Winemaker Notes
The 2010 Caiarossa opens with a rich and compelling bouquet, with deep layers of dark fruit, spice and chocolate. The tannic structure of the blends is round and velvety, emphasizing the delicacy and finesse of the vintage.
Blend: Merlot 26%, Cabernet Franc 23%, Cabernet Sauvignon 19%, Syrah 15%, Sangiovese 12%, Petit Verdot 4%, Alicante 1%
Professional Ratings
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James Suckling
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.
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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
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.
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Wine Enthusiast
A blend of seven grapes (Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Sangiovese, Petit Verdot and Alicante), this elegantly structured wine opens with aromas of toast, coffee, black pepper and dark-skinned fruit. The polished palate offers black cherries, espresso, mocha and oak-driven spice alongside firm but refined tannins.
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Wine Spectator
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.
Legendary in Italy for its Renaissance art and striking landscape, Tuscany is also home to many of the country’s best red wines. Sangiovese reigns supreme here, as either the single varietal, or a dominant player, in almost all of Tuscany’s best.
A remarkable Chianti, named for its region of origin, will have a bright acidity, supple tannins and plenty of cherry fruit character. From the hills and valleys surrounding the medieval village of Montalcino, come the distinguished and age-worthy wines based on Brunello (Sangiovese). Earning global acclaim since the 1970s, the Tuscan Blends are composed solely of international grape varieties or a mix of international and Sangiovese. The wine called Vine Nobile di Montepulciano, composed of Prognolo Gentile (Sangiovese) and is recognized both for finesse and power.