Ratings
WE 95 · JS 94 · RP 97
Identity
| Producer | Gaja |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Grapes | 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 50% Cabernet Franc |
| Color | Red |
| Sweetness | Dry |
Tasting
| Color Desc | ruby red with garnet shades |
| Aroma | Intense aromas of aromatic herbs, cinnamon, myrtle, graphite, violet, cassis, dark licorice, black pepper, incense, dried rose petals, clove, and cedar |
| Palate | Fruit driven with evident notes of cherry, raspberry, blood orange, fine-grained tannins balancing acidity, considerable volume on the palate |
| Finish | Lingering and elegantly saline finish |
| Food Pairing | tuna, veal, pheasant, red meats, hard aromatic cheeses |
| Serving Temp | 14-15°C |
| Aging Potential | up to 20 years |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Astringency (1-5)
AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
LOW
Enology
| ABV % | 14.0 |
| Total Acidity | N/A |
| Sugar (g/l) | N/A |
| pH | N/A |
| Aging Process | 18 months in wood barrels, 12 months in bottle |
| Fermentation | Separate fermentation and maceration of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc for around 15 days |
Terroir
| Altitude (m) | N/A |
| Soil | limestone, compact clay, stones |
| Vine Age | N/A |
| Harvest Type | N/A |
| Harvest Desc | N/A |
Interesting facts
| The name Ca'Marcanda means 'house of endless negotiations', referring to the long negotiation process by Angelo Gaja to acquire the estate in 1996. The winery was established in 1996 and is part of the Gaja family portfolio in Bolgheri, Tuscany. |
Logistics
| Barcode | 10106463 |
| Weight | N/A |
| Cork | N/A |