Ca' Marcanda | Angelo Gaja

Die 2020er Ausgabe des Promis zeigt alle Merkmale des ausgezeichneten Jahrgangs. Sattes Rubinrot. Im Bouquet ein lebhaftes Potpourri von Gewürzen, dunklen, fleischigen Früchten, Kirschen, Brombeeren und Teer. Am Gaumen festes Tannin, eine wunderbare volle Frucht und viel Persistenz, Intensität und Tiefe. SUPERIORE.DE

Gajas Weißwein Vistamare wird seinem Namen sehr gerecht: Weit, schillernd und immer wieder neu, so stimmungsvoll wie ein Seeblick. Die feine Cuvée aus Vermentino, Viognier, Chardonnay und Sauvignon erinnert an die reichhaltigen Düfte von Bolgheri. Voll, fruchtig, elegant und lang im Geschmack. SUPERIORE.DE

Magari ist ein dunkler, reichhaltiger und üppiger Wein, der die Handschrift von Gaja in Bolgheri getreu widerspiegelt. Am Gaumen pralle und geschmeidige Frucht, dunkle Beeren und Gewürze vermischen sich mit nahtloser Intensität. Der Wein bietet festen Griff und lang anhaltende Kraft im Abgang. Hier gibt es nichts, was man nicht lieben könnte. SUPERIORE.DE

"A polished red with lovely drinkability already, showing redcurrant and fresh-herb character. Some sandalwood, too. Medium-bodied with medium, firm tannins and a crisp and clean finish." James Suckling

"The Ca' Marcanda 2020 Bolgheri Rosso Magari is another edition of a wine with a consistent past performance. The deft winemaking team at this Gaja-owned Tuscan estate is well equipped to counter extreme weather, either too hot or humid. The Magari (a blend of Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot) offers pretty floral tones, rose and fresh blackcurrant with toast and cherry pie crust. The condition of the fruit is clearly excellent, and the oak spice is carefully dosed and integrated throughout the wine's softly creamy texture." Robert Parker

Die 2020er Ausgabe des Promis zeigt alle Merkmale des ausgezeichneten Jahrgangs. Sattes Rubinrot. Im Bouquet ein lebhaftes Potpourri von Gewürzen, dunklen, fleischigen Früchten, Kirschen, Brombeeren und Teer. Am Gaumen festes Tannin, eine wunderbare volle Frucht und viel Persistenz, Intensität und Tiefe. SUPERIORE.DE

Camarcanda ist ein reicher Bolgheri Rosso mit dunklem Bouquet von schwarzen Früchten, Espresso, Schokolade, Lakritze und Teer. Am Gaumen ausgesprochen vollmundig, mit hervorragenden Tiefe, dichter Struktur und straffem Körper. Opulent und lang zeigt dieser Wein schon heute eine große Bandbreite seiner Persönlichkeit. SUPERIORE.DE

"The 2013 Bolgheri Rosso Camarcanda shows the pedigree of the vintage and the importance this top shelf wine deserves. This is an exceptional blend of Merlot with Cabernets Sauvignon and Franc that is challenging to taste next to the 2014 Magari, which is so radically different. Camarcanda reveals Gaja's signature touch with full and generous fruit layers that are backed by spice, leather, tobacco and lovely succulence. The wine is integrated and smooth with long-lasting favors and beautiful tannin management. Despite its heft, the wine is elegant and silky through and through." Robert Parker

"Very Bordeaux-like, this red offers plum, cherry, coffee, green olive and spice aromas and flavors. Taut and dense, with a long, fresh finish that exudes cedar, sandalwood and green olive notes." Wine Spectator

Camarcanda ist ein reicher Bolgheri Rosso Superiore mit dunklem Bouquet von schwarzen Früchten, Espresso, Schokolade, Lakritze und Teer. Am Gaumen ausgesprochen vollmundig, mit hervorragender Tiefe, dichter Struktur und straffem Körper. Opulent und lang zeigt dieser Wein schon heute eine große Bandbreite seiner Persönlichkeit. SUPERIORE.DE

"Eröffnet mit delikaten Cassis- und Kräuteraromen; kraftvolle und doch elegante Textur mit stämmigen Gerbstoffen, belebende Säure, viel Schliff, Saft und Länge, gefällt mit seinem feinpfefferigen Fruchtfinale. Gajas Bolgheri-Interpretation vereint Schliff und Fülle." Vinum

"Glänzendes, intensives Rubinrot mit Violettschimmer. Fein gezeichnete Nase mit Noten nach Roten und Schwarzen Johannisbeeren, frisch, dann dunkle Kirsche und Gewürze. Rund und geschmeidig am Gaumen, zeigt viel präsente Frucht, öffnet sich mit feinmaschigem Tannin, saftig und lange, sehr präzise." Falstaff

"Austere in aroma, this red reveals intense flavors of cherry, raspberry, rose and mineral. Firmly structured, yet stays on course with a laser of fruit. Vanilla and toast notes chime in on the finish. Fine balance, length and complexity." Wine Spectator

"The 2016 Camarcanda is pretty, open-knit and gracious in its bouquet, although there is a good bit of Cabernet tannin underpinning the dark fruit. Hints of chocolate, mint, sage, tobacco, licorice and blackberry develop in the glass. The 2016 needs a few years to soften, but it is undeniably attractive and inviting. It's hard to say if it is the vintage, or if the style here has moved towards a bit more freshness as it has at Gaja in Piedmont, but the 2016 Camarcanda does seem to have an extra kick of vibrancy over some previous editions. I can't wait to taste it with some bottle age." Vinous

"Fragrant florals punctuate the nose, ranging from lavender to hyacinth, and there are hints of heather and thyme, too. Citrusy undertones abound. There’s a profundity to the center palate, which is decked out in sheets of dark fruit-flavored, muscular tannins that retain a telltale elegance, as they envelop the peripheries of the mouth. Long and mineral, this is a delightful wine now and will continue to open up as the years go by." James Suckling

"The 2016 Bolgheri Rosso Camarcanda is infinitely smooth and finely textured down to the very last pixel in what is a high-resolution panoramic photograph. The core of the wine is packed tight with an explosion of flavor and concentration with so much dark fruit, spice, tobacco and sweet tobacco that unfurls from deep inside. This wine will have a long and, I am quite sure, very happy aging future ahead. It shows utmost precision and balance, with long persistence and a beautifully polished texture." Robert Parker

Camarcanda ist ein reicher Bolgheri Rosso Superiore mit dunklem Bouquet von schwarzen Früchten, Espresso, Schokolade, Lakritze und Teer. Am Gaumen ausgesprochen vollmundig, mit hervorragender Tiefe, dichter Struktur und straffem Körper. Opulent und lang zeigt dieser Wein schon heute eine große Bandbreite seiner Persönlichkeit. SUPERIORE.DE

"Verheissungsvolle Himbeer- und Kräuternoten schmeicheln in der Nase; harmonische Textur, wunderbares Tannin-Säure-Gerüst, hat Saft und Kraft bis ins Finale. Macht Lust auf mehr." Vinum

"Dunkles Rubinrot mit violetten Rändern. Tiefgründiges, elegantes Bouquet, das eher von roten und blauen Beeren und verführerischen floralen Noten bestimmt ist, die einen fast ein wenig an einen Barolo erinnern, aber nur fast, denn hier ist das ganze umrahmt von Cassis und Cabernetaromen. Auch am Gaumen ist das nicht auf Kraft gemacht, sondern eher elegant und wohlproportiniert. Ich habe selten so einen eleganten Ca’ Marcanda im Glas gehabt. Das ist präzise, fast feminin, druckvoll und doch auch mit der Saftigkeit und dem Schmelz eines modernen Bolgheri-Küsten-Blends." Weinwisser

"Very typical for the region of Bolgheri, showing fresh and dried herbs, from sage to mint, with currants and dark berries. It’s medium-to full-bodied with very fine tannins and very attractive length and energy. Very drinkable now, but better in 2023." James Suckling

"The 2018 Camarcanda is a rich, dense wine that marries the natural intensity of the Tuscan Coast with the greater sense of energy the estate's wines have today. A blast of dark cherry, plum, espresso, menthol and licorice infuses the 2018 with notable depth that continues to build over time." Vinous

"Intense, vibrant and juicy, the 2018 Camarcanda features bright red and black fruits, wood and balsamic notes all wrapped up in some soft creaminess. Tight and tangy, the palate features ripe fruits and a mouthwatering saline finish, leaving you wanting more. So fresh and youthful, this will benefit from time in the cellar." Decanter

"Dense and fluid at once, this red delivers plum, black cherry, licorice, olive, bay leaf and spice flavors. Ripe and balanced, with a lingering, spicy, tobacco-tinged aftertaste." Wine Spectator

"The Ca' Marcanda estate does not make a Bolgheri Superiore, although this bottle would qualify as such. The 2018 Bolgheri Rosso Camarcanda is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, and you definitely feel those full-throttle varietal aromas with big intensity and clarity. Spicy greenness comes forward as grilled rosemary and lavender essence, but the wine boasts nice depth and dimension, and enough textual richness to smooth it all out. This was a slightly cooler vintage with some sporadic rain showers throughout the summer. These conditions might explain the sharper side of those Cabernet aromas. As the wine moves over the palate, it reveals more substantial aromas of black fruit, spice and baker's chocolate." Robert Parker

Camarcanda ist ein reicher Bolgheri Rosso Superiore mit dunklem Bouquet von schwarzen Früchten, Espresso, Schokolade, Lakritze und Teer. Am Gaumen ausgesprochen vollmundig, mit hervorragender Tiefe, dichter Struktur und straffem Körper. Opulent und lang zeigt dieser Wein schon heute eine große Bandbreite seiner Persönlichkeit. SUPERIORE.DE

"Gentle and lifted. With tannins hardly perceptible until some very fine leathery ones at the very end. Very 21st-century and polished. Quite a statement!" Jancis Robinson

"The 2019 Camarcanda is a very good example of how much the wines have changed here. Medium in body with good depth, the 2019 Camarcanda is a tightly wound wine that is going to need a number of years to be at its best. Dark cherry, mocha, new leather, licorice and spice build nicely, with pretty floral and mineral accents that liven up the finish. The 2019 is classy, elegant and polished. Give it a few years, as the tannins are pretty intense today, but this softens nicely with air." Vinous

"This verges on thick yet remains balanced and vibrant, courtesy of the lively acidity. Boasts blackberry, dark plum and blueberry flavors framed by tar and toasty oak. The finish is both dense and clean, with a hint of licorice. Excellent length and potential." Wine Spectator

"A very beautiful young red with blackcurrant, fresh herb and hints of cedar and smoke. It’s full-bodied yet very polished and refined with a lovely texture. Extremely long and graceful. Try after 2025." James Suckling

"This wine qualifies as a Bolgheri Superiore (in terms of vineyard yields and aging), but the Gaja family has always kept it a Bolgheri Rosso that is released one year after its peers. The 2019 Bolgheri Rosso Camarcanda showed shy or closed aromas when first tasted, but it opened considerably when I went back to the open sample bottle a few hours later. It starts with rich plummy aromas, floral accents, dark spice and pencil shaving. It is fully expressive in terms of mouthfeel, with ample structure and power all supported by beautifully ripened fruit and firm tannins. Give this bottle more cellar time to fully develop the bouquet." Robert Parker

Magari ist ein dunkler, reichhaltiger und üppiger Wein, der die Handschrift von Gaja in Bolgheri getreu widerspiegelt. Am Gaumen pralle und geschmeidige Frucht, dunkle Beeren und Gewürze vermischen sich mit nahtloser Intensität. Der Wein bietet festen Griff und lang anhaltende Kraft im Abgang. Hier gibt es nichts, was man nicht lieben könnte. SUPERIORE.DE

"A polished red with lovely drinkability already, showing redcurrant and fresh-herb character. Some sandalwood, too. Medium-bodied with medium, firm tannins and a crisp and clean finish." James Suckling

"The Ca' Marcanda 2020 Bolgheri Rosso Magari is another edition of a wine with a consistent past performance. The deft winemaking team at this Gaja-owned Tuscan estate is well equipped to counter extreme weather, either too hot or humid. The Magari (a blend of Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot) offers pretty floral tones, rose and fresh blackcurrant with toast and cherry pie crust. The condition of the fruit is clearly excellent, and the oak spice is carefully dosed and integrated throughout the wine's softly creamy texture." Robert Parker

Camarcanda ist ein reicher Bolgheri Rosso Superiore mit dunklem Bouquet von schwarzen Früchten, Espresso, Schokolade, Lakritze und Teer. Am Gaumen ausgesprochen vollmundig, mit hervorragender Tiefe, dichter Struktur und straffem Körper. Opulent und lang zeigt dieser Wein schon heute eine große Bandbreite seiner Persönlichkeit. SUPERIORE.DE

"Verheissungsvolle Himbeer- und Kräuternoten schmeicheln in der Nase; harmonische Textur, wunderbares Tannin-Säure-Gerüst, hat Saft und Kraft bis ins Finale. Macht Lust auf mehr." Vinum

"Dunkles Rubinrot mit violetten Rändern. Tiefgründiges, elegantes Bouquet, das eher von roten und blauen Beeren und verführerischen floralen Noten bestimmt ist, die einen fast ein wenig an einen Barolo erinnern, aber nur fast, denn hier ist das ganze umrahmt von Cassis und Cabernetaromen. Auch am Gaumen ist das nicht auf Kraft gemacht, sondern eher elegant und wohlproportiniert. Ich habe selten so einen eleganten Ca’ Marcanda im Glas gehabt. Das ist präzise, fast feminin, druckvoll und doch auch mit der Saftigkeit und dem Schmelz eines modernen Bolgheri-Küsten-Blends." Weinwisser

"Very typical for the region of Bolgheri, showing fresh and dried herbs, from sage to mint, with currants and dark berries. It’s medium-to full-bodied with very fine tannins and very attractive length and energy. Very drinkable now, but better in 2023." James Suckling

"The 2018 Camarcanda is a rich, dense wine that marries the natural intensity of the Tuscan Coast with the greater sense of energy the estate's wines have today. A blast of dark cherry, plum, espresso, menthol and licorice infuses the 2018 with notable depth that continues to build over time." Vinous

"Intense, vibrant and juicy, the 2018 Camarcanda features bright red and black fruits, wood and balsamic notes all wrapped up in some soft creaminess. Tight and tangy, the palate features ripe fruits and a mouthwatering saline finish, leaving you wanting more. So fresh and youthful, this will benefit from time in the cellar." Decanter

"Dense and fluid at once, this red delivers plum, black cherry, licorice, olive, bay leaf and spice flavors. Ripe and balanced, with a lingering, spicy, tobacco-tinged aftertaste." Wine Spectator

"The Ca' Marcanda estate does not make a Bolgheri Superiore, although this bottle would qualify as such. The 2018 Bolgheri Rosso Camarcanda is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, and you definitely feel those full-throttle varietal aromas with big intensity and clarity. Spicy greenness comes forward as grilled rosemary and lavender essence, but the wine boasts nice depth and dimension, and enough textual richness to smooth it all out. This was a slightly cooler vintage with some sporadic rain showers throughout the summer. These conditions might explain the sharper side of those Cabernet aromas. As the wine moves over the palate, it reveals more substantial aromas of black fruit, spice and baker's chocolate." Robert Parker

Camarcanda ist ein reicher Bolgheri Rosso Superiore mit dunklem Bouquet von schwarzen Früchten, Espresso, Schokolade, Lakritze und Teer. Am Gaumen ausgesprochen vollmundig, mit hervorragender Tiefe, dichter Struktur und straffem Körper. Opulent und lang zeigt dieser Wein schon heute eine große Bandbreite seiner Persönlichkeit. SUPERIORE.DE

"Gentle and lifted. With tannins hardly perceptible until some very fine leathery ones at the very end. Very 21st-century and polished. Quite a statement!" Jancis Robinson

"The 2019 Camarcanda is a very good example of how much the wines have changed here. Medium in body with good depth, the 2019 Camarcanda is a tightly wound wine that is going to need a number of years to be at its best. Dark cherry, mocha, new leather, licorice and spice build nicely, with pretty floral and mineral accents that liven up the finish. The 2019 is classy, elegant and polished. Give it a few years, as the tannins are pretty intense today, but this softens nicely with air." Vinous

"This verges on thick yet remains balanced and vibrant, courtesy of the lively acidity. Boasts blackberry, dark plum and blueberry flavors framed by tar and toasty oak. The finish is both dense and clean, with a hint of licorice. Excellent length and potential." Wine Spectator

"A very beautiful young red with blackcurrant, fresh herb and hints of cedar and smoke. It’s full-bodied yet very polished and refined with a lovely texture. Extremely long and graceful. Try after 2025." James Suckling

"This wine qualifies as a Bolgheri Superiore (in terms of vineyard yields and aging), but the Gaja family has always kept it a Bolgheri Rosso that is released one year after its peers. The 2019 Bolgheri Rosso Camarcanda showed shy or closed aromas when first tasted, but it opened considerably when I went back to the open sample bottle a few hours later. It starts with rich plummy aromas, floral accents, dark spice and pencil shaving. It is fully expressive in terms of mouthfeel, with ample structure and power all supported by beautifully ripened fruit and firm tannins. Give this bottle more cellar time to fully develop the bouquet." Robert Parker

Camarcanda ist ein reicher Bolgheri Rosso mit dunklem Bouquet von schwarzen Früchten, Espresso, Schokolade, Lakritze und Teer. Am Gaumen ausgesprochen vollmundig, mit hervorragender Tiefe, dichter Struktur und straffem Körper. Opulent und lang zeigt dieser Wein schon heute eine große Bandbreite seiner Persönlichkeit. SUPERIORE.DE

"Eröffnet mit delikaten Cassis- und Kräuteraromen; kraftvolle und doch elegante Textur mit stämmigen Gerbstoffen, belebende Säure, viel Schliff, Saft und Länge, gefällt mit seinem feinpfefferigen Fruchtfinale. Gajas Bolgheri-Interpretation vereint Schliff und Fülle." Vinum

"Glänzendes, intensives Rubinrot mit Violettschimmer. Fein gezeichnete Nase mit Noten nach Roten und Schwarzen Johannisbeeren, frisch, dann dunkle Kirsche und Gewürze. Rund und geschmeidig am Gaumen, zeigt viel präsente Frucht, öffnet sich mit feinmaschigem Tannin, saftig und lange, sehr präzise." Falstaff

"Austere in aroma, this red reveals intense flavors of cherry, raspberry, rose and mineral. Firmly structured, yet stays on course with a laser of fruit. Vanilla and toast notes chime in on the finish. Fine balance, length and complexity." Wine Spectator

"The 2016 Camarcanda is pretty, open-knit and gracious in its bouquet, although there is a good bit of Cabernet tannin underpinning the dark fruit. Hints of chocolate, mint, sage, tobacco, licorice and blackberry develop in the glass. The 2016 needs a few years to soften, but it is undeniably attractive and inviting. It's hard to say if it is the vintage, or if the style here has moved towards a bit more freshness as it has at Gaja in Piedmont, but the 2016 Camarcanda does seem to have an extra kick of vibrancy over some previous editions. I can't wait to taste it with some bottle age." Vinous

"Fragrant florals punctuate the nose, ranging from lavender to hyacinth, and there are hints of heather and thyme, too. Citrusy undertones abound. There’s a profundity to the center palate, which is decked out in sheets of dark fruit-flavored, muscular tannins that retain a telltale elegance, as they envelop the peripheries of the mouth. Long and mineral, this is a delightful wine now and will continue to open up as the years go by." James Suckling

"The 2016 Bolgheri Rosso Camarcanda is infinitely smooth and finely textured down to the very last pixel in what is a high-resolution panoramic photograph. The core of the wine is packed tight with an explosion of flavor and concentration with so much dark fruit, spice, tobacco and sweet tobacco that unfurls from deep inside. This wine will have a long and, I am quite sure, very happy aging future ahead. It shows utmost precision and balance, with long persistence and a beautifully polished texture." Robert Parker

Camarcanda ist ein reicher Bolgheri Rosso Superiore mit dunklem Bouquet von schwarzen Früchten, Espresso, Schokolade, Lakritze und Teer. Am Gaumen ausgesprochen vollmundig, mit hervorragender Tiefe, dichter Struktur und straffem Körper. Opulent und lang zeigt dieser Wein schon heute eine große Bandbreite seiner Persönlichkeit. SUPERIORE.DE

"Gentle and lifted. With tannins hardly perceptible until some very fine leathery ones at the very end. Very 21st-century and polished. Quite a statement!" Jancis Robinson

"The 2019 Camarcanda is a very good example of how much the wines have changed here. Medium in body with good depth, the 2019 Camarcanda is a tightly wound wine that is going to need a number of years to be at its best. Dark cherry, mocha, new leather, licorice and spice build nicely, with pretty floral and mineral accents that liven up the finish. The 2019 is classy, elegant and polished. Give it a few years, as the tannins are pretty intense today, but this softens nicely with air." Vinous

"This verges on thick yet remains balanced and vibrant, courtesy of the lively acidity. Boasts blackberry, dark plum and blueberry flavors framed by tar and toasty oak. The finish is both dense and clean, with a hint of licorice. Excellent length and potential." Wine Spectator

"A very beautiful young red with blackcurrant, fresh herb and hints of cedar and smoke. It’s full-bodied yet very polished and refined with a lovely texture. Extremely long and graceful. Try after 2025." James Suckling

"This wine qualifies as a Bolgheri Superiore (in terms of vineyard yields and aging), but the Gaja family has always kept it a Bolgheri Rosso that is released one year after its peers. The 2019 Bolgheri Rosso Camarcanda showed shy or closed aromas when first tasted, but it opened considerably when I went back to the open sample bottle a few hours later. It starts with rich plummy aromas, floral accents, dark spice and pencil shaving. It is fully expressive in terms of mouthfeel, with ample structure and power all supported by beautifully ripened fruit and firm tannins. Give this bottle more cellar time to fully develop the bouquet." Robert Parker