nice raisin and strewed red fruit aroma and lovely dark ruby, starting to turn brick in colour

Nice raisin and strewed red fruit aroma and lovely dark ruby, starting to turn brick in colour

Oct 8th, 2013
Christophe Dujardin

Exceptionnel

Exceptionnel

Sep 16th, 2022