Gaja Ca'Marcanda Camarcanda 2018

Gaja Ca’Marcanda “Camarcanda” 2018

A flagship Super Tuscan from one of Italy’s most prestigious winemaking families, Camarcanda represents the pinnacle of Gaja’s Bolgheri estate, Ca’Marcanda. Crafted primarily from Cabernet Sauvignon with Cabernet Franc, this wine embodies power, precision, and Mediterranean elegance, shaped by Bolgheri’s coastal climate and gravelly soils.

The 2018 vintage opens with a complex, polished bouquet of blackcurrant, ripe blackberry, and dark cherry, layered with notes of graphite, cedar, sweet spice, and Mediterranean herbs. Subtle hints of tobacco, cocoa, and balsamic nuance add depth. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied and impeccably structured, with dense yet refined tannins and vibrant acidity that provide balance and lift. Concentrated dark fruit flavors are seamlessly integrated with oak, carrying through to a long, authoritative finish marked by mineral and spice.

While powerful and expressive in youth, the 2018 Camarcanda possesses the harmony and structure to evolve beautifully over decades.

Grapes: Predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon with Cabernet Franc

Region: Bolgheri, Tuscany, Italy

Estate: Gaja – Ca’Marcanda

Style: Powerful, polished, age-worthy

Pairing: Grilled steak, lamb, game meats, truffle dishes

Cellaring: Drink from 2025 with decanting; peak potential through 2045+

A commanding, world-class Bolgheri wine that marries Gaja’s precision with the sunlit intensity of the Tuscan coast.