Ca’Marcanda Camarcanda Bolgheri DOP 2021

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 12 months in 25% new oak, 70% in Tonneau and 30% in Barrique. After this the wine is blended to concrete and spends another 12 months there before being bottled.

“The 2021 Camarcanda is a fabulous wine from the Gaja family, the best they have ever made at their Bolgheri property. The wines here have been through some ups and downs, but there seems to be greater focus over these last few years. Silky, aromatic and wonderfully pure, the 2021 Camarcanda offers a super, contemporary expression of Bolgheri with plenty of coastal sunshine and warmth, but nothing excessive. Silky tannins frame the exceptionally polished, nuanced finish. The 2021 is so alluring.” – 97 Points – Antonio Galloni – Vinous

“Since the hot 2015 vintage, Merlot has been omitted from Carmarcanda. 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.” – 96 Points – Decanter