A charming nature chianti, evolved, black fruits ( plum, black cherry, prune). Medium+body, Beautifully smooth in the mouth. Chocolate, vanilla, toasted mêlâtes notes with oaky -type, smoked breeding notes, carried by a flint-type mineral weft. Rare price/pleasure ratio.
Un charmant chianti nature évolué, fruits noirs (cerise noire, pruneau). Corps moyen+, belle souplesse en bouche. Notes torréfiées chocolat, vanille fondues aux notes d’élevage typées chênes, fumées, portées par une trame minérale typée silex. Rapport prix/plaisir rare. — 3 years ago
Excited to drink this little gem tonight! — 5 years ago
Caiarossa – “Pergolaia” Red blend– 2020
IGT Toscana – Riparbella, Alta Maremma – Italy 🇮🇹
Overview
A biodynamically farmed Super Tuscan red built around Sangiovese as the core, blended with Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Cabernet Sauvignon. Pergolaia is Caiarossa’s most approachable expression, combining Mediterranean warmth with coastal freshness.
Aromas & Flavors
Red cherries, dried cranberry, tobacco leaf, and baking spices with hints of plum, cedar, and faint herbal tones. A mix of earthy Tuscan soul and dark-fruit Bordeaux flair.
Mouthfeel
Medium-bodied, supple, and structured with polished tannins and lively acidity. Balanced, savory, and elegant rather than opulent. The finish is clean with a gentle mineral echo.
Food Pairings
Pasta al ragù, roasted chicken, mushroom risotto, aged pecorino, or grilled sausages with herbs.
Verdict
A smart, quietly refined Tuscan blend, accessible yet serious, with the coastal lift that makes Caiarossa wines so compelling. A great value when you want nuance, not weight.
Did You Know?
Caiarossa farms according to Demeter-certified biodynamic principles, and their vineyards sit on a mix of clay, silt, and volcanic rock, a key reason for the signature mineral tension in their wines. — 4 months ago
Fun skin contact wine that paired nicely with cheese, salad, and light pasta — 6 years ago
Mineral driven, stones and metal, complimented by orchard fruit. — a year ago
Fantastic bottle of wine we stumbled upon in Györ, Hungary. Light bodied, some acid, pairs beautifully with Hungarian goulash. — a year ago
2012, released 2018 — 5 years ago
Organic
Biodynamic
Touch sweet
— 6 years ago
Anthony De Blasi
Hungarian Merlot, Cab Sauv and Kekfrankos blend. A real powerhouse with quite some tannins. Good wine, but I hope more improvement with further cellaring — 3 months ago