Caiarossa is a Super Tuscan with roots in Bordeaux and the Netherlands. The late Eric Albada Jelgersma (the well-known owner of the much-loved Château Giscours in Margaux) bought the Caiarossa Estate in 2004 and his team led by Alexander van Beek has been building the top quality estate ever since.
The estate is located in the beautiful Val di Cecina surrounded by vineyards. Due to the high location, the grapes can ripen quietly. The vineyards are biodynamically managed and the wine cellar is furnished according to the principles of Feng Shui. By using gravity, it is possible to work without pumps, so that less oxygen gets to the wine.
“This is an intense, full-bodied yet very well-balanced and polished red with velvety, firm and caring tannins. Ripe black plums, blueberries, chocolate, mocha, sweet spice and dried lavender. Some oyster shells, too. Layered and full of character. Creamy at the end from the polished tannins. 26% syrah, 24% cabernet franc, 23% merlot, 14% cabernet sauvignon, 7% petit verdot, 4% sangiovese and 2% grenache. From biodynamically grown grapes. Drink from 2026.” – James Suckling 96/100
Super Tuscans of this class often go for (more than) double the hand, so this is really a great wine with a Dutch link. Very nice and tasty to enjoy for years to come!
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