Grattamacco
Bolgheri L'Alberello 2022
| Denomination | IGT Toscana |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Area | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 45% Cabernet Franc, 5% Petit Verdot |
| Aging | Malolactic fermentation follows in barriques, where the wine matures for 18 months; ageing continues in the bottle for at least another 12 months. |
- Organic Red Toscana IGT 2022: still wine, 13.5% vol, 0.75 l bottle
- Grape blend: Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, with 5% Petit Verdot
- Vinification: fermentation in wood, aged 18 months in barrique and 12 months in bottle
- Aromatic profile: notes of cherry, mulberry, graphite and cigar box
- Serving: decant for 1 hour, serve at 16-18 °C. Ideal with grilled meats and game
Description
What kind of wine it is
Grattamacco L’Alberello is an organic red that expresses the Tuscan region through a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. The bouquet combines notes of cherry, mulberry and blackcurrant with hints of graphite, leather, coffee, cigar box and refined vegetal nuances. On the palate, it is glyceric and enveloping, supported by a solid structure and well-integrated silky tannins. The sip stands out for its warmth and long persistence, perfectly consistent with the initial aromas.
Where it comes from
The wine originates in Castagneto Carducci, at the heart of the Bolgheri wine region. The vineyards are cultivated using the goblet training system, an agronomic choice that defines the project’s identity through manual care and precise spacing between the vines. The roots delve into sandy-clay soils with a moderate limestone content, a composition that enhances aromatic clarity and a well-defined structural texture. Grattamacco is a historic estate, instrumental in promoting the value of the Tuscan region.
How it is produced
Production limits yields to a maximum of one kilogram of grapes per branch, in order to concentrate the fruit’s quality. After manual harvesting, alcoholic fermentation takes place in small wooden conical vats, encouraging prolonged maceration. This is followed by malolactic fermentation with maturation in barrels for eighteen months, during which the wine gains stability and breadth. The production cycle concludes with bottle ageing for at least twelve months, essential for harmonising the structural components.
History and Curiosities
Founded in 1977, Grattamacco is a historic winery, a pioneer in enhancing the Bolgheri region. L’Alberello 2022 pays tribute to the vine training system of the same name: here, the vines are tended entirely by hand, with a strict yield of just one kilogram of grapes per plant to maximise quality. Created by oenologists Luca Marrone and Maurizio Castelli, this organic red wine, awarded 93 points by James Suckling and the Tre Bicchieri by Gambero Rosso, elegantly expresses the essence of the prestigious Tuscan terroir.
Awards
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2022
4Italian Sommelier Foundation (FIS) guide This has been one of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy for over 10 years.
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2022
93/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
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2022
3One of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy.
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2022
4Italian Sommelier Association (AIS) guide
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2022
93/100
Wine spectator is the most influential wine guide on the internet.
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 L'Alberello 2022 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red organic still |
| Denomination | Toscana IGT |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 45% Cabernet Franc, 5% Petit Verdot |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vendor | Grattamacco |
| Story | History and Curiosities Founded in 1977, Grattamacco is a historic winery, a pioneer in enhancing the Bolgheri region. L’Alberello 2022 pays tribute to the vine training system of the same name: here, the vines are tended entirely by hand, with a strict yield of just one kilogram of grapes per plant to maximise quality. Created by oenologists Luca Marrone and Maurizio Castelli, this organic red wine, awarded 93 points by James Suckling and the Tre Bicchieri by Gambero Rosso, elegantly expresses the essence of the prestigious Tuscan terroir. |
| Origin | Castagneto Carducci (LI), Bolgheri, Toscana, Italia |
| Soil composition | Sandy clay soils with moderate calcareous content |
| Production technique | Alcoholic fermentation in small conical wooden containers with inverted caps; malolactic fermentation and ageing in barriques |
| Wine making | The preparation of the wine begins with alcoholic fermentation in small conical wooden containers, with the lids inverted, where the fermentation of the must takes longer; this is followed by malolactic fermentation in barriques with ageing for 18 months in barriques and at least a further 12 months in bottle. |
| Aging | Malolactic fermentation follows in barriques, where the wine matures for 18 months; ageing continues in the bottle for at least another 12 months. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |