2012 Camarcanda
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A rich, voluptuous wine, the 2012 Camarcanda offers plenty of Maremma resonance and generosity. Silky tannins wrap around a core of pliant, expressive fruit. Sweet red cherry, plum, spice, new leather and mocha are some of the signatures. The 2012 is sexy, open-knit and super-expressive.
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Antonio Galloni, Vinous
Monica Larner, Wine Advocate
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No one understands why Angelo Gaja keeps this wine as a Bolgheri Rosso when it has all the qualities to be a Bolgheri Superiore (which is what it really is from a winemaking point of view). The 2012 Bolgheri Carmarcanda is a beautifully perfumed and delicate expression with an enormous sense of aromatic lift and purity. This blend of Merlot with Cabernet Sauvignon and Franc is absolutely seamless and harmonious on all fronts. Its most attractive aspect is the consistency. It shows enormous grace and harmony but it never loses its power or persistency.
About the producer
Gaja has been at the forefront of the Piedmont wine scene for many years and is Barbaresco’s most decorated producer. The winery has received a record number of Gambero Rosso Tre Bicchieri awards – the highest accolade from Italy’s leading wine publication.