Caiarossa 2019

This red is smooth, yet with no shortage of structure, setting up the flavors of plum, blackberry, black pepper and toasty oak. Well-balanced, with a persistent aftertaste of fruit and spices. Syrah, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Sangiovese and Grenache. Better than previously reviewed. Best from 2025 through 2036. 4,741 cases made, 3,000 cases imported.

Flagship Caiarossa is a blend of no less than seven varieties grown on the estate: Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Sangiovese, Petit Verdot and Alicante. Each variety is vinified separately in concrete and large barrels, then aged in tonneaux and barrels for 11 to 20 months before blending, and a further six months in concrete before bottling. The result in 2019 is a concentrated, intense red that's fresh and salty, rich yet vertical and light on its feet. Sapid red, black and blue fruits sit on a stony mid-palate and hang on through the vibrant finish. Lovely.

This is an intense, full-bodied yet very well-balanced and polished red with velvety, firm and caressing tannins. Ripe black plums, blueberries, chocolate, mocha, sweet spice and dried lavender. Some oyster shells, too. Layered and full of character. Creamy at the end from the polished tannins. 26% syrah, 24% cabernet franc, 23% merlot, 14% cabernet sauvignon, 7% petit verdot, 4% sangiovese and 2% grenache. From biodynamically grown grapes. Drink from 2026.

The Caiarossa 2019 Caiarossa is a complex blend featuring Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Sangiovese, Syrah and Alicante from vineyard sites across this beautiful property in the high hills off the Tuscan coast. This organic and biodynamic wine is full and generous on the palate, yet it never feels heavy or over-extracted. The wine is balanced and fresh, with thick layers of dark fruit, crushed stone, tobacco and exotic spice.