Gaja Ca' Marcanda Promis 2021

Gaja Ca' Marcanda Promis 2021

 

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Gaja
Ca' Marcanda Promis 2021
  • Vintage : 2021
  • Country : Italy
  • Region : Tuscany
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  • Type : Red
  • Style : Fruity Medium Bodied
  • Format : 75cl
  • Alcohol : 14,5°
  • Grappes : 55% Merlot, 35% Syrah, 10% Sangiovese

Gaja Ca' Marcanda Promis is a harmonious blend of Merlot, Syrah, and Sangiovese, offering a vibrant expression of Tuscany’s rich terroir. This wine delivers balance and finesse, embodying the elegance of Bolgheri and Bibbona.

Experts Score Vintage
JS James Suckling 93 2017
RP Robert Parker 93 2016
WS Wine Spectator 92 2016
JD Jeb Dunnuck 91 2016
More information on wine critics and ratings

Region and Vineyards

Promis 2021 originates from Bolgheri and Bibbona, two exceptional sub-regions of Tuscany renowned for producing wines of depth and refinement. These vineyards are planted on dark soils rich in lime and clay, which contribute to the wine’s structure and minerality.

The 2021 vintage was shaped by a harsh and rainy winter, providing abundant water reserves, followed by a cool, dry spring. Despite frosts that delayed the vines’ vegetative cycle, the summer remained mild, allowing slow, even ripening of the berries. The vintage is characterized by wines of great concentration, structure, and vibrant acidity, embodying the classic Bolgheri style.

Winemaking

Promis 2021 is crafted from a blend of Merlot, Syrah, and Sangiovese, with each varietal fermented and macerated separately for approximately 15 days. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for 12 months in oak barrels before blending. After blending, it is further aged for several months in bottle to achieve harmony and balance.

This meticulous process ensures the final wine retains the unique characteristics of each grape variety while achieving a seamless integration of flavors.

Tasting Notes

  • Color: Bright ruby red, with youthful vibrancy.
  • Aroma: Complex and inviting, with notes of red fruits such as strawberry and black cherry, enhanced by spices like cinnamon and star anise.
  • Palate: Juicy tannins provide structure, while the ripe fruit flavors are balanced by a touch of salinity—a hallmark of excellent Bolgheri vintages. The finish is persistent and refined, showcasing both power and elegance.

Did you know?

The name “Promis” comes from the Italian word "promessa," meaning "promise." This wine symbolizes Gaja’s vision for the Ca’ Marcanda estate—a promise of innovation, quality, and a fresh approach to Tuscan winemaking.

Wine Pairing Ideas

  • Pappardelle with wild boar ragu: The bold tannins and ripe fruit complement the rich, gamey flavors of the dish.
  • Grilled lamb chops with rosemary: The wine’s spice and herbal notes pair beautifully with the savory, aromatic meat.
  • Eggplant parmesan: The acidity and salinity balance the richness of the tomato sauce and cheese.
  • Hard cheeses like Pecorino Toscano: The structured tannins and ripe fruit flavors enhance the nutty and salty profile of aged cheeses.

The story of this estate’s ascendancy is captivating, full of passion and innovation. The Gaja name was established in the region in the 1850s when Angelo’s great, great grandfather Giovanni Gaja moved to Piedmont and then set up a tavern in the lovely village of Barbaresco.

Since then 5 generations of the Gaja family have been involved in the winemaking process. Angelo Gaja joined the business in 1961, taking over the reins from his father Giovanni. It was at this point that the greatest changes were made and they have been fundamental.

Amongst the key changes and innovations introduced were the exclusive focus on estate grown fruit; the reduction of yields; scientifically analyzing the vineyards; separately bottling the vineyard sites to create single vineyard wines; ageing in small barrels made by a local cooperage from wood kept and seasoned at the estate as well as the traditional bottle; planting Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc grapes alongside the traditional indigenous varieties much to everyone’s horror, not least that of his father.

Today Angelo Gaja and his family create spectacular Barbaresco and Barolo wines from the Nebbiolo grape at their estate in Piedmont alongside their iconic single vineyard wines under the Langhe DOC. They also produce extraordinary white wines with a great capacity to age. They are responsible for some of Italy’s most celebrated bottles which all exhibit the characteristic hallmark of power with sophisticated elegance that marks Gaja apart.

As one would expect for wines of this quality harvesting is done by hand with acute care taken to ensure that the fruit reaches the winery in perfect condition. Ruthless decision making, such as the decision in 2002 (a dilute and difficult year in Piedmont) to declassify the total crop and sell it in bulk, illustrates this well. All wines are fermented in stainless steel, with the reds seeing varying degrees of skin contact depending on the wine and the year. Ageing starts in small French oak barrels, a tactic developed by Angelo when he took responsibility for the winemaking in 1969, and moves to large oak casks for all but the whites and Sito Moresco. Angelo regards the traditional requirements that must be observed for inclusion of a wine in the legal DOC or DOCG quality standards as an impediment to his policy of seeking perfection. Thus the majority of Gaja wines are named according to the vineyard rather than the DOC or DOCG. That Costa Russi is basically Barbaresco and Sperss is basically Barolo is something that must simply be remembered.

Anyone who has had the pleasure to meet Angelo and his daughter Gaia will not be surprised by their success. They have an indomitable will, powerful personality and a total belief in their own direction. Great wines are often a reflection of the people that create them and this is definitely the case with Gaja. Multi layered, fascinating wines with great charm, elegance and longevity. It is no wonder that they are held in such great esteem.

James Suckling (JS) : 93 Points (2017)
This is an inviting, colorful red with tea-tree oil, blueberries, violets and lavender. Hints of fresh herbs. Taut, fluid and zesty, it is finely sliced into grippy portions of tannins that sandwich elegant flavors of dark fruit interlaced with carefully tuned acidity. Drink now or hold.

Robert Parker (RP) : 93 Points (2016)
There is a lovely delicateness and softness to the 2016 Promis. The IGT appellation used here reflects fruit (a blend of Merlot, Syrah and Sangiovese) sourced from Bibbona. The Promis has always seen Merlot in a leading role. This is a full and complete wine with nice roundness and bright freshness on the close. It is the most immediate and food friendly of these offerings from Ca'Marcanda.

Wine Spectator (WS) : 92 Points (2016)
Black currant, blackberry, herb, mineral and tobacco notes ply this firm, intense and sinewy red. The taut profile and compact structure persist on the long finish. Merlot, Syrah and Sangiovese. Best from 2021 through 2030. 3,400 cases imported.

Jeb Dunnuck (JD) : 91 Points (2016)
The 2016 Promis checks in as a blend of Merlot, Syrah, and Sangiovese that spent a year in oak. Loads of ripe black cherries, earth, tobacco, and leather notes all give way to a medium to full-bodied red that has ripe tannins, notable elegance, and a charming, upfront, ready-to-go style.

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