Gaja
Ca'Marcanda Promis Toscana Sangiovese Blend
Tuscany, Italy
Produced since 2000, this Tuscan Gaja-initiative promis-es and delivers a tasty return on my investment of 30 bucks. Mostly merlot and syrah and a-tenth of sangiovese - the grapes are fermented and macerated separately and then put in semi-new barrels for a year and then another in bottle. The nose is extremely floral (almost like Gaja’s more northen wines) and it is only after several whifs that the minerals, mintyness, and red and blue berries come through. Nice and round mouthfeel with smooth tannins and great acidity and fruitiness leaves a satisfying grin on my face. Ready now but will likely evolve, so I’ll revisit in a few years.
Produced since 2000, this Tuscan Gaja-initiative promis-es and delivers a tasty return on my investment of 30 bucks. Mostly merlot and syrah and a-tenth of sangiovese - the grapes are fermented and macerated separately and then put in semi-new barrels for a year and then another in bottle. The nose is extremely floral (almost like Gaja’s more northen wines) and it is only after several whifs that the minerals, mintyness, and red and blue berries come through. Nice and round mouthfeel with smooth tannins and great acidity and fruitiness leaves a satisfying grin on my face. Ready now but will likely evolve, so I’ll revisit in a few years.
1 person found it helpfulJan 18th, 2019
Angelo Gaja, owner of Gaja Winery, began a new venture - Ca'Marcanda, Piedmontese term for “house of endless negotiations”-Blend of 55% Merlot, 35% Syrah & 10% Sangiovese, aromas of berry fruits and sweet oak and floral notes. On the palate fresh red berry fruits with a smoky oak character. Fine tannins, lingering, ending with fruit and oak character. Nice! Tasting Sample!
Angelo Gaja, owner of Gaja Winery, began a new venture - Ca'Marcanda, Piedmontese term for “house of endless negotiations”-Blend of 55% Merlot, 35% Syrah & 10% Sangiovese, aromas of berry fruits and sweet oak and floral notes. On the palate fresh red berry fruits with a smoky oak character. Fine tannins, lingering, ending with fruit and oak character. Nice! Tasting Sample!
1 person found it helpfulNov 26th, 2018
Balanced fruit, smoothly pairing with Italian eggplant dish
Balanced fruit, smoothly pairing with Italian eggplant dish
Feb 19th, 2022
Very nice blend that is mostly Merlot grapes. Oakey with flavors of dark cherry and a bit of spicy character. Enjoy @ room temp 30 minutes after opening.
Very nice blend that is mostly Merlot grapes. Oakey with flavors of dark cherry and a bit of spicy character. Enjoy @ room temp 30 minutes after opening.
Jun 23rd, 2021
Slow oxed. By the last glass was getting delicious cherry pie. On the nose: cherry, baking spice, a touch of oak/vanilla. In the mouth, the acid is just right. Very enjoyable.
Slow oxed. By the last glass was getting delicious cherry pie. On the nose: cherry, baking spice, a touch of oak/vanilla. In the mouth, the acid is just right. Very enjoyable.
Oct 29th, 2020
2106 vintage. Merlot, Syrah and Sangiovese blend.
Bright ruby red in the glass. Aromas of ripe plum, blue fruit, milk chocolate and cocoa.
Red/blue fruit, plums and ripe cherry with a bit of smokiness. Nice crisp acidity and a fresh finish.
This wine has an elegance to it from start to finish. Highly recommended.
2106 vintage. Merlot, Syrah and Sangiovese blend.
Bright ruby red in the glass. Aromas of ripe plum, blue fruit, milk chocolate and cocoa.
Red/blue fruit, plums and ripe cherry with a bit of smokiness. Nice crisp acidity and a fresh finish.
This wine has an elegance to it from start to finish. Highly recommended.
Very fruit forward. Loads of cherry, some oak
Very fruit forward. Loads of cherry, some oak
Aug 11th, 2019