The history of innovation in wine production that lies behind the Gaja name is legendary in the industry. Family owned and first founded in 1859 with the Gaja Winery in Barbaresco, the Gaja family have been growing vines and making wine for five generations.
From the planting of Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay in the hallowed soils of Piedmont to the unheard of blending of Barbera grapes with Nebbiolo, Angelo Gaja has consistently challenged the Italian wine making tradition and mindset, with, most importantly, superb results.
We are proud to stock the excellent wines of the Gaja estate in Ca'Marcanda, Tuscany, produced from non-indigenous internationally renowned varieties and demonstrating that there is so much more to this wonderful region than Sangiovese, wonderful as it can be! The Ca 'Marcanda range which means the 'house of endless negotiations' is so called following the 18 trips required to finalise the acquisition of this 100ha Bolgheri estate.
Magari means if only it were true!, an expression used often in Italian to express desire, hope, and a vision of a bright future.
Magari’s international and widely appealing grape varietals offer a fresh approach to Italian wines and a lushness that is attractive to a broader wine drinker.
The vineyard blocks that make up this blend are further away from the nearby sea, closer to the fertile hillside. The loamy, clay-rich soils here are known as terre brune (dark brown earth), is key in creating round wines with mineral characters.
The three varieties ferment and macerate separately for around 15 days. After 12 months of ageing in oak, they are blended and then aged for several months in the bottle before release.
In 2022, we calculated 600 mm of rainfall in line with Bolgheri’s average, but with an irregular distribution that was concentrated between October to December 2021 and late summer leaving a long period of drought in between. Temperatures were high throughout the season. However, the vines showed great resiliency in managing water shortages and high temperatures. With our work in the vineyards, the little moisture we had did reach into the soil. May recorded summer-like temperatures with breezes and 28° C during the day along with no rain. In June, the temperatures were normal. In July the heat became torrid and extremely dry. There were no fungal or pest problems. The rains arrived in mid-August which rebalanced the vintage, diluted the grape’s high sugar concentration, softened the skins, and helped the tannins to ripen, leading to an optimal balance. The weather assisted us with a mistral wind that dried the humidity and prevented mold development. We began the long harvest of whites on August 16. Several thunderstorms in early September created conditions of high humidity, dangerous for mold development, but quite useful for encouraging full and balanced grape maturity. Thanks to the soft and fertile soils, the grass between the rows that had absorbed excess water began to grow again.
Tasting Notes
The fresh and herbaceous notes of Vermentino combine with the remarkable complexity and roundness of Viognier. Fiano adds a floral
and balsamic note to the bouquet. The nose is generous with peach, apricot, sage, and marine notes, revealing a fresh, rounded, and lingering taste in the mouth.
Origin：Tuscany, Italy
Type：White Wine
Grapes : Vermentino, Viognier and Fiano
Alcohol：13.5 %
Bottle Size：700ml
