CAIAROSSA 2016 Tenuta Caiarossa

97 puncte James Suckling, 96 puncte Robert Parker 

Povestea Caiarossa a inceput in 1998. De atunci, crama si producerea vinurilor imbina principiile agriculturii organice cu cele geo-dinamice, vinurile fiind depozitate in pivnite a caror constructie respecta regulile Feng Shui. Recomandarea de astazi, Caiarossa 2016, este un supertoscan realizat din Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Sangiovese, Syrah si Alicante. Rosu-purpuriu inchis, notele olfactive ale vinului amintesc de mure, prune, cirese negre, menta si condimente. Pe palat, vinul se dezvaluie bine structurat, cu o aciditate revigoranta si taninuri fini, arome de cirese negre, mure, condimente, toast si lemn dulce. Va recomandam degustarea acestui vin la 16-18 grade Celsius, alaturi de preparate din porc, vita sau branzeturi.

• Very complex aromas of crushed berries, yet the fresh herbs, dried berries, sandalwood and Spanish cedar add complexity and brightness. Full-bodied with tannins that melt into the wine. Savory. Cabernet franc, merlot, syrah, cabernet sauvignon and petit verdot with a touch of alicante and sangiovese. Better after 2021.

• The 2016 Caiarossa will be released in September. 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.