Caiarossa 2016
- $95.00
Type: Red Wine
Vintage: 2016
Grape Varietal: 42% Cabernet Franc, 25% Merlot, 15.5% Syrah, 6% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Petit Verdot, 4.5% Sangiovese, 1% Alicante
Country: Italy
Appellation / Region: Tuscany
Alcohol Content: 14%
Food Pairing: Beef, Lamb, Veal, Poultry, Cured Meat
Bottle Size: 750ml
Maturity: 2020 - 2040
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Critic Score
James Suckling - 97
Wine Advocate - 96
Wine Spectator - 93
Jancis Robinson - 17.5
Vivino - 4.3
Tasting Notes
This wine is a blend of seven grapes--42% Cabernet Franc, 25% Merlot, 15.5% Syrah, 6% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Petit Verdot, 4.5% Sangiovese and 1% Alicante. This vintage sees a slightly higher percentage of Cabernet Franc than usual, but I am told that the 2018 edition will see more Syrah instead. The bouquet presents a beautiful first wave of dark fruit that pushes the limits of ripeness but remains safely within the realm of elegance. The aromas are balanced and focused with blackberry, cassis, and light touches of salty or rusty mineral. The wine is not too constructed or big in the mouth, rather is shows a delicate level of elegances that absolutely seals the deal. Some 57,000 bottles were made.