Caiarossa 2016

#73 Wine of the Year (James Suckling’s Top 100 Wines of 2018)

97 Points, James Suckling – 96 Points, Parker’s Wine Advocate

This is a bold and very unique blend: 42% Cabernet Franc, 25% Merlot, 15.5% Syrah, 6% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Petit Verdot, 4.5% Sangiovese, and 1% Alicante. Somehow, even with all this going on, it’s an effortless combination that all works together perfectly. The biodynamic farming and stony terroir add intense minerality and structure to create a wine that stands shoulder to shoulder with the most prestigious names in Tuscany.

Suckling called it “very complex” and “full-bodied with tannins that melt into the wine.” Parker in their own rave review, noted that the “shows a delicate level of elegance that absolutely seals the deal.”