Caiarossa - Toscana IGT 2018

Anthocyanes

93 / 100

par Yohan Castaing le 04/10/2021

Très beau nez éclatant, frais et floral avec une netteté et une pureté remarquable. Bouche juteuse, de beaux tanins, de l'élégance également avec toujours un éclat de fruits noirs. Superbe de gourmandise et de précision.

Le Figaro

94 / 100

le 04/10/2021

À l’origine, il faut imaginer des vignes en pente douce descendant vers la mer, sur le versant ouest de la Toscane. Derrière ce «Super Toscan» à la robe sombre et sanguine, assemblage de syrah, de cabernet franc, de cabernet sauvignon, merlot, petit verdot, sangiovese et alicante, un nez fin et délicat de baies bleutées, du cassis à la mûre en passant par des arômes d'eucalyptus et légèrement vanillés, bordelais à souhait. En bouche, tout n'est que pureté et élégance, avec une texture fluide et aérienne.

Jane Anson

93 / 100

par Jane Anson le 06/09/2021

The personality of this estate has become better established over the past few years, and this is an enjoyable vintage. Complex and juicy, slate minerality, it has a seriously Mediterranean bouquet - meaning underbrush, dried herbs, raspberry puree, saffron, sage, aniseed. Rewards taking your time in the glass, because the flavour strands need a moment to unwind. Certified organic, and the long-term agroforestry project, with trees planted among the vineyards is the traditional way of planting here rather than a new initiative. Tuscan estate located in the Maremma and owned by the Albada family of Château Giscours, Jerome Poisson winemaker. A number of different soils and exposures that adds complexity, as do the seven grape varieties, a mix of Bordeaux and Italy. 30% new oak, then back in concrete tanks for 4 months before release.
"Hold +3 years or carafe 4 hours”

Jamessuckling.com

96 / 100

par James Suckling le 06/08/2021

This is extremely perfumed with violets, sage, lavender, currants and berries. Fresh and vivid. Medium-to full-bodied with super refined tannins and fruit. So subtle and refined. This is really long and gorgeous. Goes on for minutes. A change in style from past vintages and I like it. 30% syrah, 30% cabernet franc, 16% cabernet sauvignon, 12% merlot 7% petit verdot and 5% sangiovese. From organically grown grapes. So hard not to drink now, but better after 2023.

Wine Spectator

95 / 100

par Bruce Sanderson le 23/07/2021

Intense fruit flavors of blackberry, black currant, black cherry and spicy oak are the hallmarks of this red, which is balanced and well-integrated, fresh and long, but just needs two to three years to unwind. Syrah, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Sangiovese and Alicante. Best from 2023 through 2043. 3,400 cases made, 1,100 cases imported. — BS

Wine Advocate

95 / 100

par Monica Larner le 14/01/2021

Tasted as an unfinished sample, the Caiarossa 2018 Caiarossa offers great insight into the forward-looking trajectory and the solid quality record of this gem of an estate on the Tuscan Coast. This is a blend of Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Sangiovese, Syrah and Alicante, with the saturated and dark fruit aromas of the Cabernet grapes in pole position. A deep core of black fruit is backed by exotic spice, tar and sweet licorice at the back. The finest work here is to the tannins, which (like in the preview 2019 sample I also tasted) remain very smooth and taut, giving the wine an elegant but determined backbone.

Jamessuckling.com

94-95 / 100

par James Suckling le 10/09/2019

A round and creamy red with plenty of blueberries and chocolate with hints of hazelnuts. Full body. Flavorful finish. Attractive balance and structure.