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.

The first Ca'Marcanda vineyards were planted in 1996. Today, there are a total of 300 acres of vineyards, with 170 acres in Bolgheri -- first purhcased in ...

Ca'Marcanda combines traditional winemaking practices with modern techniques, focusing on achieving balance, elegance, and expressiveness in their wines.

Grapes are harvested by hand to ensure that only the best fruit is selected. The timing of the harvest is crucial and is determined by the ripeness and flavor profile of the grapes.

The winery uses a combination of stainless steel and oak fermentation vessels. Fermentation is carefully ...

Giovanni Gaja

Proprietor

The 1992 vintage in Langhe was not a good one: “A disaster,” in the words of Angelo Gaja. “We declassified completely.” However, on the heels of the disaster came a blessing. In February 1993, the family welcomed a son, Giovanni.

The younger of Giovanni’s two sisters is 12 years older than him, and he jokes that as a child, it was like he had three mothers. 

Building on a degree in economics and ma...