2011 Gaja Ca' Marcanda
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The flagship 2011 Camarcanda opens with a blast of tar, smoke, plums and black cherries. A typically opulent wine for the year, the Camarcanda offers plenty of depth and overall richness, but ultimately the flavors are roasted and jammy, and signatures of a scorching hot year are impossible to escape.
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Antonio Galloni, Vinous
Monica Larner, Wine Advocate
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The 2011 Bolgheri Camarcanda opens to plump berry notes with apparent ripeness in the form of sun-drenched blackberry and plum. The fruit element in this Merlot-Cabernet Sauvignon-Cabernet Franc blend is dark and compelling, and the mouthfeel follows suit with soft tannins and dark concentration. The 2011 vintage is also characterized by a more evident tannic bite that should soften with time.
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.