A journey that began in 1998 with its founding and was consolidated in 2005 with certification. Twenty years of work with a clear conviction: biodynamic practices strengthen the vitality of the terroir.
" Biodynamics ," explains Francesco Villa , Technical Director of Caiarossa, " is a holistic vision, where every element plays a fundamental role. The primary goal is to nourish and protect the entire ecosystem, promoting the vitality of the soil, plants, animals, and insects that inhabit it. For this reason, we strictly avoid the use of chemical fertilizers, pesticides, and herbicides. We nourish the soil with our own compost, produced internally from manure from a local organic farm and winemaking waste, and we use biodynamic preparations such as 500, known as horn manure. An indicator of the vitality of our soils, for example, is the abundant presence of earthworms, confirming that our agronomic practices are on the right track. Healthy soil ensures that vines can develop harmoniously, drawing from the soil everything they need for their vegetative growth ."
“ Every intervention in the vineyard ,” Villa continues, “ follows the observation of the rhythms of nature, including the lunar cycles and the biodynamic calendar, which help us choose the most propitious moment for each process, thus obtaining the best results .”
For Caiarossa, combining winemaking with respect for the land, creating a harmonious relationship between man and nature, has always been a fundamental philosophy. This philosophy also applies to the architectural structure of the winery, designed to create a healthy environment for those who work there and to exploit the force of gravity in the initial, delicate winemaking processes, avoiding mechanical stress on the grapes.
But Caiarossa is more than just wine; it's a living, integrated ecosystem of olive trees, beehives, a synergistic vegetable garden, and Mediterranean scrubland, which covers about half the estate's total area. Every decision, both agronomic and economic, is guided by the desire to protect the land and its people.
Among these is the organic garden project, developed in collaboration with children from the Riparbella schools and managed by the company team. The goal is not only to promote biodiversity, but also to offer guests and employees locally sourced produce, grown according to the company's principles. The colony of 14 beehives within the vineyards also plays a vital role in protecting the ecosystem, strengthening the connection between crops, the environment, and sustainable production.
Respecting the land certainly also means enhancing its cultural heritage: Caiarossa's production of extra virgin olive oil was born from the idea of continuing the olive-growing tradition of the Riparbella hills—just think, the area where the winery is located is called Podere Serra all'Olio. Starting this year, to reduce the use of single-use packaging and promote more durable and environmentally friendly solutions, in addition to the classic 0.5L glass format, Caiarossa's EVO oil PGI Toscana is also available in 1, 3, and 5-liter formats, paired with elegant reusable ceramic oil cruets, made by a local artisan.
In line with the philosophy of studying and caring for the specifics of the territory, there is also the approach of extreme parcelling out of the Caiarossa vineyards:
" On our 40 hectares of vineyards ," Villa concludes, " we have 59 parcels with 10 different varietals (6 red and 4 white). This fragmentation allows us to best exploit the soil and climate characteristics of each parcel, creating a natural balance that is reflected in the wine. The red varieties grown are Cabernet Franc, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Sangiovese, and Petit Verdot; among the white varieties, we find Chardonnay, Viognier, Vermentino, and Petit Manseng: a varietal heritage that speaks to the company's multicultural soul and its ability to connect with the territory ."
Sustainability at Caiarossa encompasses every aspect of the company, from prioritizing Italian and local suppliers, promoting a short and responsible supply chain, to using natural and eco-friendly materials, such as recycled paper for all promotional materials. This year, the company also launched a project to make its bottles lighter, reducing the thickness of the glass to reduce the environmental impact of transportation without compromising the quality of wine preservation.
Twenty years of attention, care, and innovation that Caiarossa continues to pursue every day and intends to renew in the future.
