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2022 Gaja Ca'Marcanda "Magari" Toscana IGT Rosso

2022 Gaja Ca'Marcanda "Magari" Toscana IGT Rosso

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Wine Advocate

Reviewed February 2024
The Ca' Marcanda 2021 Bolgheri Rosso Magari is a blend of Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot. It brings forth a floral bouquet, showing subtle elegance at the start. Give it a few moments and the wine hits on all cylinders with integrated oak, bright fruit, black cherry, pomegranate seed, iris root and dustings of oak spice that never overshadow the fruit. The wine is refreshingly uncomplicated but shows refined nuance instead. This is the proverbial understated elegance that Gaja achieves so beautifully. It closes with lovely acidity and dusty tannins. (ML)

Professional Reviews

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James Suckling

Review Date: 08/2023
Lots of cabernet franc character with currant bush and fresh herbs like basil and lemongrass. Medium to full body, with firm tannins and a savory finish. Some tomato leaf and currant undertones. A blend of cabernet franc, cabernet sauvignon and petit verdot.

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Vinous

Review Date: 08/2023
The 2021 Magari is the most elegant Magari I can remember tasting. Vibrant, nuanced and medium in body, the 2021 possesses notable energy from start to finish. All the elements are so nicely balanced. Dark cherry, mocha, dried herbs, licorice and menthol are finely sculpted in this super-expressive Bolgheri red. Terrific. (AG)

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Wine Spectator

Review Date: 10/2023
Tobacco, licorice and cedar aromas and flavors frame the core of black currant and black cherry fruit in this intense, vibrant red. An iron element emerges too, as this builds to the lingering finish, with fine balance and a lingering aftertaste. Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot. Best from 2025 through 2038.(BS)

Staff Reviews

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Orazio Campoli

Orazio Campoli

K&L Buyer
Review Date: 02/2025
Meaning "if only" or "perhaps", Magari represents Gaja’s interpretation of a Bordeaux-inspired blend with an Italian soul. Made from Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot this wine is deeper and more structured than Promis. The use of terre brune and terre bianche soils creates a harmonious balance between richness and elegance. Expect dark plum, graphite, and herbal notes, with a long, polished finish. Love this wine, the Cabernet Franc here shines. One of my favorite Cab Franc dominant wines of Italy for sure

Notes

Gaja Ca'Marcanda "Magari" Toscana IGT Rosso is a sophisticated and expressive red blend from the Gaja family's Ca'Marcanda estate, situated in the renowned Bolgheri region of Tuscany. "Magari," meaning "if only it were true" in Italian, reflects a sense of hope and possibility. This wine is a blend of Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, crafted to showcase the richness, complexity, and elegance that Bolgheri's unique coastal terroir can offer. On the nose, "Magari" reveals a complex bouquet of blackcurrants, ripe plums, and dark cherries, with subtle layers of Mediterranean herbs, eucalyptus, and spice. Hints of tobacco, licorice, and a touch of graphite add depth, reflecting the influence of the Bordeaux varietals. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied and well-structured, with velvety tannins and balanced acidity that frame flavors of dark fruit, black pepper, and a touch of cocoa. The finish is long, smooth, and layered, with a refined minerality that lingers elegantly.

Details

TypeRed Wine
OriginTuscany, Italy
Bottle Size750 mL
Alcohol Content13.5%
SKU1788888