We tasted this vintage back in 2017. While this is less compact, it requires decanting as it still presents as being premature.
We tasted this vintage back in 2017. While this is less compact, it requires decanting as it still presents as being premature.
Dec 27th, 2022
This inky ruby-colored wine offers up a nose as dark as its hue. Black cherry, tar and old leather mix in with tobacco and vanilla notes. There is an herbal element, too, which gives a sort of minty framework for the aromas. The palate is a juicy array of dark fruit with a touch of anise. The tannins are fine and smooth and the finish brings those dark berry flavors back for a lengthy review.
This inky ruby-colored wine offers up a nose as dark as its hue. Black cherry, tar and old leather mix in with tobacco and vanilla notes. There is an herbal element, too, which gives a sort of minty framework for the aromas. The palate is a juicy array of dark fruit with a touch of anise. The tannins are fine and smooth and the finish brings those dark berry flavors back for a lengthy review.
Apr 25th, 2021
Angelo Gaja’s venture - Ca'Marcanda. Blend of 60% Cab Franc, 30% Cab Sauv & 10% Petit Verdot, barrel aged for 12 mos. A big, very rich Gaja style wine. Deep red with dark berry fruits and earthy leathery spice notes. On the palate blackberry and black cherry flavors, smooth with integrated herb spice, mint and tobacco, lively acidity. Fine tannins, great balance, long finish ending with mineral spice character. Very nice. Will age well!
Angelo Gaja’s venture - Ca'Marcanda. Blend of 60% Cab Franc, 30% Cab Sauv & 10% Petit Verdot, barrel aged for 12 mos. A big, very rich Gaja style wine. Deep red with dark berry fruits and earthy leathery spice notes. On the palate blackberry and black cherry flavors, smooth with integrated herb spice, mint and tobacco, lively acidity. Fine tannins, great balance, long finish ending with mineral spice character. Very nice. Will age well!
Mar 13th, 2021
Full of fruits missed a bit of acids.
Full of fruits missed a bit of acids.
May 26th, 2018Tightly wound and compact. Needs much more time. Has all the right components, tho.
Tightly wound and compact. Needs much more time. Has all the right components, tho.
Oct 13th, 2017
Young and bound for glory. Liquid slate. Smoke. Blackberry plum and black cherry. Ethereal oak. Divine.
Young and bound for glory. Liquid slate. Smoke. Blackberry plum and black cherry. Ethereal oak. Divine.
2 people found it helpfulJan 12th, 2015Angelo Gaja’s venture - Ca'Marcanda. Blend of 60% Cab Franc, 30% Cab Sauv & 10% Petit Verdot, barrel aged for 12 mos. A big, very rich Gaja style wine. Deep red with dark berry fruits and earthy leathery spice notes. On the palate blackberry and black cherry flavors, smooth with integrated spice, mint and tobacco, screaming acidity. Fine tannins, great balance, long, drinks well ending with mineral spice character. Very nice.
Angelo Gaja’s venture - Ca'Marcanda. Blend of 60% Cab Franc, 30% Cab Sauv & 10% Petit Verdot, barrel aged for 12 mos. A big, very rich Gaja style wine. Deep red with dark berry fruits and earthy leathery spice notes. On the palate blackberry and black cherry flavors, smooth with integrated spice, mint and tobacco, screaming acidity. Fine tannins, great balance, long, drinks well ending with mineral spice character. Very nice.
1 person found it helpfulAug 1st, 2020
A delightful sip. Ah..the nose of Tuscany, the perfect perfume of Sangiovese. Earth, lavender, rosemary, and all the rest.
A delightful sip. Ah..the nose of Tuscany, the perfect perfume of Sangiovese. Earth, lavender, rosemary, and all the rest.
1 person found it helpfulJul 11th, 2019
Zach had this 6 years ago
Zach had this 6 years ago
1 person found it helpfulJun 30th, 2019
A wonderful wine, youthful but already showing plenty of complexity with an intense fruit profile that is carrying the oak, and the tertiary characters. good intensity on the palate, with a long developing finish, give it some rest for a better harmony and integration on the palate.
A wonderful wine, youthful but already showing plenty of complexity with an intense fruit profile that is carrying the oak, and the tertiary characters. good intensity on the palate, with a long developing finish, give it some rest for a better harmony and integration on the palate.
1 person found it helpfulDec 31st, 2018
Tuscany, Italy
