Ca'Marcanda
Camarcanda Bolgheri DOP
The name Ca'Marcanda derives from a Piedmontese dialect expression which can be translated as the “house of endless negotiations” and refers to the several meetings between the previous landowners and Angelo Gaja, a very long negotiation finally concluded in 1996 with the land purchase. This is the wine that takes the name from the Estate, representing the pinnacle of the production for the Gaja family in Bolgheri.
Vineyards are planted in Castagneto Carducci, mainly on white soil rich in limestone, firm clay and stones.
- Region
- Tuscany
- Appellation
- Bolgheri DOP
- Varietal Composition
- Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc
- Aging
- 12 months in oak, then blended and several months in the bottle.
- Alcohol
- 14.5%
Ruby red in color with garnet shades. The nose is generous with intense aromas of aromatic herbs, cinnamon, myrtle and graphite. On the palate is fruit driven with evident notes of cherry, raspberry and blood orange (Tarocco). The fine-grained tannins balance the acidity and lead to a wine with a considerable volume on the palate. The finish is lingering and elegantly saline.
Wine Advocate
95 Points
2023
"A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, the Ca’ Marcanda 2023 Bolgheri Rosso Camarcanda feels soft and plush on the palate, unfolding in successive waves of dark fruit intensity. The 2023 vintage delivers attractive fruit depth and volume with underlying tension, maintaining balance without ever feeling heavy. Often considered an underdog among recent years, this vintage performs better than expected."
— Monica Larner, 2026
