Gaja Ca' Marcanda Promis 2018

Coming from a classic, Bolgheri vintage, Promis shows a bright, ruby-red colour. The nose has hints of spice such as cinnamon and star anise along with pronounced red fruits like strawberry and black cherry. The tannins are juicy and persistent all culminating in a salinity that is a classic hallmark of good vintages in Bolgheri. 14.5% ABV.

Promis is a great example of groundbreaking approach.  It is made from fruit sourced from Bolgheri near the Tuscan coast in a Super Tuscan style using international grape varieties. The blend is primarily composed of Merlot along with a smaller proportion of Syrah and Sangiovese which thrive in the local terre brune or dark soils and hot summer days cooled by sea breezes. The result is a rich, voluptuous red wine which is bursting with dark berry and plum notes and subtle spiced notes from the 12 months of ageing in oak barrels.