Castello del Terriccio, Tassinaia Vintage:2015 Dark red cherries

Dark red cherries

Pedesclaux seems to have arrived at its unique personality in this great vintage

Still young

heady finish

There is excellent intensity and plenty of minerality to the relatively precise though caressing flavors that possess good richness and volume that continues onto the energetic

Castello del Terriccio, Tassinaia Vintage:2015 Dark red cherriesThe 2015 Tassinaia is a blend of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, now with an element of Syrah. The wine is fermented partly in steel and partly in oak and brings a breeze of spice from the get go. This second level red from Castello del Terriccio offers plenty of rich, exuberant and succulent fruit. I imagine it will open nicely over the next few years. Tassinaia is a selection of fruit from different vineyard parcels.