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2017 Gaja Ca'Marcanda "Ca'Marcanda" Bolgheri

2017 Gaja Ca'Marcanda "Ca'Marcanda" Bolgheri

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Jeb Dunnuck

Moving into a more solar vintage, the 2017 Camarcanda is expressive of generous purple flowers, menthol, and cassis. The palate is more fleshed out with compact blackberry fruit, though it remains fresh with acidity and crunchy saline. Its sweet fruit and inviting nature make for a wine with a lot of charm. Drink these now while you wait for the 2016s. Drink 2023-2040.
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Professional Reviews

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Vinous

The 2017 Camarcanda is rich and heady in the glass, with all of the natural radiance of the vintage on full display. Ripe, racy and exotic in its beauty, the 2017 is a prototypical modern Maremma red. Generous fruit, racy contours and lifted savory notes add to its considerable allure. It, too, is arresting in its beauty. The 2017 offers plenty of voluptuousness, but with no excess weight. I loved it. Production is down 40% because of the low production of the year and then severe selection.

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James Suckling

Subtle aromas of blackberries, fresh basil and violets follow through to a medium body with poise and focus and extremely polished, fine tannins. Chewy, yet refined. Give this two or three years to come together. Better after 2022.

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Wine Advocate

I remember Gaia Gaja's comment to me when I visited Ca' Marcanda in 2017 right after the vintage. She told me that the heat and dry conditions had created "bonsai fruit." Diminutive cluster size due to drought gives the 2017 Bolgheri Rosso Camarcanda extra everything: extra aromatic intensity, concentration, structure and acidity. The winemaking team was careful to remove seeds before fermentation to avoid any greenness or astringency. However, this is a hot-vintage wine, and those aromas of blackberry preserves and baked plum leave no doubt about it. The wine is richly concentrated. In fact, this is probably the last vintage of Camarcanda we will see with this level of density. Steps have been taken since 2017 to assure more finesse in this blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc.

Staff Reviews

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Orazio Campoli

Orazio Campoli

K&L Buyer
Review Date: 02/2025
The flagship of the estate is a Bolgheri DOC wine, made from Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc with Cabernet Sauvignon being the dominant variety. Unlike Promis and Magari, this blend follows the strict Bolgheri classification, emphasizing the structured elegance of Cabernet Sauvignon. Grown in terre bianche soils, Ca’Marcanda is a wine of intensity and finesse, offering layers of blackcurrant, cedar, tobacco, and minerality, with a seamless integration of tannins and a long aging potential.

Notes

The 2017 "Ca' Marcanda" from Gaja is a bold, polished blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot from the iconic Bolgheri region. The wine showcases aromas of dark plum, blackberry, and Mediterranean herbs, with hints of tobacco and spice. On the palate, it is full-bodied and structured, with silky tannins and a core of ripe black fruit balanced by vibrant acidity. The finish is long and layered, with notes of graphite and savory herbs. A sophisticated Super Tuscan, the 2017 "Ca' Marcanda" is perfect for pairing with grilled meats, game, and aged cheeses, and has excellent aging potential.

Details

TypeRed Wine
VarietalCabernet Sauvignon and Blends
OriginSuper Tuscan, Tuscany, Italy
Bottle Size750 mL
SKU1824139