Gaja Ca' Marcanda Bolgheri 2018
95 Points - Wine Spectator. Angelo Gaja’s Ca’ Marcanda estate has long been proof that the magic of Bolgheri lies in precision as much as power. The 2018 vintage captures that balance perfectly — a year that favoured freshness over sheer weight, allowing the Bordeaux varieties to show remarkable poise and definition. This is a wine of quiet confidence: structured yet refined, with beautiful harmony between fruit, oak, and texture. It’s a reminder that Gaja’s brilliance isn’t confined to Piedmont — it extends seamlessly to the Tuscan coast.
Vivino Rating: 4.4 (Oct 2025)
Wine Press Ratings
95 Points - Wine Spectator (2018 Vintage)
"The 2018 Camarcanda is lifted with medicinal herbs, balsamic, and fresh mint. It is youthful with baby fat now but is more lifted overall compared to the previous two vintages of 2017 and 2016. It offers elegant and fine tannins, with notes of black raspberry, strawberry, violets, and a long and tapered finish that is more about its stony mineral texture than the length and concentration of its fruit."
Taste
Polished and expressive, the 2018 Ca’ Marcanda opens with aromas of blackcurrant, plum, cedar, and graphite. The palate is sleek and focused, layering dark fruit with savoury notes of tobacco and spice. Fine, chalky tannins give it structure without austerity, while a long, saline finish reflects its coastal origins. Decant if drinking now, or cellar confidently for another decade.
About the Producer
Founded in 1859, Gaja is widely regarded as the most iconic producer in Barbaresco and one of Italy’s most influential wineries. Led by Angelo Gaja, the estate has revolutionised Italian winemaking - introducing innovations such as green harvesting, malolactic fermentation, and controlled use of French barriques, all while honouring Nebbiolo’s unique character. Gaja Barbaresco is created from 14 estate vineyards, reflecting unparalleled terroir and craftsmanship, and frequently sets international benchmarks for the appellation.
95 Points - Wine Spectator. Angelo Gaja’s Ca’ Marcanda estate has long been proof that the magic of Bolgheri lies in precision as much as power. The 2018 vintage captures that balance perfectly — a year that favoured freshness over sheer weight, allowing the Bordeaux varieties to show remarkable poise and definition. This is a wine of quiet confidence: structured yet refined, with beautiful harmony between fruit, oak, and texture. It’s a reminder that Gaja’s brilliance isn’t confined to Piedmont — it extends seamlessly to the Tuscan coast.
Vivino Rating: 4.4 (Oct 2025)
Wine Press Ratings
95 Points - Wine Spectator (2018 Vintage)
"The 2018 Camarcanda is lifted with medicinal herbs, balsamic, and fresh mint. It is youthful with baby fat now but is more lifted overall compared to the previous two vintages of 2017 and 2016. It offers elegant and fine tannins, with notes of black raspberry, strawberry, violets, and a long and tapered finish that is more about its stony mineral texture than the length and concentration of its fruit."
Taste
Polished and expressive, the 2018 Ca’ Marcanda opens with aromas of blackcurrant, plum, cedar, and graphite. The palate is sleek and focused, layering dark fruit with savoury notes of tobacco and spice. Fine, chalky tannins give it structure without austerity, while a long, saline finish reflects its coastal origins. Decant if drinking now, or cellar confidently for another decade.
About the Producer
Founded in 1859, Gaja is widely regarded as the most iconic producer in Barbaresco and one of Italy’s most influential wineries. Led by Angelo Gaja, the estate has revolutionised Italian winemaking - introducing innovations such as green harvesting, malolactic fermentation, and controlled use of French barriques, all while honouring Nebbiolo’s unique character. Gaja Barbaresco is created from 14 estate vineyards, reflecting unparalleled terroir and craftsmanship, and frequently sets international benchmarks for the appellation.
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95 Points - Wine Spectator. Angelo Gaja’s Ca’ Marcanda estate has long been proof that the magic of Bolgheri lies in precision as much as power. The 2018 vintage captures that balance perfectly — a year that favoured freshness over sheer weight, allowing the Bordeaux varieties to show remarkable poise and definition. This is a wine of quiet confidence: structured yet refined, with beautiful harmony between fruit, oak, and texture. It’s a reminder that Gaja’s brilliance isn’t confined to Piedmont — it extends seamlessly to the Tuscan coast.
Vivino Rating: 4.4 (Oct 2025)
Wine Press Ratings
95 Points - Wine Spectator (2018 Vintage)
"The 2018 Camarcanda is lifted with medicinal herbs, balsamic, and fresh mint. It is youthful with baby fat now but is more lifted overall compared to the previous two vintages of 2017 and 2016. It offers elegant and fine tannins, with notes of black raspberry, strawberry, violets, and a long and tapered finish that is more about its stony mineral texture than the length and concentration of its fruit."
Taste
Polished and expressive, the 2018 Ca’ Marcanda opens with aromas of blackcurrant, plum, cedar, and graphite. The palate is sleek and focused, layering dark fruit with savoury notes of tobacco and spice. Fine, chalky tannins give it structure without austerity, while a long, saline finish reflects its coastal origins. Decant if drinking now, or cellar confidently for another decade.
About the Producer
Founded in 1859, Gaja is widely regarded as the most iconic producer in Barbaresco and one of Italy’s most influential wineries. Led by Angelo Gaja, the estate has revolutionised Italian winemaking - introducing innovations such as green harvesting, malolactic fermentation, and controlled use of French barriques, all while honouring Nebbiolo’s unique character. Gaja Barbaresco is created from 14 estate vineyards, reflecting unparalleled terroir and craftsmanship, and frequently sets international benchmarks for the appellation.
