Caiarossa - Toscana Rosso 2023

Jane Anson - Inside Bordeaux

Jeb Dunnuck

The 2023 Caiarossa, the estate’s flagship wine, is a blend of 34% Cabernet Franc, 20% Syrah, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Petit Verdot, 9% Merlot, 8% Sangiovese, and a splash of Grenache. Full-bodied, it carries a sense of finesse with a weightless feel. The nose delivers notes of plum, dark stones, black pepper, sweet Mediterranean herbs, and lavender, with a cooler, forest-toned profile. On the palate, it has a velvety, coating texture with good definition and balance, offering richness without heaviness. Drink 2027-2047.
Located north of Bolgheri in Riparbella within the Val di Cecina, Caiarossa is overseen by Jérôme Poisson, also of Château Giscours, the estate’s sister property in Margaux, alongside vineyard manager Francesco Villa. The estate comprises 40 hectares of vines planted on hillside slopes overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea. Farmed biodynamically and certified by Demeter, the focus here is on detailed parcel work and blending. The wines for this report were tasted at the estate.

James Suckling

Flavors and aromas of liquorice, blackberry and tar. Very complex and pretty. Chewy and full, with a long finish. The first vintage under the ownership of Eric Albada Jelgersma. Merlot, Cabernet and Sangiovese, with Petit Verdot, Alicante, Syrah and Mourvedre.