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Gaja (Tuscany)
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Angelo Gaja's bold leap into Bolgheri, born from 18 rounds of negotiation.
Angelo Gaja's Bolgheri estate Ca' Marcanda, producing Camarcanda, Magari, and Promis from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Sangiovese blends.
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Who Is This For?
For collectors and Super Tuscan enthusiasts who want Gaja's legendary precision and ambition applied to bold, Bordeaux-style blends from Italy's Tuscan coast.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the story behind the name "Ca' Marcanda"?
- The name comes from Piedmontese dialect meaning "the house of endless negotiations," a nod to the roughly 18 trips and two years of talks Angelo Gaja needed before finalizing the purchase of this Bolgheri estate in 1996.
- How is Ca' Marcanda different from Gaja's wines in Piedmont?
- Gaja's Piedmont estates are built on Nebbiolo and the Barbaresco tradition, while Ca' Marcanda is Angelo Gaja's deliberate expansion into Tuscany's coast, applying his meticulous winemaking philosophy to Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc in Bolgheri's warmer, maritime terroir.
- What are the signature wines of Ca' Marcanda?
- The estate's flagship labels are Camarcanda (the top blend), Magari (a mid-tier Merlot-led blend), and Promis (an approachable, everyday-priced red blending international varieties with Sangiovese).
- How large is the Ca' Marcanda estate and what grapes are planted?
- Founded in 1996, Ca' Marcanda spans roughly 80-100 hectares within the Bolgheri DOC, planted mainly to Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Sangiovese across the estate's distinctive 'terre brune' (dark) and 'terre bianche' (white) soils.
- Do Ca' Marcanda wines pair well with Japanese cuisine?
- Yes - their refined tannins and balanced acidity make them a strong match for grilled meats, teriyaki, and other soy-based, umami-rich Japanese dishes.