Castello del Terriccio

Lupicaia Toscana Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot

9.416 ratings
9.43 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
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
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
Igor Beron

Cab. Dark sweet choco, mocha, menthol. Totally bordeaux. High, very high in acid. 13.5. Graphite. Super long. Fancy stuff perhaps but no soul.

Cab. Dark sweet choco, mocha, menthol. Totally bordeaux. High, very high in acid. 13.5. Graphite. Super long. Fancy stuff perhaps but no soul.

Jan 7th, 2018
Hermes Cuello

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Apr 7th, 2018
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Feb 28th, 2020
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May 18th, 2018
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Jul 8th, 2016
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Jan 31st, 2016