Gaja Ca'Marcanda "Magari" Bolgheri, 2022
Gaja Ca'Marcanda "Magari" Bolgheri, 2022
Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot
Bolgheri | Tuscany, Italy
Vineyard Profile
In Bolgheri, both on dark soil rich in lime and clay, and white soil full of limestone, clay, and stones.
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Aging
12 months in oak, then blended and several months in the bottle.
Tasting Notes
Deep ruby red with violet hues. The Cabernet varieties show their muscles with dark small fruits like black currant, marasca cherry and blackberry. Magari shows a complex character without being brash. The nose is rich, it starts fresh and then develops into Mediterranean scrub and black tea notes. The palate is voluminous with fine-grained and silky tannins. This wine has a long-lasting and a very flavorful finish.
2022 Vintage Reviews
Wine Enthusiast | 96 Points
"Dark berries, earth and top soil headline the nose, while a citrus peel pop and a sprinkle of salt add nuance. The palate is fresher and herbaceous, with flavors of blackberries, wild fennel, mint, licorice and dark chocolate swirling through substantial, dense tannins."
— Danielle Callegari, July 2025
Jeb Dunnuck | 94 Points
"The medium red 2022 Magari has a more generous feel but offers pure aromas of cherry liqueur, pine, balsamic herbs, and forest earth. The palate is full but remains elegant without excess weight, with supple tannins, good underlying freshness of acidity, and a more rounded feel through the mid-palate and finish. It closes with delicate savory notes and is very well-managed. Drink 2025-2040."
— Audrey Frick, March 2025