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Tasted Tuesday, May 3, 2011 by madia with 921 views
An exciting, amazing tasting of GAJA wines – both from Tuscany and Piedmont. The tasting was conducted by Gaia Gaja, Angelo's daughter, who succeeded to excite the audience ( about 70 people) , both through the superb wines and also through her interesting descriptions of the wines, the winery, the history and the philosophy of GAJA.
In summary - a great evening - one of the best and exciting tastings I have experienced.
Ca'marcanda is GAJA's Tuscan winery. Located in Bolgheri, since 1996.
The first two Piedmontese wines were a great introduction to the wines to come.. Both of them were excellent.
GAJA's winery is located in Barbaresco, and naturally identified by his Barbaresco's.
GAJA produces an excellent Barbaresco DOCG, but his flagship wine, the Sory San Lorenzo, is defined Langhe DOC, due to a 5% Barbera added to the Nebbiolo.
The great finale – a mini vertical tasting of Sperss. The Sperss vineyard is located in the small village of Serralunga d'Alba.
Superb wines, defined as Langhe DOC because a small amount of Barbera added to the Nebbiolo. Exciting!
2008 Ca' Marcanda (Gaja) Promis Toscana IGT 89 Points
Italy, Tuscany, Toscana IGT
55% Merlot, 35% Syrah, 10% Sangovese. Bright red/ruby color with white shoulders. A lot of fresh /red fruits in the nose. Good harmony with the palate, medium bodied good and balanced acidity. A bit of bitterness in the finish. Nice wine, but not exciting.
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2006 Ca' Marcanda (Gaja) Bolgheri Camarcanda 92 Points
Italy, Tuscany, Bolgheri
Almost impenetrable purple color. In the nose – ripe fruits and chocolate. A bit alcoholic. Excellent body, full, round. Good structure, soft tannins and good and well balanced acidity. Medium finish (143$).
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