Sipping Fine Wine

9.2

A blend of 70% Sangiovese and 30% Merlot and Cabernet Franc, deep Ruby with aromas of red fruits, floral, herbs and smoky oak. On the palate flavors of ripe blackberry, cherry and plum flavors with dried herb notes, cacao, tobacco and toasty notes. Fine ripe sweet tannins, long finish ending with fruit and an earthy smoky herb mineral spice character. Nice! — a month ago

Byron C Mayes

9.0

Dark ruby with dark purple red core. Black cherry Kuchen and terra cotta dominate the nose and medium palate. Juicy medium plus acidity. Fine, medium plus tannins bat cleanup. What's not to love about Caiarossa's entry-level red? Everything you want in a Toscana at this price point. Great with food (I'm having penne with sausage… you can try a southwestern steak with a baked potato), and a tasty autumn sipper all with enough "stuff" to lay down for a short while. Drink now through 2030. Preferably now. — 2 years ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.5

A 7 grape blend: 42% Cab Franc, 25% Merlot, 15.5% Syrah, 6% Cab Sauv, 6% Petit Verdot, 4.5% Sangiovese & 1% Alicante. Deep Ruby with aromas of ripe dark fruits, cedar and spice. On the palate flavors of blueberry and blackberry with herb and woodsy notes. Fine soft tannins, long finish ending with fruit and mineral character. Very nice! — a month ago

Byron C Mayes

9.0

Dark red purple. Inviting nose and medium full palate of black cherry, baked plum, and charred blueberry. Dusty ashy tannins support from entry as does the medium acidity. Fleshes out substantially after just a short time in the glass, but the fruit stays dark adding some juicy red apple and with a hint of ash. Finish is moderately long and continues the palate. The Aria is Caiarossa's entry into the premium level more than the top of the entry, and needs premium level cuisine to shine. Steaks and up. Drink now through 2030. — 6 months ago

Byron C Mayes

9.1

Star bright yellow gold. Inviting nose of chalky lemon rind. Medium palate confirms the nose adding lime (the fruit), lime (the mineral), and green apple. Firm acidity from entry to the moderate finish which adds cilantro and cucumber that takes over the roof of the mouth. Wonderfully complex Super Tuscan white (Viognier and Chardonnay). Mediterranean fare is, of course, a natural -- Bronzino comes racing to mind -- but try with any seafood, lighter poultry, or cream sauce. Drink now through 2027. — 5 months ago

Rob Taylor

9.5

Perfect balance. Slightly spicy & earthy, with subtle fruit. I loved it, Z tolerated :)
Great surprise value at Vendome. BUY BUY 2007!! — 5 years ago

Dario Tolone

9.2

notbetter as the little brother. — 7 years ago