Castello del Terriccio 'Tassinaia' Toscana IGT 2010 MAGNUM 1500ml OWC

Castello del Terriccio "Tassinaia" Toscana IGT 2010

Winery: Castello del Terriccio (Suvereto, Maremma Toscana)
Vintage: 2010
Grape varieties:

• Approx. 70% Cabernet Sauvignon

• Approx. 20% Merlot

• Approx. 10% Petit Verdot/Syrah (depending on the vintage)
  Ageing: 18-24 months in French barriques (70% new), a further 12 months in the bottle before sale.
  Alcohol content: 14-14.5%

Sensory evaluation (as of 2023/2024)

1. Colour:
   Deep garnet red with already developed, delicate brick tones on the rim - typical of mature Cabernet.

2. Nose:
   Complex and multi-layered. Dominantly ripe black fruit (plum, black cherry), combined with fine wood notes (cedar, vanilla), leather, tobacco and a mineral spiciness. Slight hints of liquorice and dry herbs (rosemary, sage).

3. Palate:
   Powerful but elegantly structured. The tannins are silky smooth after 13+ years, but still carry a lively acidity. Flavours of preserved blackberry, black tea, dark chocolate and truffles. Long, harmonious finish with smoky minerality.

4. Overall impression:
   The wine shows balanced maturity and is in the optimum drinking window (2023-2028). It combines Mediterranean richness with classic elegance.

Vintage rating 2010 in Tuscany

• An outstanding vintage! Ideal conditions: Long, warm summer with cool nights, later rains brought balance.

• Wines with a high concentration of ripeness, good acidity structure and excellent ageing potential.

Price & storage recommendation

• Price range: €60-€80 (depending on source).

• Storage: At 12-14°C, lying flat and dark.

• Decanting: Recommended (30-60 minutes before serving).

Drinking recommendation & pairing

• Ideal serving temperature: 16-18°C.

• Suitable dishes: Roast game (venison, wild boar), slow-cooked lamb, pecorino cheese (matured), truffle risotto.

• Also suitable on its own as a meditation drop.

Rating & Conclusion

The Tassinaia 2010 is an example of successful Tuscan winemaking: powerful, but never overloaded, with a maturity that perfectly combines terroir and vintage. A wine that emphasises the renaissance of the Maremma as a premium wine-growing region. Accessible for connoisseurs, but still with room for further bottle ageing.

💡 Tip: If you own a bottle, open it soon - the peak is now!