Caiarossa 2010 37.50cl

A full-bodied red with so much ripe berry and plum fruit that it verges on jammy, yet it turns out velvety and delicious. Will improve with age. A blend of cabernet franc, merlot, sangiovese, cabernet sauvignon, petit verdot, syrah, and alicante. Made from biodynamically grown grapes. Drink or hold.

An IGT Toscana blend of Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Syrah and Alicante, the 2010 Caiarossa is a tremendous wine. The bouquet is rich and compelling with deep layers of dark fruit, spice and chocolate. Given the complexity of the blend, it's hard to identify any single variety although the softness of Merlot and the structure of the two Cabernet grapes definitely comes through in the mouth. <br/><br/>Caiarossa offers a full range of fascinating wines from the Pisa area of coastal Tuscany. These wines are always a treat to taste and they remind us of the winemaking potential of this unknown area. <br/>

Black cherry, chocolate and spice flavors herald this plush red. The tannins are well-embedded, though this turns tighter and fresher on the finish. Shows good potential. Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and others. Drink now through 2020. 3,000 cases made. –BS