2018, Caiarossa, TOSCANA, Italy, organic wineBlend: Cabernet Sauvignon, Mourvedre, Sangiovese, Petit Verdot The personality of this estate has become better established over the past few years, and this is an enjoyable vintage. Complex and juicy, slate minerality, it has a seriously Mediterranean bouquet meaning underbrush, dried herbs, raspberry puree, saffron, sage, aniseed. Rewards taking your time in the glass, because the flavour strands need a moment to unwind. Certified organic, and the

white rose aromatics

the other En Charlemagne

firm and austere if not really rustic finale

16% cabernet sauvignon

floral bouquet of brambly red fruit infused with iris petal

which is broad

very complex and quite compelling

fleshy and charming with both a tense and fresh finish

Broad and concentrated

Lots of energy here with a touch of cinnamon and clove spice on the finish giving detail

The 2019 spent about 14 months in oak

Thought-provoking contrasts