2018 Ca'Marcanda Gaja
Gaja

2018 Ca'Marcanda

Bolgheri | Tuscany | Italy
£825.00
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Tasting notes:

Ca’Marcanda meaning “house of endless negotiations” refers to the many meetings between the previous land owners and the Gaja family. The vineyards lie on white soil rich in limestone, firm clay and stones where Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc thrive. Aged for 12 months in oak and further 6 months in concrete vessels. Intense aromas of blueberry, and raspberry, with a hint of blood orange, licorice and rosemary. Medium to full-bodied and rich on the palate with silky tannins and a medium structure and a saline character.

Producer description:

Gaja goes back to 150 years ago, when the family opened a tavern next to a river port. Now in its fifth generation, Gaja is amongst the most internationally acclaimed name in Italian wine and have elevated Barbaresco to fine-wine status. Known for shunning rules and regulations in favour of quality and innovation, they now also own vineyards in Bolgheri, Tuscany, and produce some stunning ‘Super-Tuscans’.

Style:
Still Red
Vintage:
2018
Dryness:
Dry
ABV:
14.5
Size:
75cl
Delivery:
4 weeks
Available:
4

Critic Scores

Decanter | 92

This Camarcanda is reserved. Despite precise cassis fruit it is restrained, enhanced by clove and black pepper aromas. On the palate is a mix of dark fruits from plum to cherry, with firm chalky tannins and fierce acidity, still tight on the finish. The texture is good and it will improve. A perfect example of this cooler vintage with Cabernets.

Robert Parker | 95

An 80-20 blend of Cabernets Sauvignon and Franc, the Ca' Marcanda 2018 Bolgheri Rosso Camarcanda is another gorgeous edition of this important wine, although this vintage does start off slower than some of the other wines in this vertical. The wine is initially shy or restrained, with earthy and herbal sensations that frame dark fruit and blackberry. However, the bouquet also proves quite fluid, and it shifts to darker plum and spice with a few quick swirls of the glass. That substantial fruit intensity holds well from start to finish.