The 2012 Caiarossa is an IGT Tuscan blend of 28% Merlot, 26% Cabernet Franc, 16% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Syrah, 10% Sangiovese, 6% Petit Verdot and 1% Alicante. The bouquet explodes from the glass with gorgeous intensity. This is a large-scale wine with broad shoulders to support the dense concentration and richness at the core. The finish is super smooth and soft. It ages in barriques and tonneaux (of which only 30% are new) for up to 18 months. After that, it rests in cement vats for six months before bottling.