“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. This Italian idiom, full of longing and hope, lends its name to Angelo Gaja's Tuscan masterpiece, *Magari*, and 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 rolling hills of Bolgheri. It took eighteen rounds of negotiations to acquire the Ca' Marcanda estate – "the house of endless negotiations", as it has since been known.

The three key varieties of this exceptional Bordeaux blend now thrive on the fertile "terre brune" – the loam-rich brown soils far from the coast. Cabernet Franc makes up 60% of the blend, lending the wine its characteristic elegance and freshness. Cabernet Sauvignon makes up 30% of the blend, contributing structure and depth, whilst 10% Petit Verdot provides the spicy complexity that gives Magari its unmistakable character.

Blackcurrants and ripe plums blend with eucalyptus and lavender, whilst hints of graphite and fine tobacco reveal the Bordeaux origins of the grape varieties. On the palate, a velvety texture of remarkable finesse unfolds – never heavy, always underpinned by lively acidity, which lends the wine that tension that characterises great Maremma wines. The wine offers firm structure and a long-lasting, powerful finish; there is simply nothing not to love about it. SUPERIORE.DE

"The wine opens with exciting aromas of blackberries and cassis; the palate is compact, the tannins robust, underpinned by crisp acidity, followed by plenty of fruit on final. It's a pleasure to drink now, but can also be laid down for further ageing." Vinum

"A sparkling ruby red with violet hues. On the nose, ripe plum, black tobacco, a hint of graphite and dried rosemary. On the palate, precise and elegant, with a harmonious balance of tannins and acidity, leading to final long, juicy final." Falstaff

"Black currant, blackberry, bell pepper, iron and tobacco flavors gather in this sleek red. Tightens up on the finish, where the fruit and savory elements echo. Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot." Wine Spectator

"This fruity, spicy wine displays notes of plums, peppers, eucalyptus leaves and cherries. On the palate, it is crisp with lively acidity, medium body, light tannins and a grainy finish." James Suckling

"The 2023 Bolgheri Rosso Magari, a blend of Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot, displays an appealing fullness and a soft, generous character with plump berry fruit, baked blackberry tart and sweet spice. A creamy texture and ripe phenols give the wine an immediate, pleasant impression on the palate, whilst a hint of subtle sweetness is detectable on the finish." Wine Advocate