Ca' Marcanda Camarcanda 2023.
The season started with a rainy winter and a cold January and February with temperatures that reached -2°C. Then starting from March the weather became increasingly warmer and in April bud break started. May and June have been incredibly rainy and extra efforts in the vineyards were necessary to protect the grapes from fungal diseases. July and August developed particularly hot and dry with temperatures that reached 42°C for a week in mid of August.
This heat wave ended by the last week of August with a 90 mm rainfall that gave vines some much needed relief. September was warm but with significant diurnal shifts: 27°C during the day and 13°C at night and allowed optimal ripening. Harvest of Cabernet Franc started on September 20th while Cabernet Sauvignon was picked for last, between the 1st and the 10th of October. Thanks to the abundant water in May and June the vines did not suffer the heat and drought of the summer and the vintage produced wines with bright acidity and elegance, with good structure, low alcohol levels and sweet tannins.
“A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, the Ca’ Marcanda 2023 Bolgheri Rosso Camarcanda feels soft and plush on the palate, unfolding in successive waves of dark fruit intensity. The 2023 vintage delivers attractive fruit depth and volume with underlying tension, maintaining balance without ever feeling heavy. Often considered an underdog among recent years, this vintage performs better than expected.” 95 points, Monica Larner – Wine Advocate, February 2026.
The season started with a rainy winter and a cold January and February with temperatures that reached -2°C. Then starting from March the weather became increasingly warmer and in April bud break started. May and June have been incredibly rainy and extra efforts in the vineyards were necessary to protect the grapes from fungal diseases. July and August developed particularly hot and dry with temperatures that reached 42°C for a week in mid of August.
This heat wave ended by the last week of August with a 90 mm rainfall that gave vines some much needed relief. September was warm but with significant diurnal shifts: 27°C during the day and 13°C at night and allowed optimal ripening. Harvest of Cabernet Franc started on September 20th while Cabernet Sauvignon was picked for last, between the 1st and the 10th of October. Thanks to the abundant water in May and June the vines did not suffer the heat and drought of the summer and the vintage produced wines with bright acidity and elegance, with good structure, low alcohol levels and sweet tannins.
“A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, the Ca’ Marcanda 2023 Bolgheri Rosso Camarcanda feels soft and plush on the palate, unfolding in successive waves of dark fruit intensity. The 2023 vintage delivers attractive fruit depth and volume with underlying tension, maintaining balance without ever feeling heavy. Often considered an underdog among recent years, this vintage performs better than expected.” 95 points, Monica Larner – Wine Advocate, February 2026.