Gaja Ca'Marcanda's 2009 Magari

I know what those of you who know me are already saying, "Again?  Really?"  I continue to turn to this wine for big steaks because of the consistency it provides in big, powerful mouthfuls of spicy red fruit flavors with an oaky but pleasant finish.

Made up of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc grapes, the wine carries itself well due to the rich soils of the Tuscan countryside where it is made in Italy.  If you are in the mood for something just a bit lighter, I would recommend its sister wine the "Promis".

While Robert Parker gave this vintage a 92, previous vintages consistently scored similarly or higher.

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You can find this on wine.com for $78.99 (the top end of our $$ range).