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Description
"Angelo Gaja is, without question, the most famous wine producer in Italy. Possibly one of the most famous in the world. He is credited with developing techniques that revolutionised winemaking in Italy.
- International Wine Challenge
Magari is Ca’ Marcanda in full voice. This is the flagship red from Angelo Gaja’s Tuscan outpost - an estate that took years to find, even longer to negotiate, and now stands as one of Bolgheri’s most distinctive vineyards. The name Magari loosely translates to “if only” or “we wish,” capturing both the ambition and playfulness behind the project.
The 2022 vintage brings together Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and a touch of Petit Verdot, grown across two key soil types on the estate: limestone-rich “white” soils from higher slopes and deeper, sandier “dark” soils that give juicier, rounder fruit. Each variety is fermented separately (with a portion of whole bunch), then blended after 16–18 months in oak - about a quarter of which is new.
Magari always treads that fine line between ripeness and restraint. It’s generous and plush, yes, but also lifted, composed, and unmistakably Bolgheri.
95 points
"Redcurrant, cherry and olive-leaf aromas follow through to a medium body with fine, caressing tannins and a long, juicy finish. Lightly crunchy and chewy."
- James Suckling
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