Ca' Marcanda Promis, Gaja - Magnum 2018
Italy, Tuscany & Central Italy
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£91.90
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Description
In a nutshell:
Magnum of a bold, aromatic and earthy 'Super Tuscan' from an iconic Italian estate.
The lowdown:
Merlot forms the backbone of this blend with the balance comprising Syrah and Sangiovese. It's aged for 12 months in barriques before further maturation in bottle. Quite aromatic with floral wild rose and violet characteristics showing first followed by more earthy hints of eucalytpus and pine. On the palate the red and black fruit flavours are nicely fresh and juicy and complemented by creamy smooth tannins.
The Producer:
Angelo Gaja, the renowned wine personality made an impact on Italys wine industry that can hardly be overestimated when he took the reins of his family's estate back in 1970. On taking control he replanted many of the vineyards and controversially introduced varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay on to land previously the domain of Nebbiolo and other indigenous varieties. His heresy, however, paid off handsomely to the point where he became virtual royalty of the Italian wine industry. In the 1990s they expanded out of their Piedmontese base with the purchase of the Pieve di Santa Restitua estate in Montalcino where their first Brunello di Montalcino was made in 1993. And then in 1996, the Ca' Marcanda estate also in Tuscany has been added to the fold.
When to drink:
Signing off with appealing spicy and slightly smoky hints, it's a wine that is already drinking really well despite its youth.
Magnum of a bold, aromatic and earthy 'Super Tuscan' from an iconic Italian estate.
The lowdown:
Merlot forms the backbone of this blend with the balance comprising Syrah and Sangiovese. It's aged for 12 months in barriques before further maturation in bottle. Quite aromatic with floral wild rose and violet characteristics showing first followed by more earthy hints of eucalytpus and pine. On the palate the red and black fruit flavours are nicely fresh and juicy and complemented by creamy smooth tannins.
The Producer:
Angelo Gaja, the renowned wine personality made an impact on Italys wine industry that can hardly be overestimated when he took the reins of his family's estate back in 1970. On taking control he replanted many of the vineyards and controversially introduced varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay on to land previously the domain of Nebbiolo and other indigenous varieties. His heresy, however, paid off handsomely to the point where he became virtual royalty of the Italian wine industry. In the 1990s they expanded out of their Piedmontese base with the purchase of the Pieve di Santa Restitua estate in Montalcino where their first Brunello di Montalcino was made in 1993. And then in 1996, the Ca' Marcanda estate also in Tuscany has been added to the fold.
When to drink:
Signing off with appealing spicy and slightly smoky hints, it's a wine that is already drinking really well despite its youth.
Details
| Categories | Wine / Red Wine / Rich & Powerful Reds |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany & Central Italy |
| Grape Variety | Merlot , Syrah/Shiraz , Sangiovese |
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Volume | 150cl |
| ABV | 14% |
| SKU | GA1T17RR |
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