“Magari” Rosso Bolgheri DOC 2023

Ca' Marcanda | Angelo Gaja | Tuscany
Ca' Marcanda S.p.A. | Loc. Caccia al Piano | IT 57022 Castagneto Carducci

29052223 · 0,75 l · 102,67 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately

If only it were true. Angelo Gaja's Tuscan masterpiece Magari bears this Italian expression full of longing and hope in its name, and it tells the story of a dream that became reality. When the Piedmontese patriarch first explored the Maremma coast in the 1990s, he saw the potential for something extraordinary in the gentle hills of Bolgheri. Eighteen rounds of negotiations were necessary to acquire the Ca' Marcanda estate – "the house of endless negotiations", as it has been known ever since.

Today, the three protagonists of this exceptional Bordeaux blend thrive on the fertile "terre brune", the clay-rich brown soils far from the coast. Cabernet Franc leads the blend with 60% and gives the wine its characteristic elegance and freshness. Cabernet Sauvignon contributes 30% and brings structure and depth, while 10% Petit Verdot provides the spicy complexity that gives Magari its unmistakable character.

Blackcurrants and ripe plums blend with eucalyptus and lavender, while hints of graphite and fine tobacco reveal the Bordeaux origins of the grape varieties. A velvety texture of remarkable finesse unfolds on the palate – never heavy, always carried by lively acidity, which gives the wine the tension that characterises great Maremma wines. The wine offers firm grip and long-lasting power on the finish; there is nothing not to love here. SUPERIORE.DE

"Exciting aromas of blackberries and cassis open the round dance; the appearance is compact, the tannins robust, underpinned by crisp acidity, then lots of fruit on the final. A pleasure to drink now, but can also age." Vinum

"Sparkling ruby red with a violet tinge. Ripe plum, black tobacco, some graphite and dried rosemary on the nose. Precise and elegant on the palate, harmonious interplay of tannins and acidity, long, juicy final." Falstaff

"This fruity, spicy wine shows plums, bell peppers, eucalyptus leaves and cherries. The crunchy palate has crisp acidity, medium body, light extraction and a grainy finish." James Suckling

"The 2023 Bolgheri Rosso Magari, a blend of Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot, shows appealing richness and a soft, generous side with plump berry fruit, baked blackberry pie and sweet spice. A creamy texture and ripe phenolics give the wine an immediately pleasurable palate impact, while a touch of subtle sweetness carries through on the finish." Wine Advocate