2019 Ca Marcanda di Gaja - Camarcanda - Bolgheri DOC

Decanter.com – 96 pts – AF: *Ca' Marcanda is officially a Bolgheri DOC, not a Superiore, but it is handled as if it were the latter. The blend of 80% Cabernet Sauvignon and 20% Cabernet Franc (there has been no Merlot since 2015) - a small percentage whole-bunch - is aged in oak (10% new) for 18 months. Volume and vibrancy distinguishes this 2019. It's super-floral on the nose, with a graceful violet aroma, restrained cassis, a smorgasbord of Mediterranean herbs, the leafy eucalyptus typical of Bolgheri, and savoury chocolate and tobacco. The attack is full, with refined crunchy tannins and brilliant acidity. An enticing wine worth waiting for.* - 06/2022

Falstaff Magazin – 96 pts – OK, SS: * Funkelndes Rubin, satt bis zum Rand. Intensive und ansprechende Nase, sehr klar gezeichnet, viel Heidelbeeren und dunkle Johannisbeeren, etwas Blutorange, im Hintergrund etwas Lakritze. Griffiges, herzhaftes Tannin, im Kern etwas griffig, viel dunkelbeerige Frucht, breitet sich kontinuierlich aus, saftig und lange.* - 09/2022

Vinous.com – 94+ pts – AG: *The 2019 Camarcanda is a very good example of how much the wines have changed here. Medium in body with good depth, the 2019 Camarcanda is a tightly wound wine that is going to need a number of years to be at its best. Dark cherry, mocha, new leather, licorice and spice build nicely, with pretty floral and mineral accents that liven up the finish. The 2019 is classy, elegant and polished. Give it a few years, as the tannins are pretty intense today, but this softens nicely with air.* - 07/2022