A few days ago, we blended Caiarossa Bianco 2021, combining its two varieties, Chardonnay and Viognier. Once harvested, the two varieties followed two different paths: - The Chardonnay was vinified directly in barriques, in which it also continued its ageing. - The Viognier, on the other hand, was vinified partly…
Caiarossa is deeply rooted within the Riparbella territory and strongly believes in its mission to become a new wine production leader from the Tuscan Coast. . Over recent years, by increasing investment and developing and carrying out new projects in the territory, we have strengthened this bond with Riparbella. We…
The winter of 2016 was one of the warmest recorded in Tuscany since 1900. Together with quite an important quantity of rain – over twice as much as normal just in January – the warmth created the conditions for an early bud break in mid-March, more than one week earlier…
This 2015 vintage was one of many contrasts! The alternative periods of drought and intense rains we experienced, asked our self to adapt to those changing conditions all the way to finish with what was an outstanding vintage. Bud break occurred earlier than usually thanks to an exceptionally warm month…
What a challenging vintage 2014! The season showed a running start that made everything anticipated and asked the highest reactivity in the vineyard. An accurate canopy management was the key element to set up the best conditions to handle one of the most complicated summer over the last 20 years.…
After a cold and rainy winter, 2013 vintage was characterized by a wet spring which led to pressure from fungal diseases, particularly at the blossom period. Lower-than-average temperatures in August further slowed the already delayed growth of our vines. Those challenging conditions made biodynamic preparations such as 501 (photosynthesis enhancer)…
In 2011 vintage, the winter was marked by frequent rain and it wasn’t too cold. The high amount of clay in our soils coupled with the inter row ploughing have favored the accumulation of water in the subsoil, a decisive factor during the dry summer season. The hot spring has…
2010 Vintage witnessed a very rainy winter with cool temperature around the months of March and April which have been at the origin of a late bud burst. May have seen lots of rain too and this was at the origin of the low yield of this vintage : the…
