About this wine
Oro di Caiarossa is Caiarossa's rare dessert wine made from 100% hand-harvested Petit Manseng. Spontaneous fermentation, carried out in French oak barriques, unfolds slowly over more than a year, and the wine ages roughly 10 months in barrique. Production is tiny — around 1,450 bottles per year — making it one of the estate's most sought-after labels, typically bottled in 500ml.
A rare, honeyed dessert wine — a special-occasion pour rather than an everyday bottle.
Sommelier's Note
"With barely 1,450 bottles a year, Oro di Caiarossa is the estate's best-kept secret — a Petit Manseng dessert wine that balances honeyed richness with real freshness."
Food Pairings
Honeysuckle, mandarin peel and exotic spice aromas with a velvety-then-crisp texture — excellent with foie gras, blue cheese, or fruit-based desserts.
When to drink it
Dessert course, special celebrations, gifting
Specs
- Grape Varieties
- Petit Manseng
- Style
- White, Sweet
- Alcohol
- 12.5%
- Price Range
- $120-160 for 500ml (approx. ¥10,000-14,000; reference conversion from international retail averages)
Terroir & Winemaking
100% Petit Manseng, hand-harvested; spontaneous fermentation in French oak barriques lasting over a year, aged approximately 10 months in barrique; roughly 1,450 bottles produced annually, typically in 500ml format.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What grape is Oro di Caiarossa made from?
- 100% Petit Manseng, a variety more commonly associated with Jurançon in southwest France.
- How rare is Oro di Caiarossa?
- Production is limited to roughly 1,450 bottles per year, typically bottled in 500ml format.
- What does Oro di Caiarossa taste like?
- It shows honeysuckle, mandarin peel and exotic spice aromas, with a velvety texture on entry that turns crisp and fresh on the finish.
- What food pairs well with Oro di Caiarossa?
- It pairs beautifully with foie gras, blue cheese, and fruit-forward desserts.
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