The 2000 Ca'Marcanda (Gaja) Camarcanda D.O.C. is a proprietary blend from the renowned wine-producing region of Bolgheri in Tuscany, Italy. This red wine, produced by Ca'Marcanda (Gaja), is known for its robust character and complex flavor profile. Crafted by Angelo Gaja, this vintage marks his inaugural effort at the Ca'Marcanda estate.
This wine, sealed with a traditional cork and boasting an alcohol content of 14.0%, has garnered high praise from professional reviewers. Decanter awarded it an impressive score of 95, noting that despite the very hot vintage, the wine remains "remarkably fresh and focused" even after 22 years. They highlighted its "beautiful aroma of damp earth, dried cherries, and tobacco," along with ripe red and black fruits, a touch of meatiness, and "tell-tale limestone tightness on the mid-palate." The wine's integrated tannins and gum-tingling acidity were also commended, contributing to a "long, saline finish" that makes it "very moreish." Decanter suggests that this wine is both gastronomic and long-lived, recommending consumption between 2022 and 2035.
Wine Spectator also rated the 2000 Camarcanda highly, giving it a score of 93. They described it as "very good indeed," with big aromas of black licorice and almost jammy plum and berry character. The tasting notes also mentioned cocoa and paprika, with the wine being full-bodied, featuring "chewy yet refined tannins and a tight finish." Wine Spectator found it reminiscent of a rich year Pauillac, comparing it to the vintages of 1989 or 1982. They noted the blend's composition of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Cabernet Franc, and recommended enjoying it after 2008, with only 665 cases produced.
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate gave the wine a score of 91, acknowledging it as the "first vintage of the top of the line wine." The review highlighted the wine's dark color, ripe nose with plum and raisin character, and its spicy, chocolatey, and warm flavor. While noting the wine's firm and fresh finish, they hinted that the 2001 vintage might surpass it, but still regarded the 2000 as "a flying start."
Overall, the 2000 Ca'Marcanda Camarcanda D.O.C. is celebrated for its complexity, balance, and aging potential, making it a noteworthy choice for collectors and enthusiasts alike.