Castello del Terriccio, Lupicaia other_regions grapefruit and some florality

grapefruit and some florality

vibrant acidity and some overall austerity

The searing tannin and backward expression are reminiscent of a Serralunga Barolo

Terrific and worth a special search to find though be aware that this youthfully austere effort will required extended cellaring

Castello del Terriccio, Lupicaia other_regions grapefruit and some floralityThe balsamic notes are really starting to open up here in the 2009 Lupicaia. This wine has begun to come of age. This was a slightly cooler growing season, and this wine shows little of the ripe, fruit forwardness that marked many of the following vintages. There is a velvety side to this Lupicaia, with more textural looseness and openness in general.