2005 Castello del Terriccio Lupicaia
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Meaty and rich and very dense. Exciting and nervy yet concentrated and polished – still quite youthful. Rich and dense. Vibrant. Youthful. Pretty firm tannins. (JR)
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Jancis Robinson MW
Jancis Robinson MW
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The 2005 Lupicaia is sleek and elegant in this vintage. The year was a touch cooler and rainier than normal and like so many wines in this harvest, the 2005 Lupicaia remains rather lithe. This is a Lupicaia built on a fragrant, mineral-driven core of fruit. The finish is long, polished and utterly impeccable. The wine's freshness should allow it to age gracefully for many years to come. This is a beautiful effort from Castello del Terriccio.
The 2005 Lupicaia reveals notable purity in its dark fruit, herbs, minerals and spices. The wine remains light on its feet and supremely elegant. Ideally the 2005 Lupicaia should be cellared for a few years to allow for its full range of aromas and flavors to develop. Still, it is a graceful, elegant effort in every way. Lupicaia is Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot that spent 16-18 months in French oak.