Grattamacco
Bolgheri Rosso Grattamacco 2024
| Denomination | DOC Bolgheri Rosso |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Area | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Cabernet Franc, 10% Merlot, 10% Sangiovese |
| Aging | Malolactic fermentation in barrique; ageing in barrique for 10 months; minimum ageing of 6 months in bottle. |
- Denomination and style: Bolgheri DOC, still organic red wine with an elegant character
- Grape blend: 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Cabernet Franc, 10% Merlot, 10% Sangiovese
- Aromatic profile: notes of black fruits, candied plum, liquorice, cinnamon and sweet tobacco
- Vinification: fermentation at 27–30°C, malolactic, 10 months in barrique, 6 months in bottle
- Serving: decant for 1 hour at 16–18°C. Ideal with meats, game, spicy foods and cheeses
Description
What kind of wine it is
Grattamacco Bolgheri Rosso is an elegant, still organic wine. This blend of grape varieties harmonises Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Sangiovese. On the nose, it is intense, with aromas of small black fruits, candied plum, liquorice and cinnamon evolving into notes of sweet tobacco. The palate is soft and enveloping, boasting excellent flavour progression, supported by pleasant acidity and fine tannins. To fully appreciate its complexity when paired with meats, game and mature cheeses, a preliminary decanting of about an hour is recommended.
Where it comes from
Produced in Bolgheri, in the heart of Tuscany, this wine originates from the Grattamacco vineyards. The complex soil matrix, characterised by tuffaceous clays, marl and alluvial pebbles, gives the structure remarkable definition. The estate has operated since 1977, following the strict principles of organic farming on the Livorno hills. The natural balance between the local microclimate and the unique features of the area ensures this red has significant ageing potential, capable of evolving beautifully for over a decade.
How it is produced
Vinification begins with alcoholic fermentation in open wooden vats and stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature. This is followed by malolactic fermentation in barrels, a crucial step to soften the acidity and define the tannic structure. The wine then matures in wooden barrels for a period of ten months. The process concludes with a final ageing of at least six months, which gives the palate an elegant finish and a finely spiced texture.
History and Curiosities
Founded in 1977, the Grattamacco winery has helped to shape the prestigious identity of the Bolgheri DOC in Tuscany. This elegant Bolgheri Rosso 2024 celebrates its historic legacy, combining respect for tradition with a strict organic and sustainable production. Born among the splendid hills of Livorno and overseen by expert oenologists, this refined wine stands out for its extraordinary longevity of 10-15 years, promising collectors a complex, profound and exciting evolution of flavour over time.
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 2024 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red organic still |
| Denomination | Bolgheri DOC |
| Vintage | 2024 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Cabernet Franc, 10% Merlot, 10% Sangiovese |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vendor | Grattamacco |
| Story | History and Curiosities Founded in 1977, the Grattamacco winery has helped to shape the prestigious identity of the Bolgheri DOC in Tuscany. This elegant Bolgheri Rosso 2024 celebrates its historic legacy, combining respect for tradition with a strict organic and sustainable production. Born among the splendid hills of Livorno and overseen by expert oenologists, this refined wine stands out for its extraordinary longevity of 10 5 years, promising collectors a complex, profound and exciting evolution of flavour over time. |
| Origin | Bolgheri (Livorno) |
| Soil composition | Tuffaceous clays, calcareous-marly clays, alluvial pebble with conglomerate of calcareous-ferrous clays |
| Fermentation temperature | Controlled temperature from 27 to 30 °C |
| Production technique | Fermentation in open, truncated-cone wooden vats and stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature (27–30 °C); malolactic fermentation in barriques; ageing in barriques for 10 months and at least 6 months in bottle |
| Wine making | Vinification begins with alcoholic fermentation in open, truncated-conical wooden vats and stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature (27–30 °C). Malolactic fermentation takes place in barriques; ageing in barriques for 10 months and a minimum of 6 months in bottle. |
| Aging | Malolactic fermentation in barrique; ageing in barrique for 10 months; minimum ageing of 6 months in bottle. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |