COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2011
GRAPE
Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot
PRODUCER
Castello del Terriccio
REGION
Toscana
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Lupicaia is the flagship wine of Castello del Terriccio, a historic 1,500-hectare agricultural estate in Tuscany's Upper Maremma. The estate's modern winemaking legacy was shaped by the late Dr. Gian Annibale Rossi di Medelana, who inherited the property in 1975. Inspired by the success of coastal Tuscan Bordeaux blends, he set out to craft world-class wines from the estate's unique, mineral-rich soils. Today, his nephew Vittorio Piozzo di Rosignano Rossi di Medelana continues this legacy. The vineyards are uniquely bordered by dense eucalyptus groves, creating a distinct microclimate that influences the wine's character.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€130
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Lupicaia is named after a local stream where wild wolves historically gathered to drink.
Fact 02
The label's red lines represent the iron-rich clay soils, reflecting the region's mining heritage.
Fact 03
During vineyard preparation, workers unearthed an ancient bronze relic of an Etruscan sun, now the winery's logo.
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The 2011 Lupicaia is a blend of 90% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Petit Verdot, marking the second vintage where Merlot was completely excluded from the blend. Grapes were hand-harvested in mid-September and underwent rigorous double-sorting in both the vineyard and cellar. The berries were gently de-stemmed and pressed to keep the skins intact. Fermentation and maceration took place in open-cap stainless steel vats at controlled temperatures for approximately 20 days, utilizing daily délestages for optimal extraction. The varieties were aged separately for 22 months in 100% new French oak tonneaux from Allier and Tronçais, followed by blending and extensive bottle refinement.
