2017 Caiarossa

The Caiarossa 2017 is a full-bodied wine from Italy. On the nose, it reveals captivating aromas of ripe blackberry, smoked bacon, and cracked pepper. The palate is intense and well-structured with a silky texture. On the palate, it has bold flavours of blackberry, mulberry, and cassis, which are balanced with hints of spice and dried herbs. The finish is long and persistent with subtle notes of smoky oak. The wine has a deep ruby colour with purple hues. This delightful wine is sure to delight all lovers of Italian wines.

ORGANIC CERTIFIED (Ecocert & Demeter) Caiarossa is a patchwork oh hills, soils, terroirs and varieties. The first vineyards, that strech over 16 hectares were planted in 1998 after a careful analysis of te soil. The result of the many driling tests revealed the heterogenous nature of the land, mainly clay with limestone at lower altitudes (150-200 meters)  and sedimentary rocks mixed with iron-rich sand at higher elevations. 27 different terroirs were identified, and each one of these was allocated to the variety that could interpret it at best. Another 15 hectares of vineyards divided into 20 percels were planted between 2012 and 2013 a few kilometers from the winery, in an area characterized by a soli rich with clay and southern sun exposure. The result is a mosaic of 31 hectares divided in 47 parcels and 10 different varieties.  Cabernet Franc, planted over more than 7 hectares of land, plays the leading role. Then, ther are Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot,  Syrah, Sangiovese, petit Verdot and Alicante for red grapes. A sunny vintage This was one of the hottest years ever. Winter recorded temperature over 3-4 degrees higher than usual and rains under the average. Because of these particular conditions, vines budded 2 weeks in advance. Temperatures above average continued throughout the month of March when a unusual sharp blow of cold happened at the end of April. Thanks to the mitigating effects of the sea, temperatures remained above zero along the coast, preventing damages to the young buds. In May was hot and dry as usual and flowering happened under good conditions. Summer was really hot and we recorded no rains during these 3 months. This very warm climate was however balanced by quite cool nights and this has sped up the maturation of the grapes, making this harvest one of the most precocious ever, with the first Merlot harvested on August the 17th and the last grapes brought in to the cellar on September the 20th.