Ca'Marcanda, Camarcanda 2023
Ca'Marcanda, Camarcanda 2023 is a dry, very full-bodied red from Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc (Bolgheri, Italy), in the rich, smooth reds style. Tannins are moderate and acidity fresh; oak influence is noticeable. Good with steak, lamb, charcuterie, roast chicken. Cheapest offer £595.00 at Honest Grapes.
| Wine | Sweet | Body | From | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eisele Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 2015 Eisele Vineyards · Napa Valley | £620.00 | |||
| Silver Oak Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 1992 Silver Oak · Napa Valley | £620.00 | |||
| Château Palmer, Alter Ego De Palmer 2022 Château Palmer · Bordeaux | £564.00 | |||
| Abreu Madrona Ranch 2014 Abreu · Napa Valley | £550.00 |
Est. delivery winter 2026 Angelo Gaja bought the Ca’Marcanda estate in 1996 after what became 18 famously protracted meetings with the previous owners—hence the name, a Piedmontese expression meaning “house of endless negotiations.” The first Camarcanda was released in 2000, and after years of evolving the blend, the 2023 vintage settles into its now-established partnership of 80% Cabernet Sauvignon and 20% Cabernet Franc. Full-flavoured but beautifully poised, it has a velvety texture, fine tannins and refreshing acidity, with the stony, salty character of the estate’s limestone-rich “white soils” adding length and definition. Eighteen months in oak followed by six months in concrete allows the fruit and terroir to take centre stage. This is Cabernet with an Italian accent: polished, serious and built to age, but with enough freshness and finesse to make it surprisingly approachable now.