Gaja Ca'Marcanda Camarcanda 2018

Gaja Ca'Marcanda 'Camarcanda' 2018 hails from the Bolgheri region in Tuscany, Italy. Bolgheri is renowned for its exceptional red wines, often crafted from Bordeaux grape varieties, benefiting from the region's Mediterranean climate and diverse soils.

This wine is a blend of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon and 30% Cabernet Franc. It embodies a bold and structured style, characteristic of Bolgheri reds, with a harmonious balance between fruit intensity and tannic structure.

The 2018 vintage experienced a cooler growing season with sporadic summer rain showers, contributing to the wine's vibrant acidity and aromatic complexity. Spontaneous fermentation was employed, allowing natural yeasts to initiate the process, which enhances the wine's authenticity and expression of terroir. The wine underwent aging in a combination of new and used barriques for 18 months, followed by at least 12 months of bottle aging, ensuring depth and refinement.

The 2018 Camarcanda presents a deep garnet hue. On the nose, it offers intense aromas of black fruits such as blackberry and black currant, complemented by notes of violet, dark licorice, and a hint of black pepper. The palate is sleek and intense, with elegant herbal nuances and flavours of cassis, leading to a lingering, spicy, tobacco-tinged finish.

This red wine pairs excellently with grilled steaks, roasted lamb, or venison. It also complements aged cheeses.