Ca' Marcanda Camarcanda 2021 – 97 Points
‘The 2021 Camarcanda is a fabulous wine…the best they have ever made at their Bolgheri property ‘
We’re delighted to announce that we’ve managed to secure an allocation of the phenomenal 97-point Ca' Marcanda Camarcanda 2021 from Gaja. While they are best known for their incredible Barolo and Barbaresco such as the recently released 2021 Gaja Barbaresco, Gaja’s Ca' Marcanda estate in Bolgheri has been wowing critics and wine lovers since the family acquired it in 1996. Many leading wine critics, including Vinous’s Antonio Galloni, have expressed the opinion that the Camarcanda 2021 is the best wine they have ever made here.
The 2021 can be summarised as dry, windy, and unusually cool. This suited the Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc vines perfectly, providing conditions that this Bordeaux-like region thrived in. A long growing season culminating in a later-than-usual harvest imparted an extra level of complexity and richness allowing the team to produce a stunning wine that’s been described by Monica Larner in The Wine Advocate as a ‘...bold and beautifully concentrated wine with a brilliant character that is best described as Rubenesque’.
You can read more of the critics’ notes below, but if you’d like to buy the Camarcanda 2021 you can do so by clicking here or by calling MWH Wine on 0118 984 4654.
Ca' Marcanda Camarcanda 2021: What the critics say
“The Camarcanda 2021 Bolgheri Rosso Camarcanda is made with Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc in a supporting role. This a bold and beautifully concentrated wine with a brilliant character that is best described as Rubenesque. It shows supple texture and deep richness supported by sweet fruit and raspberry tart. The ripe, well-managed tannins cede to tingling freshness that adds energy and life.” 96 pts, Monica Larner, The Wine Advocate
“The 2021 Camarcanda is a fabulous wine from the Gaja family, the best they have ever made at their Bolgheri property. The wines here have been through some ups and downs, but there seems to be greater focus over these last few years. Silky, aromatic and wonderfully pure, the 2021 Camarcanda offers a super, contemporary expression of Bolgheri with plenty of coastal sunshine and warmth, but nothing excessive. Silky tannins frame the exceptionally polished, nuanced finish. The 2021 is so alluring.” 97 points Antonio Galloni, Vinous
“Bottled in July of 2022, the 2021 Camarcanda has a dark saturated ruby hue and seamless aromatics of graphite, black cherry liqueur, cocoa powder, and forest herbs. Full-bodied on the palate, with great structure, focus and length, and wonderful richness, it’s incredibly even in its balance and has a very long finish. It’s going to need a few years to improve and show its best, but this is a remarkable wine from this stunning vintage. Drink 2026-2046.” 96 points, Audrey Frick, JebDunnuck.com
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If you’d like to buy the Camarcanda 2021 you can do so by clicking here or by calling Mike on 0118 984 4654.