Caiarossa - Toscana 2021

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Caiarossa may not be as famous as their Coastal Tuscan neighbors Sassicaia and Ornellaia but their wines are sensational. This wine is a blend of Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Sangiovese, Petit Verdot and Alicante that comes from vineyards that are farther inland and upland. Purchased in 2004 by Eric Albada Jelgersma, a Dutch entrepreneur and Bordeaux winery estate owner (Chateau Giscours, Margaux),

2021 was a demanding but ultimately rewarding vintage in much of Tuscany, with a warm March encouraging an early budbreak. The summer was hot and dry, with some welcome rain arriving in early September. Warm and sunny days returned for harvest. This is a wine with great potential but at this stage it is still quite closed. ‘We do very little racking to avoid oxygen during ageing,’ states general manager Jérôme Poisson. With time in the glass, fleshy black and blue fruit aromas and flavours emerge, along with hints of Mediterranean scrub. Velvety tannins keep a tight grip, while the fruit sapidity is underlined by a lovely vein of salinity and a ferrous twist. Long and poised, some savoury, earthy elements make themselves known on the finish.

"Dense and concentrated, this red is packed with black currant, blackberry and plum fruit, while iron, wild herb and oak spice notes add detail. Assertive tannins and vibrant acidity provide support, bringing a sense of equilibrium overall. There's fine depth to the dark fruit flavors, plus a terrific aftertaste that really persists. Shows power and grace."-Bruce Sanderson

 

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Producer	Caiarossa
Country	Italy
Region	Tuscany
Varietal	Proprietary Red Blend
Vintage	2021
Sku	22485
Size	750ml