The name comes from the Ca’Marcanda wine cellar, is a Piedmontese term for “house of interminable negotiations”, referring to the long period it took to persuade previous owners to sell the property. The vineyard comes from one of the strongest areas of the Ca’Marcanda estate, 100% Terre Bianche.

The distribution of the grape variety is 50% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Cabernet Franc, aged in new and little used barrels for 18 months followed by at least twelve months of aging in the bottle. It is classified Tuscany IGT.

Grapes

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot.

Palate

Balanced wine with a smooth and harmonious flavor.

Aroma

The wine is rich in flavors of red fruits, wild fruits with slight nuances of cedar and chocolate.

Tasting notes

The Camarcanda DOP Bolgheri has a high complexity and a structure of dense tannins as a result of the barren soil of the vine. Its nose has a fine scent of cassis, wild berries, plums and black chocolate. On the pallet is full bodied, has a fine texture, but is still pure blood due to its minerality. Long and concentrated finish with soft tannins. Very good storage adequacy.

Suggestions

The wine perfectly accentuates the flavor of the red meat dishes and the noble cheeses. Before serving, it is recommended to decant the wine for about 1 hour.

Additional information