Description

Grattamacco’s “Grattamacco” Bolgheri Superiore is an iconic wine in Bolgheri, Italy, and beyond. The flagship wine of the estate, this was the second important wine to come from the Bolgheri area following Sassicaia. Grattamacco was founded in 1977 and was the second winery of the Bolgheri appellation, following Sassicaia. The winery lies on a rise between Castagneto Carducci and Bolgheri, with a panoramic view of the Tuscan coast. The Grattamacco vineyards are located at about 1000-2000+ ft above sea level, in a wonderfully protected plot that spans over one of Bolgheri’s only two hills, and is surrounded by other internationally renowned Bolgheri properties.  Grattamacco is a “must have” Tuscan “collectible”!

First vintage was 1979.  Estate vineyards planted at 1000 to 2,000+ ft elevation from 1989 to 2002.  Certified organic.   65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot and 15% Sangiovese.  28 days maceration.  Fermented in conical 225 L French oak shaped vat.  Aged 21 months in 30% new oak, 50% second use, 20% third use.  Bottled unfined.  pH level 3.48. Acidity 5.5g/L. Alcohol 14.5%.

“Blueberry, black currant and pomegranate flavors are accented by oak spice, graphite and rosemary notes in this fresh, long red. Taut and vibrant, with terrific balance and a fine-grained band of tannins lining the finish. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Sangiovese. Best from 2026 through 2043. 5,500 cases made, 500 cases imported.” – 96 points – Wine Spectator