Tassinaia is a red produced by Castello del Terriccio in Toscana, Tuscany, Italy. Made from Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Cellarion's sommeliers have reviewed the drink window of 1 vintage; members see when it is ready. Track this wine and manage your cellar with Cellarion — the free, open-source wine app at cellarion.app.
Type: Red
Appellation: Toscana
Region: Tuscany
Country: Italy
Grapes: Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Tasting profile
Structure: full-bodied, high tannin, medium acidity, dry
Tassinaia is Castello del Terriccio's second red, a Bordeaux-leaning Toscana IGT from the coastal hills above Castellina Marittima; Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon lead, with Sangiovese in some vintages. Blackcurrant, black cherry and plum with Mediterranean herbs, tobacco and cedar from barrique, a full body and firm, ripe tannins. It develops well for a decade or more.
Serving: Serve at 16–18 °C.
When to drink
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Where it comes from
Tuscany, Italy
Tuscany (Toscana) is one of Italy's most iconic wine regions, set in the rolling hills of the country's centre and inseparable from the Sangiovese grape.
Sangiovese
Sangiovese is a red grape and the signature variety of Tuscany, the heart of Italy's most famous reds.
Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon is a red grape born in Bordeaux from a natural crossing of Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc, and it has become the most planted premium red variety on the planet, the backbone of countless…
Merlot
Merlot is a red grape from Bordeaux, one of the world's most planted varieties, valued for its softness, generosity and its role as a blending partner to Cabernet Sauvignon.
More wines
From Castello del Terriccio
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- Bolgheri Superiore — Grattamacco, Bolgheri Superiore
- Brolio Chianti Classico Riserva — Barone Ricasoli, Chianti Classico
Frequently asked questions
Where is Tassinaia from?
Tassinaia is produced by Castello del Terriccio in Toscana, Tuscany, Italy.
What grapes are in Tassinaia?
Tassinaia is a blend of Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.