Caiarossa "Aria di Caiarossa" 2015
Blend of Cabernet Sauvignon / Merlot / Syrah (Shiraz) / Cabernet FrancRich, elegant, umami. Cedar wood, nettle, dried violets.
Tasting Notes
On the glass this Tuscan Blend is deep ruby with purple hues.
On the nose Aria di Caiarossa 2015 comes across straight away mature and sapid with an attractive, elegant bouquet. Leather, cedar wood, dried violets, graphite, nettle…
The mouthfeel is gently grippy, with a pleasant well integrated acidity. The palate is classy with notes of dried violets and dark chocolate. slightly bitter on the finish, which is long.
Beautiful bottle, umami and rich especially considering the price point!
My score / points
Estate
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Caiarossa |
Label
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Aria di Caiarossa |
Style
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Red & Still |
Country
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Italy |
Region
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Tuscany, Pisa |
Grapes
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Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah (Shiraz), Cabernet Franc |
Vintage
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2015 |
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Points
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Caiarossa
Caiarossa is wine producer in the Pisa province of Tuscany. The grapes enjoy the beautiful Mediterranean weather, cooled by the sea breeze of the Tyrrhenian sea.
They focus on usage of varietals which are non traditional for the Tuscan region; using the classical Bordeaux blend such as other super Tuscan wine producers, but blending in other grapes such as Alicante and Syrah.
There estate has been certified organic and they follow biodynamic principles.
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Red-wine variety of grape
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Grapevine that yields black grapes used for wine
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