Along the Tuscan seaboard extending south from Livorno lies the Maremma. For centuries a marshland, it has established itself over the last quarter century as one of Italy's most prestigious wine regions.
The area boasts an excellent climate for growing international grape varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Syrah. Hot summer days are freshened by brisk sea breezes and cool nighttime temperatures, ideal for...
In 1996, Angelo Gaja purchased his second Tuscan property called Ca’Marcanda, located in Castagneto Carducci in Bolgheri. The focus at Ca’Marcanda is on international grape varieties, and the estate’s 150 acres are planted with Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Syrah vines.
Ca’Marcanda was founded by wine icon Angelo Gaja in 1996, as a way for him to apply his experience to growing international varietals in the Maremma.
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