Castello Del Terriccio Lupicaia 2010 schiavenza From their vineyards in Hawke’s

From their vineyards in Hawke’s Bay and Marlborough

subtle hints of espresso and cocoa nib underpin notes of spice and toast

these vines are thriving

The winemaking is kept rather simple to express the cool climate and granitic soil origins of the Montrachet clone

Castello Del Terriccio Lupicaia 2010 schiavenza From their vineyards in Hawke’sThe 2010 vintage is considered deep, structured, and highly concentrated, showing intense aromas of black cherry, plum, blackberry, cedar, sage, and balsamic notes, along with hints of dark chocolate and spice from long French oak aging. On the palate, it is full bodied and refined, with rich dark fruit, earthy and herbal complexity, and a strong but polished tannic structure balanced by freshness, leading to a long, elegant, and persistent finish.