Description

In the mid-1990s Angelo Gaja, the great name of Barbaresco, created Ca’ Marcanda in Bolgheri. Camarcanda is the estate’s top wine, a blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc from coastal vineyards.

The vintage 2000. 2000 was a hot Tuscan vintage of ripe, generous wines.

Blackberry, plum and cassis, with tobacco, cedar and Mediterranean herbs; structured, polished and long.

Service & pairing. Serve at 17–18 °C in a large glass. Decant younger vintages for one to two hours; stand older bottles upright the day before and decant gently. Pair with grilled meats, lamb or game.