Angelo Gaja’s Ca’Marcanda estate in Bolgheri showcases the family’s uncompromising commitment to maritime Tuscan terroir. The 2017 Magari is a compelling expression from a hot, arid growing season where precise viticultural intervention ensured optimal phenolic ripeness without sacrificing balance. Sourced primarily from the estate's dark loam and clay soils (terre brune), the vines benefit from cooling breezes off the Tyrrhenian Sea that maintain essential night-time diurnal temperature drops.
Composed predominantly of Cabernet Franc complemented by Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot, the wine undergoes plot-by-plot fermentation in stainless steel before barrel maturation in French oak barriques. The resulting cuvée delivers a masterclass in tension and structure, marrying classical Mediterranean scrub notes with polished dark fruit and fine-grained, persistent tannins built for cellar evolution.
Tasting notes
In the glass, the 2017 Magari presents a deep ruby-purple core. The bouquet opens with intense aromas of ripe black plum, cassis, dried rosemary, and cedar, underlaid by signatures of graphite and dark chocolate. The palate is full-bodied yet refined, offering layers of dark berry fruit, savory tapenade, and balsamic nuances framed by well-integrated oak and a fine, firm tannic backbone. The finish is persistent, carrying mineral tension and classic Tuscan freshness.