2002 Gaja Ca' Marcanda Magari
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This is only the second commercial release of the wines from Angelo Gaja’s sizeable – 250 acres of vineyards and still growing – new property in Bolgheri on the Tuscany coast. One of the objectives, from the start, was to make important quantities of wine of a significant level, and the 2002 Magari, which might be called the “deuxieme vin” of this Bordeaux-styled operation fits the bill with its fresh and ripe berry sensations, pleasurable light notes of herbs, vigor, length, and sweet fruit. Drink: 2006-2010. Importer: Paterno Imports, Lake Bluff, IL; tel. (847) 604-8900
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This is only the second commercial release of the wines from Angelo Gaja’s sizeable – 250 acres of vineyards and still growing – new property in Bolgheri on the Tuscany coast. One of the objectives, from the start, was to make important quantities of wine of a significant level, and the 2002 Magari, which might be called the “deuxieme vin” of this Bordeaux-styled operation fits the bill with its fresh and ripe berry sensations, pleasurable light notes of herbs, vigor, length, and sweet fruit. Drink: 2006-2010. Apr 2006, www.robertparker.com
About the producer
Gaja has been at the forefront of the Piedmont wine scene for many years and is Barbaresco’s most decorated producer. The winery has received a record number of Gambero Rosso Tre Bicchieri awards – the highest accolade from Italy’s leading wine publication.