Caiarossa Bianco IGT 2012
(Tuscany, Italy)
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Notes from the Winemaker:
This elegant and balanced wine is an expression of both varietal Viognier and Chardonnay cultivated on the most chalky terroir of the estate.
Grape Varieties: Viognier and Chardonnay.
Vineyard: Podere Serra all’olio, Podere le Lame, Podere Nocolino.
Vinification:
Alcoholic fermentationin barrels and tonneaux (indigenous yeasts only) for approximately 2-3 months. Stirring of the lees between 1 and 3 times a week, from 3 to 5 months depending on year.
Aging: Into barrels and tonneaux until July of following year. Then 2 months in concrete tank before bottling.
Ratings & Reviews
89 Points - Wine Spectator Magazine:
"A rich style, with butterscotch and vanilla notes complementing the peach, bitter grapefruit, clove and nutmeg flavors. Viognier and Chardonnay. Drink now. 160 cases made." - BS (Web Only - 2015)
This elegant and balanced wine is an expression of both varietal Viognier and Chardonnay cultivated on the most chalky terroir of the estate.
Grape Varieties: Viognier and Chardonnay.
Vineyard: Podere Serra all’olio, Podere le Lame, Podere Nocolino.
Vinification:
Alcoholic fermentationin barrels and tonneaux (indigenous yeasts only) for approximately 2-3 months. Stirring of the lees between 1 and 3 times a week, from 3 to 5 months depending on year.
Aging: Into barrels and tonneaux until July of following year. Then 2 months in concrete tank before bottling.
Ratings & Reviews
89 Points - Wine Spectator Magazine:
"A rich style, with butterscotch and vanilla notes complementing the peach, bitter grapefruit, clove and nutmeg flavors. Viognier and Chardonnay. Drink now. 160 cases made." - BS (Web Only - 2015)