Grattamacco
Bolgheri Rosso Superiore 2021
Other years:
2022| Denomination | DOC Bolgheri Rosso Superiore |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Area | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, 15% Sangiovese |
| Aging | Aged for 18 months in first and second use barriques; matured in bottle for 12 months. |
| Other years | 2022 |
- Origin and soil: Bolgheri Superiore DOC, 100 metres; calcareous sandstone and clay soil
- Varietal composition: Cabernet Sauvignon 65%, Merlot 20%, Sangiovese 15%
- Harvest and fermentation: hand-picked harvest; spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts
- Ageing: 18 months in first and second use barriques plus 12 months in bottle
- Tasting notes and pairings: hints of dark fruits and balsamic; ideal with roasts, braised meats, game and cheeses
Description
What kind of wine it is
Grattamacco Bolgheri Rosso Superiore is a still organic red wine that precisely expresses the soul of the Tuscan coast. Produced by the Grattamacco winery, this Bolgheri Rosso Superiore is born from a balanced blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Sangiovese grapes. On the nose, it offers an intense profile characterised by black fruits and blackcurrant, enriched with balsamic hints and aromas of Mediterranean scrub. On the palate, it reveals itself as austere and fresh, supported by a pronounced minerality and fine, enveloping tannins. The finish is long and persistent, offering elegant notes of tobacco and sweet spices.
Where it comes from
The grapes originate from the renowned coastal area of Castagneto Carducci. The vineyards are located at around one hundred metres above sea level, immersed in a mild Mediterranean climate. The soils, distinguished by a complex composition of calcareous sandstone and clay, give the wine a marked aromatic intensity and a deep structure. Grattamacco is considered a pioneering winery in the area, renowned for maintaining the use of Sangiovese in the Bolgheri Rosso Superiore blend, thus enhancing the authentic connection with its place of origin.
How it is produced
Production begins with a rigorous manual harvest. Alcoholic fermentation occurs spontaneously thanks to indigenous yeasts in open wooden vats, with prolonged maceration on the skins for optimal extraction. Malolactic fermentation and subsequent maturation take place in barrels of first and second passage for eighteen months, before concluding the process with bottle ageing. Ideal if served after a brief decanting, this wine pairs beautifully with roasts, braised meats, local game and mature cheeses.
History and Curiosities
Founded in 1977 under the guidance of the Tipa family, the Grattamacco estate stands as a true pioneering winery in Bolgheri. With over forty years of dedication to organic cultivation and a deep respect for nature, the company enhances an extraordinary ten-hectare vineyard. This excellence is distinguished by the decision to retain Sangiovese in the refined blend of Bolgheri Superiore, a majestic red wine awarded the Tre Bicchieri by Gambero Rosso and the Cinque Grappoli by Bibenda.
Awards
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2021
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Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1977
- Oenologist: Luca Marrone, Maurizio Castelli
- Bottles produced: 200.000
- Hectares: 34
| Name | Grattamacco Bolgheri Rosso Superiore 2021 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red organic still |
| Denomination | Bolgheri DOC |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, 15% Sangiovese |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vendor | Grattamacco |
| Story | History and Curiosities Founded in 1977 under the guidance of the Tipa family, the Grattamacco estate stands as a true pioneering winery in Bolgheri. With over forty years of dedication to organic cultivation and a deep respect for nature, the company enhances an extraordinary ten-hectare vineyard. This excellence is distinguished by the decision to retain Sangiovese in the refined blend of Bolgheri Superiore, a majestic red wine awarded the Tre Bicchieri by Gambero Rosso and the Cinque Grappoli by Bibenda. |
| Origin | Bolgheri area (Livorno), Tuscany, Italy |
| Climate | Mild Mediterranean / temperate Mediterranean |
| Soil composition | Calcareous sandstone and clay |
| Cultivation system | Spurred cordon and single Guyot |
| Plants per hectare | 4500-6000 |
| Yield per hectare | 60 quintals |
| Harvest | From the second week of September to the first week of October |
| Production technique | Manual harvest; spontaneous alcoholic fermentation in small open wooden vats; prolonged maceration in contact with the skins; malolactic fermentation in barriques; maturation for 18 months in barriques and bottle ageing for 12 months |
| Wine making | Spontaneous alcoholic fermentation in small open truncated-cone wooden vats with prolonged maceration in contact with the skins; malolactic fermentation in barriques; maturation for 18 months in first and second passage barriques and bottle ageing for 12 months. |
| Aging | Aged for 18 months in first and second use barriques; matured in bottle for 12 months. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |