Ca’Marcanda

Tuscany, Italy

Camarcanda Bolgheri DOP — 2021

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  • Introduction

    • WINERY Ca’Marcanda, Gaja’s estate in Bolgher, was born in 1996 propelled by Angelo Gaja’s ambition to challenge himself with Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot.

      WINE 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 family in Bolgheri.

  • Vineyard Profile

    • Vineyards are planted in Castagneto Carducci, mainly on white soil rich in limestone, firm clay and stones.

    • Vineyards: Mainly from the Castagneto Carducci area
    • Appellation: Bolgheri D.O.P
    • Location: Tuscany
    • Cultivation: Sustainable
    • First Year of Production: 2000
  • Vintage Report

    • The 2021 vintage started with a harsh and rainy winter that brought a good water reserve of 550 mm between October 2020 and February 2021. Spring was cold and dry with two frosts, which delayed the vegetative cycle of the vines and fortunately caused little damage. The following summer saw only sporadic drizzle in June – one of the driest of the last decade. The summer remained cool which put the vines under less water stress and allowed the berries to ripen slowly, thanks in part to fresh northwest winds in July and August. The harvest began a week later than usual. The 2021 vintage was a very dry but moderately cool year, yielding wines of great concentration, structure, color, and acidity. The wines of the 2021 vintage have a classic, Bolgheri style; they are generous wines with powerful, round tannins and ripe, intense fruit.

  • Vinification

    • The two varieties ferment and macerate separately for around 15 days. After 12 months of aging in oak, they are blended and then aged for several months in the bottle before release.

    • Aging: 12 months of ageing in oak and further 6 months in concrete vessels
  • Technical Information

    • Varietal Composition: Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc
    • Alcohol: 14.5%
  • Tasting Notes

    • On the nose, fruits are dominant with notes of black currants and blueberries. At a second glance, floral elements and salty notes emerge, followed by fresh hints of pine nuts and graphite. The entrance on the palate is sweet, displaying notes of sweet bell pepper and lily of the valley. Wood is well integrated and donates light hints of sweet tobacco leaf.

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Reviews

  • Camarcanda Bolgheri DOP — 2021 – Decanter – 96 Points

    "It's a stunning effort in 2021, with fragrant scents of dried cherry, sous bois and minty black fruits, which carry through onto the intense and vibrant palate. There's a streak of balsamic herbs, and some raspberry and floral notes too. Poised and minty-fresh, this is a stunner."

  • Camarcanda Bolgheri DOP — 2021 – James Suckling – 94 Points

    "A savory and juicy young red with currant, raspberry and boysenberry aromas and flavors that follow through to a medium to full body, with creamy and polished tannins and a pretty finish. There’s a freshness and focus to this."

  • Camarcanda Bolgheri DOP — 2021 – Wine Spectator – 97 Points

    "Pure and elegant, with saturated flavors of violet, black currant, blackberry, licorice and iron. This is so beautifully balanced that it feels almost seamless, even at this young stage, offering a sleek profile and endless aftertaste that echoes the fruit. The oak is very well-integrated, with polished tannins."

  • Camarcanda Bolgheri Rosso — 2021 – Jeb Dunnuck – 97 Points

    “Bottled in July of 2022, the 2021 Ca'Marcanda has a dark saturated ruby hue and seamless aromatics of graphite, black cherry liqueur, cocoa powder, and forest herbs. Full-bodied on the palate, with great structure, focus and length, and wonderful richness, it’s incredibly even in its balance and has a very long finish. It’s going to need a few years to improve and show its best, but this is a remarkable wine from this stunning vintage."

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