Ellen Clifford

9.0

Lively, alive even. Prickly red fruit and herbs say hi on the nose. Elevated acid and pleasantly sandpapery tannins create a tense but energetic body that grips yet glides. More red plums and raspberries take a back seat to herbal concoctions and purple flowers. The finish goes on and on, leaning more into fruit and florals. Simply a stunner, my gosh. — a month ago

Ellen Clifford

9.0

Sappy, herbal and red fruit-forward on the nose, opening into some florals and dust. The palate is similar to the nose and even slightly spicy, like a nice pizza sauce garnished with lilacs. — 5 months ago

Jakub Kalinowski

9.0

A nice CS/Sangiovese blend from around Pisa.
Very interesting how this evolves in the glass with the character of the two grapes coming out to shine and fading - sometimes this is very much reminiscent of a northern Medoc with gravelly black currants, a few minutes later the hallmark tomato leaf + some rusticity of Sangiovese emerges.
On the palate this is quite firm with a proper tannic frame filled with black cherry & black currant and juicy acidity.
Good depth & length and surprisingly youthful. — 2 years ago

Ellen Clifford

9.1

Sparkly geode vibes, mineral and purple plums and spice on the nose, textured with ample dried and ripe red berries on the body. The tannins are elevated but sandy and friendly, a wine that, along with salinity and tempting herbal notes, makes it a food wine if ever there was one. — 2 months ago

Ellen Clifford

8.9

70% Sangiovese, 30% Colorino, and 100% crushable. The nose has some anise-y notes and herbs, leading to a juicy but saline body. Freshness galore, sip and slosh. — a month ago

Jakub Kalinowski

9.2

O wow. This is something!
A Merlot/ Cab Franc blend from halfway between Pisa and Piombino.
Vinified in cement & clay, aged in wood., biodynamic.
Very, very Bordeaux’esque. Very St. Emilion.
Black currants, plums, black currant leaf & a touch of dark cherries. Sweet & plush yet savoury. With a touch of allspice, black pepper, bay leaf, a hint of roast. Fresh, juicy.
Amazing precision on the palate, plush yet juicy, rich yet vibrant. I love the super fine, polished tannins. And the balamce between black currant freshness and savoury, spicy, earthy character.
Complex yet so lovely & drinkable.
Unexpectedly, this is brilliant stuff! — 10 months ago

Ellen Clifford

9.1

Gorgeous red fruit and roses, violet, and the slightest hint of balsamic. Light on the palate with sandy medium-plus tannins, you get the florals, then acidic lemon and tomato paste (high quality) kick through, finishing with (again) a touch of balsamic. It has the heart of a dancer with the mind of a long-distance runner. — a month ago

Ellen Clifford

9.1

Potent nose of earth, cedar and prunes, spice and salt. — a month ago

Ellen Clifford

9.4

All spice, brown sugar and orange zest. WOW, wow, wow, wow, I tasted this whilst in the province of Pisa. It marries caramel with pumpkin spice but like, not something that would ever be labeled as pumpkin spice. We were all mad about it. When we told the winemaker he was a genius, he lifted his palms and bowed his head in silence as if to humbly say, “I know.” — 21 days ago

Edo Wachters

9.3

Caiarossa is located in Riparbella, mid-Tuscany, Province of Pisa. The closeness to the sea has given this mix of Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Sangiovese and Alicante freshness, delicacy and elegance. Dark fruit flavoured, but not over the top. Excellent wine! — 3 years ago