This wine derives its name from Ca’Marcanda, the winery. Ca'Marcanda is the Piedmontese term for house of endless negotiations and it refers to the many hours that Angelo Gaja spent convincing the property's previous owners to sell the estate vineyard that produces this wine to him. This vineyard is from one of the stoniest...
Cabreo Chardonnay La Pietra 2003
Bright pale gold in color with an elegant varietal nose of white fruit, spice and integrated vanilla notes, this seductive Chardonnay delivers a rich, buttery texture, firm backbone and lovely acidic balance. The finish is clean and smooth, with impressions of intensity.
Canaletto Primitivo is deep in colour, with a bright berry fruit nose. The palate is rich, spicy, full-bodied, with a long velvety finish. Perfectly balanced.
Canonica a Cerreto Sandiavolo 2004
Sandiavolo is Canonica a Cerreto's top wine. It is made from a selection of the best grapes available and is only produced in the most promising vintages. Their decision to use the I.G.T. Toscana denomination stems from the choice to experiment with varietals that are different from those specified for the...
Cantina Terlano’s Classico is light yellow with olive reflections, the aromatics first entice with hints of cardamom, white pepper and soft pink grapefruit. Persistent apricot and ripe tropical citrus fruits gracefully swirl around a focused stream of intense minerality. Fresh fennel and bright acidity define the finish of this impeccably balanced...
Capanna Brunello di Montalcino 2003
Complex aromas of minerals, spices, cherries and berries follow through to a full-bodied yet very refined palate, with wonderfully polished tannins and a long, caressing finish. Drink now. 3,080 cases made. Rated 91 Wine Spectator The Capanna estate has been owned by the Cencioni family since 1957 and is situated to...
Caparzo Brunello di Montalcino 2003
Brunello di Montalcino, a great classic renowned all over the world, was the first Italian wine to obtain DOCG recognition. Today, it is vinified using the most advanced wine-making technologies which nevertheless keep faith with traditional methods in use since the 1800s.
The estate's newest wine and achiever of the Tre Bicchieri award for all its vintage. The three roses on the label reprsent the rose bushes once to be found in abundance around the ancient castle. Castello del Terriccio is a blend of Syrah and Petit Verdot, and is aged 18 months...
Castello di Brolio Chianti Classico 2001
The Castello di Brolio expresses the refined elegance that only the specific terroir of Brolio could produce. It is the great wine” achieved by selecting the best grapes of Brolio, matured in barriques and with a long fining in the bottle that enhances its noble elegance. Castello di Brolio’s production is...
Castello di Terriccio Lupicaia 2003
It is the leading wine of the farm - the wine which has made the estate world-renowned. This rich Super Tuscan has considerable ageing potential and it is one of the finest made; its debut vintage, as well as all following vintages, achieve the coveted Tre Bicchieri award. The two characteristic...
Castello di Terriccio Tassinaia 2004
The grapes to Tassanaia come from 37.5 acres of vineyards with sandy, stony soil and a moderating maritime climate characterized by a long ripening season. On the label two green segments symbolize the grassland of Terriccio. Tassinaia is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Sangiovese and Merlot. This big, structure wine has...
A Chianti Classico is a wine made from grapes grown in the specially designated area of Tuscany called the Classico region. The Cecchi 1998 Chianti Classico draws from these grapes to produce a delightful and well-rounded wine. A brilliant deep garnet color heralds the aroma of dried plums and wild flowers...
Vinification: Maceration on the skins in steel rotary fermentor for 5-10 days the Nebbiolo grapes and for 10-14 days the Barbera grapes, ageing in new French barriques for 16-20 months