Castello Del Terriccio Lupicaia 2012 g-d-vajra wafts of violets and blackberry

wafts of violets and blackberry entwine with cassis and raspberry in the mouth

with a dash of sars greet you confidently on the palate

citrus and honeysuckle

planted in 1985 in the Premier Cru village of Dizy (Vallée de la Marne)

aromatic herbs and white pepper as well as balsamic and mineral hints follow and intertwine giving a long progression in the glass

Castello Del Terriccio Lupicaia 2012 g-d-vajra wafts of violets and blackberryGrapes are hand harvested, gently de stemmed, and carefully pressed to preserve the skins. Alcoholic fermentation occurs in open cap stainless steel tanks with maceration for 20 days, followed by daily draining to extract the aromatic bouquet and achieve balanced tannins for long aging potential. The wine is aged in French oak barrels for 22 months, followed by one year in the bottle before release. The Lupicaia IGT Castello del Terriccio opens with a