Gaja

Ca' Marcanda Magari Toscana Sangiovese Blend

9.1113 ratings
9.123 pro ratings
Tuscany, Italy
Sangiovese Blend
Goose, Game, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Chili & Hot Spicy, Duck, Pasta, Herbs, Beans & Peas, Mushrooms, Onion, Veal, Hard Cheese, Pork, Tomato-Based, Pungent Cheese, Chicken, Turkey, Salami & Prosciutto, Soft Cheese, Venison
Top Notes For
Sean Genn

Took over an hour in the decanter to open up. Very shy at first and slowly started to show something. Maybe it will come around in a few more years. Sage, flowers and red fruit.

Took over an hour in the decanter to open up. Very shy at first and slowly started to show something. Maybe it will come around in a few more years. Sage, flowers and red fruit.

1 person found it helpfulSep 5th, 2015
Greg Hirson

Corks and Barrels at Cork Supply USA

7.4

So hot and ripe. Not for me.

So hot and ripe. Not for me.

1 person found it helpfulJul 27th, 2014
Meghan Hamilton

Wine Educator Joseph Phelps Vineyards

8.8

Nice, easy, to the point.

Nice, easy, to the point.

Apr 4th, 2016
Scorewine

Wine writer http://www.israelwines.co.il

8.9

A lovely "Gaja blend of CS and Merlot, still young and needs a bit more time to be fully accessible. Deep black color, the nose is full of cherries, black current, prunes and sweet spices, the body is full and delicious, still a bit tight and the tannins are kicking, with time it should become smooth and rewarding has it has enough acidity to carry it for another decade, long dry yet fruity finish. My score 89, drink to 2025

A lovely "Gaja blend of CS and Merlot, still young and needs a bit more time to be fully accessible. Deep black color, the nose is full of cherries, black current, prunes and sweet spices, the body is full and delicious, still a bit tight and the tannins are kicking, with time it should become smooth and rewarding has it has enough acidity to carry it for another decade, long dry yet fruity finish. My score 89, drink to 2025

Sep 20th, 2015
Scorewine

Wine writer http://www.israelwines.co.il

9.2

Gaja: a benchmark for modern quality Toscana wines with an out of the box non traditional wine making, a hallmark to Italian supper Toscana wines. nThis robust wine is no exception. nThe wine is intense rich and multi layered in all aspects, the color is deep almost black, the nose rich and intense, full of black cherry, plums, espresso and loads of dark intense chocolate, with sweet spices, the body is big full robust with chewy tannins and lovely acidity, the finish is supper long. My score 92, drink 2027

Gaja: a benchmark for modern quality Toscana wines with an out of the box non traditional wine making, a hallmark to Italian supper Toscana wines. nThis robust wine is no exception. nThe wine is intense rich and multi layered in all aspects, the color is deep almost black, the nose rich and intense, full of black cherry, plums, espresso and loads of dark intense chocolate, with sweet spices, the body is big full robust with chewy tannins and lovely acidity, the finish is supper long. My score 92, drink 2027

May 10th, 2015
Kristi

Not one of my favorite Magari vintages but very approachable now.

Not one of my favorite Magari vintages but very approachable now.

Nov 29th, 2014
Damien Lehoux

Wow

Apr 25th, 2014
Christopher Wisner

Wine Manager, American Wine & Spirits

9.9

Less fruit forward than the Promis. Dried fruit, dried rose petals....rustic yet refined.

Less fruit forward than the Promis. Dried fruit, dried rose petals....rustic yet refined.

Jan 30th, 2014
Alan Gary

Structured and Massive, a few years to mature and it will be beautiful

Structured and Massive, a few years to mature and it will be beautiful

Jan 28th, 2014
Kimberly Anderson

Big and bold. Love this! Good for a dinner with the Birthday boy (tomorrow) @Chad Anderson

Big and bold. Love this! Good for a dinner with the Birthday boy (tomorrow) @Chad Anderson

Dec 31st, 2016