Gaja 2020 Ca'Marcanda Magari

Immerse yourself in the allure of Gaja's 2020 Ca'Marcanda Magari, a symphony of flavors that dances across the palate in deep ruby red splendor, adorned with violet hues. The triumvirate of Cabernet varieties flexes its muscles, unleashing an opulent blend of black currant, marasca cherry, and blackberry, orchestrating a harmonious medley of dark small fruits. Yet, Magari remains a paragon of sophistication, avoiding brashness as it unveils its complex character.

As the curtain rises on this vinous performance, the nose takes center stage, a rich overture that begins with a refreshing note and crescendos into the aromatic embrace of Mediterranean scrub and black tea. Each inhalation is a journey through the Tuscan landscape, a sensory exploration that prepares the audience for the voluminous palate that follows. Silky, fine-grained tannins caress the taste buds, creating a texture that is both luxurious and inviting. The grand finale, a long-lasting and flavorful finish, leaves an indelible impression that lingers on the palate.

The 2020 Bolgheri Rosso Magari, a composition of Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Petit Verdot, takes the spotlight in a vintage kissed by abundant sunshine and luminosity from the nearby Tyrrhenian Sea. This edition of Magari, with Cabernet Franc leading the ensemble at 60% to 65%, unfolds as a round, voluminous masterpiece, its fleshed-out character a testament to the ideal conditions of the vintage. Despite the toasty reputation of the 2020 vintage in Tuscany, the Tuscan Coast enjoys a unique microclimate, thanks to steep diurnal temperature shifts and a cool spring, resulting in stress-free fruit ripening. Dark blackberry and sweet spice dominate the opening act, revealing a polished and silky side to the robust fruit concentration.

For connoisseurs seeking immediate gratification, this polished red is a masterpiece of drinkability, showcasing redcurrant and fresh-herb characters that captivate the senses. Sandalwood whispers through the medium-bodied composition, accompanied by medium, firm tannins that provide structure and a crisp, clean finish. Whether savored now or cellared for the future, the 2020 Ca'Marcanda Magari is a sensory journey that transcends time, an embodiment of Gaja's commitment to crafting wines of unparalleled elegance and allure.

Alcohol: 14.5%

94 POINTS - "The 2020 Bolgheri Rosso Magari is Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot, with the Franc in a leading position at 60% to 65%. Born in a vintage that saw plenty of sunshine and luminosity from the Tyrrhenian Sea just a few kilometers away, this edition of Magari is especially round, voluminous and fleshed out. The 2020 vintage is considered quite toasty elsewhere in Tuscany, but in fact was more contained here along the Tuscan Coast thanks to steep diurnal shifts between day and nighttime temperatures and a cool spring. The year also saw enough rain at the right moments to assure stress-free fruit ripening. The wine opens to dark blackberry and sweet spice, with a very polished and silky side to robust fruit concentration." - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

92 POINTS - "A polished red with lovely drinkability already, showing redcurrant and fresh-herb character. Some sandalwood, too. Medium-bodied with medium, firm tannins and a crisp and clean finish. Drink or hold." - James Suckling

Socially Rated 4+ / 5 ⭐

Deep ruby red with violet hues. The Cabernet varieties show their muscles with dark small fruits like black currant, marasca cherry and blackberry. 2020 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.