About this wine
The flagship wine of La Selva's 'Le Eccellenze di Casa' (house excellences) line, a Bordeaux-style blend of roughly 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot and 10% Petit Verdot. Each variety is harvested and vinified separately, aged individually in French oak barriques, then blended and given at least 12 months of bottle aging before release. Toscana IGT.
An approachable introduction to Bordeaux-style blends from an organic Tuscan estate.
Sommelier's Note
"La Selva's most ambitious wine — proof that organic farming in the Maremma can produce Bordeaux-caliber structure."
Food Pairings
A structured, oak-aged red suited to grilled or roasted red meat, aged pecorino, and slow-braised dishes.
When to drink it
Special dinners, red meat courses, cellar-worthy gifting
Specs
- Grape Varieties
- Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot
- Style
- Red
- Alcohol
- 14%
- Price Range
- $24-32
Terroir & Winemaking
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot vinified separately and aged individually in French oak barriques, blended and bottled after roughly 12 months, followed by at least 12 more months of bottle aging before release.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What grapes are in Prima Causa?
- It is a blend of roughly 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot and 10% Petit Verdot, each vinified and oak-aged separately before blending.
- How long is Prima Causa aged?
- Each variety spends time in French oak barriques individually, and after blending the wine rests at least 12 months in bottle before release.
- What food pairs well with Prima Causa?
- Its firm tannins and oak structure make it a natural match for grilled red meat and aged cheeses.
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