Castello del Terriccio – Tassinaia IGT
| Producer: |
Castello del Terriccio |
| Wine: |
Tassinaia IGT |
| Grape Variety: |
50% Merlot 50% Cab. Sauvignon |
| Production Zone: |
Castellina Marittima |
| Altitude: |
325 feet above sea level |
| Surface Area/Yield: |
130 acres, 2.4 tons/acre |
| Exposure: |
Southwest |
| Soil: |
Gravel and Sand with Tuff |
| Vinification & Aging: |
The vinification techniques are very straightforward with the sole objective of exalting, at each stage of the winemaking process, the original character of the grapes and the unique nuance each wine receives from the soil. Tassinaia is vinified from only the best of the carefully selected grapes, and aged for 16 months in Tonneaux. |
| Production: |
2500 cases |
| Alcohol: |
14% |
| Description: |
A heady blend of crushed black cherry, blackberry and spice aromas precede plush blackcurrant, dark chocolate and mint-laced fruit with mineral aspect and a sculpting acity. Tannins are big, round and soft before an extremely long finish. |
| Food Pairing: |
Grilled and roasted meats like beef and lamb, firm cheeses |
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