The Expression of Tuscany’s Terroir in a Great Red Wine Blend: Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Sangiovese, Alicante. Vintage: 2017 – A solar vintage, 2017 was one of the hottest in recent years, with an early bud break. The summer of 2017 was particularly hot and dry. This very warm climate was nonetheless balanced by significant temperature differences between day and night, which accelerated berry ripening. As a result, the 2017 harvest was the earliest ever at Caiarossa, beginning on 17 August with Merlot and concluding on 20 September with the last berries. In short, 2017 beautifully reveals the sun-drenched expression of Tuscany. Tasting Notes: In a superb solar vintage, IGT Toscana Rosso Caiarossa 2017 expresses the full identity of the estate and the seven grape varieties that make up its blend. A truly great Tuscan red wine. The Estate: Caiarossa is located near the small medieval village of Riparbella, on the western coast facing the sea in Tuscany. The estate stands out for producing high-quality Italian wines crafted with the utmost respect for the environment and according to biodynamic principles. Since 2004, Caiarossa has been owned by Eric Albada Jelgersma, also the owner of Châteaux du Tertre and Giscours in Bordeaux. The Vineyard: This Tuscan estate oversees 16 hectares of vines that slope gently down toward the sea. Vinification and Ageing Parcel-based vinification is carried out to preserve the expression of each terroir and each grape variety. Fermentation takes place in concrete and wooden vats, with slow fermentations and gentle extractions. Once malolactic fermentation is complete, the wines are transferred into barrels of different sizes and ages, depending on their own characteristics. Ageing lasts from 12 to 20 months, depending on the grape varieties and the vintage.