After his native Piedmont, Angelo Gaja was compelled to risk starting something new – all at a time in life when most would have rested on their laurels. Inexorably drawn by a unique piece of land and the promise of his dream – to bring his winemaking expertise to Maremma – Angelo made the long drive from Barbaresco to Bolgheri.
After Pieve Santa Restituta in 1994, Angelo Gaja purchased a second Tuscan property, naming it “Ca Marcanda” in 1996. Located in Castagneto Carducci in Bolgheri, the family set about planting the property with international grape varieties.
Jeb Dunnuck has published a special report reviewing the new releases from GAJA. Highlights from Dunnuck’s report include: “This article looks at the new releases from
Jeb Dunnuck has awarded 95 points to Magari 2018. “More herbal notes of blackcurrants, green tobacco, cedar, and graphite emerge from the 2018 Magari, a
Jeb Dunnuck has awarded 95+ Points to Ca’ Marcanda Camarcanda 2017. “Lastly, the flagship 2017 Camarcanda is based on Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. More
Jeb Dunnuck has awarded 93 points to Promis 2018. “Based on a mix of Merlot, Syrah, and Sangiovese, the 2018 Promis has a Pomerol-like nose
Jeb Dunnuck has awarded 92 points to Vistamare 2019. “A blend of Vermentino and Viognier, the 2019 Vistamare reminds me of a classy Condrieu from
Bruce Sanderson of Wine Spectator has awarded 93 points to Camarcanda 2017. “A dense, taut version, evoking black cherry, blackberry, violet, iron and tobacco flavors, this is
