2020 Caiarossa

This Caiarossa Super Tuscan belongs to the top of the Tuscan wines and is consistently rated very highly by the renowned wine critics. Caiarossa is a blend of a number of different grape varieties and is a blend of Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Sangiovese, Syrah and Alicante, with the saturated and dark fruit aromas of the Cabernet grapes in pole position. The bouquet presents a beautiful first wave of dark fruit that pushes the boundaries of ripeness, but remains safely within the realm of elegance. The aromas are balanced and concentrated with blackberry, cassis and light accents of salt or rusty mineral. The wine is not too constructed or big in the mouth, but rather shows a delicate level of elegance. In short, a wine with a perfect balance and an excellent quality with always high scores for this Super Tuscan. The 2020 vintage was the warmest year they had seen in Caiarossa since 1800. Overall, the 2020 vintage allowed the grapes to ripen slowly, reaching both phenolic and sugar maturity at the same time. The weather conditions were excellent! Time was taken to select and harvest each grape from each plot in the most harmonious balance between freshness and ripeness. All varieties were vinified separately in cement or wooden tanks, with slow fermentation and soft extractions. Once malolactic fermentation takes place, the final blend is determined and the Caiarossa is mixed. For the 2020, it is a blend of 28% Cabernet Franc, 23% Syeah, 18% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Merlot, 13% Sangiovese, 4% Petit Verdot and 1% Grenache. The wine is then aged for 14 months in barriques, 30% of which are new oak. After maturation, the wine rests for two months in concrete tanks before being bottled and is aged in the bottle for a further year, after which it is distributed worldwide via the Place du Bordeaux. FACT: In the Tab: Attachment you will find all kinds of information about the winery and the wine including the official factsheet of the Caiarossa. The wine is in our conditioned Wine Warehouse and if you come to pick up the wine you will often also receive a nice discount. You will see your discount immediately when you choose 'Pick up' on the checkout page. We are located in Dordrecht almost next to the A16 with plenty of parking. Click here for our address. KEY FACTS • Belongs to the Albada Jelgersma family, owner of Château Giscours • A blend of 7 different grape varieties to express a strong identity • Biodynamic practices since 2001, cellars built according to Feng Shui principles • One of the few vineyards located in the Val di Cecina, near the medieval hamlet of Riparbella, and a stone's throw from Bolgheri • 1st vintage sold via "La Place" was 2013 • "Super Tuscan" rising star • Benefits of Excellent Press Reviews • Has acquired a real international reputation over the years