Camarcanda Bolgheri DOC 2020 Gaja - Ca Marcanda

At this young stage, the wine shows a youthful primary fruit and impresses with its balance and the integration of fruit and oak. Angelo Gaja and his team are dedicated to the pursuit of elegance in these two grape varieties, which can often develop too much power and concentration if left unchecked. The right timing of the harvest and careful use of French oak are key to this overall result, especially in terms of the medium to full body and long silkiness of this age-worthy vintage.

Currants, rose petals and ink, plus some fresh herbs. Medium-bodied with fine and taut tannins that give the wine focus and beauty. This wine will develop beautifully. Try it after 2028, but it is excellent now.

The aromas of this wine are somewhat subdued today, but the blackcurrant, blueberry, violet, cedar and wild herb flavours are expressive and well articulated. It is supported by lively acidity and a dense tannic matrix, and finishes long and flavourful.

The Camarcanda 2020 is smooth, elegant and wonderfully expressive. Exquisite aromas and silky tannins give the Camarcanda a lot of finesse. The 2020 is deceptively medium-bodied and has a wonderful finish. Pretty floral and spicy notes effortlessly open the finish. The 2020 is without question the best Camarcanda yet. Bravo.