Gaja Ca’Marcanda 2017 Bolghieri DOP

Description

Gaja Ca’Marcanda Bolghieri DOP is the flagship red wine from Gaja’s estate located in the Maremma region of southern Tuscany. There are two other red wines produced at the estate, Promis and Magari. All are available to buy at Fareham Wine Cellar.

Gaja: The King of Barbaresco

Gaja is simply one of the most famous Italian wine producers. The business was founded in 1859 in Langhe, Piedmont, by Giovanni Gaja, and it is his great-grandson, Angelo Gaja, who currently runs the company. They are most famous for classic Piedmont wines such as Barolo and Barbaresco. Indeed, Angelo has often been referred to as the “King of Barbaresco” and has been responsible for developing techniques that have revolutionised winemaking in Italy.

Ca’Marcanda: Gaja’s Second Tuscan Estate

Gaja bought their first property in Tuscany called Pieve Santa Restituta in 1994 and this was swiftly followed by the second Tuscan property, Ca’Marcanda is located at Castagneto Carducci in Bolgheri, in 1996. Whereas the concentration at Pieve Santa Restituta is on more traditional wines, the focus at Ca’Marcanda is on international grape varieties (Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah and Merlot) and “Super-Tuscan” style blends. The estate now consists of 100 hectares of vineyards.

Gaja Ca’Marcanda Winemaking

• Blend composition: 80% Cabernet Sauvignon and 20% Cabernet Franc
• Vineyard soil: White soil rich in limestone, firm clay and stones
• Fermentation: Two varieties are fermented and macerated separately for approximately 15 days
• Oak ageing: 12 months in oak vessels
• Concrete ageing: Additional 6 months in concrete vessels
• Final process: Varieties are blended after ageing, then undergo several months of bottle maturation before release