Ca’Marcanda


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VISTAMARE VERMENTINO TOSCANA IGP 2023
VERMENTINO, VIOGNIER, FIANO
Bottle Shot

The only white wine produced at Ca’Marcanda is a blend of predominantly Vermentino at 70% then 20% Fiano and 10% Viognier. All varieties are vinified separately. The Vermentino is fermented in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks and the Viognier in barrel. Elevage is for 6 months then blended and bottled. The wine is actually classified as Toscana IGP as the Vistamare vineyard is found outside the Bolgheri DOC in neighbouring Bibbona. The name Vistamare means ‘sea view’ as the site in Bibbona overlooks the Tyrrhenian coastline.

 

PROMIS TOSCANA IGP 2022
MERLOT, SYRAH, SANGIOVESE
Bottle Shot

A blend of 55% Merlot, 35% Syrah and 10% Sangiovese. The Promis is sourced from vineyards across Bolgheri and Bibbona with the majority in Bibbona on only dark soils rich in clay. The three varieties are fermented cool separately over 15 days. All varieties retain 15-20% whole bunch in the ferment and are then aged in a mixture of Tonneau and Barrique. The name Promis, derived from the Italian word for promise is in reference to the Gaja family’s commitment to bringing and producing world class wines from the region.

 

MAGARI BOLGHERI DOP 2022
CAB FRANC, CAB SAUVIGNON, PETIT VERDOT
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Composed of 60% Cabernet Franc, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Petit Verdot off a mix of both white and dark soils. As always the varieties are vinified separately with a 15% whole bunch component. After this the wine moves to oak for 12 months around which 25% is new. The vineyards are all situated near the winery all within Bolgheri DOC and classified as such.

“Redcurrant, cherry and olive-leaf aromas follow through to a medium body with very fine, caressing tannins and a long, juicy finish. Lightly crunchy and chewy. Extremely well crafted and delicious already, but better in a couple of years. Drink or hold” – 95 Points – James Suckling

 

CAMARCANDA BOLGHERI DOP 2022
CAB SAUVIGNON, CAB FRANC
Bottle Shot

This wine takes its name from the estate and is entirely from vineyards within Bolgheri DOC. A blend of 80% Cabernet Sauvignon and 20% Cabernet Franc grapes grown only on the white soils rich in clay and limestone. Vinified separately with 20% whole bunch in the ferment. Ca’Marcanda spends 18 months in 25% new oak, 70% in Tonneau and 30% in Barrique. After this the wine is blended to concrete and spends another 6 months there before being bottled.

“With its dark fruit, Mediterranean scrub aromatics and lifted floral touches, this is an enticing 2022 which gets even better after a sip or two. Vertical in shape, and slightly creamy and chocolatey, it drips with cool black berries and dark cherries, punctured by flecks of petrichor, iron and blood orange. Great balance, freshness and poise. Superb!” – 95 pts – James Button – Decanter