Anyone looking for sustainably produced wines who does not want to forego excellent quality, unique enjoyment and great storage potential is more than in good hands with this Tuscan prime example of biodynamic agriculture.
Biodynamic viticulture has a very long tradition at Caiarossa, which is why chemical additives have been avoided from the very beginning. The name of the farm is derived from the dialect word for "ghiaia rossa" (red gravel) and refers to the soil structure found around the winery. The vineyard area of 31 hectares is planted with ten different grape varieties, including the local Sangiovese as well as Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Syrah and Alicante Bouschet. As in Bordeaux, the vineyards are divided into very small plots and the grapes are vinified separately according to variety and location.
There is no mistaking the French influence at Caiarossa, because compared to other wineries, a very clear principle is followed here: The distinctive wine style of the house finds its focus in an ecological, nature-oriented wine production that combines Italian temperament with French elegance in the glass. The undisputed protagonist of Caiarossa is the eponymous blend of seven to eight different grape varieties, depending on the vintage, which is fermented in traditional cement barrels and delights with deep, dark fruit aromas and perfectly integrated tannins. (...)
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