2009 Caiarossa, Tuscany, Italy

The potential of this Bordeaux-owned estate is gradually being realised by the diligence of winemaker Dominique Genot. This vintage 2009 saw just enough sun and water, favouring in particular the (8%) Alicante grapes that seem to soak up  this part of the Tuscan coastline. Completing what is otherwise a predominantly Bordeaux blend, with 25% Cabernet Franc and 25% Merlot, Cab. Sauvignon, are Syrah and Sangiovese. The result is a thumping wine, thick with fig and date flavours, overly generous and succulent with oaky fruit in abundance.
David Berry Green


I love the immediate impression this wine makes after just one smell. Violets, blackberry, musk spice, I almost don’t know where to begin. 2009 Caiarossa has a hugely perfumed charm with a dash of oak sweetness. Everything is in harmony with a precise balance of tannin, acidity, fresh fruit and potential.
Laura Atkinson, Private Account Manager