Grattamacco
Bolgheri Rosso Superiore 2022
Other years:
2021| 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, followed by 12 months of bottle ageing. |
| Other years | 2021 |
- Name and vintage: Bolgheri Rosso Superiore DOC 2022, still biodynamic red wine
- Grape variety: 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, 15% Sangiovese
- Vinification: fermentation in wood, aged 18 months in barrique and 12 months in bottle
- Tasting notes: blackberry and blackcurrant, Mediterranean herbs; soft tannins, spicy finish
- Serving: decant for 1 hour at 16-18°C; ideal with wild boar, braised meats, cured meats and cheeses
Description
What kind of wine it is
Grattamacco Bolgheri Rosso Superiore is a still red wine that expresses the authentic soul of its territory through meticulous agricultural management. Born from a harmonious blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Sangiovese, it presents a dry, full and austere profile. On the nose, it offers intense aromas of blackberry, blackcurrant and dark cherry, intertwined with balsamic notes, Mediterranean scrub herbs and light hints of graphite. On the palate, it is supported by vibrant acidity and velvety tannins. The complex structure culminates in a long, mineral finish, enhanced by delicate notes of tobacco, confirming its marked propensity for long ageing.
Where it comes from
This label originates along the Tuscan coast, in the prestigious Bolgheri area. The vineyards of the Grattamacco estate stretch across hills tempered by the mild Mediterranean climate. The soil, characterised by a rich matrix of calcareous sandstone and clay, is fundamental in giving the wine high aromatic intensity and firm acidic backbone. The historic choice to combine Sangiovese with international varieties creates a strong link with the land, outlining a distinctive and unmistakable identity that fully enhances the natural potential of the Bolgheri terroir.
How it is produced
The process begins with the rigorous manual harvesting of the best bunches. Vinification involves spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts in small open wooden vats, combined with prolonged maceration on the skins for optimal extraction. Malolactic fermentation and maturation take place in first and second passage barrels for eighteen months. This skilful use of wood imparts elegant toasted and spicy nuances without overpowering the freshness of the fruit. The process concludes with bottle ageing for twelve months, ensuring perfect structural harmony.
History and Curiosities
Founded in 1977, the Grattamacco estate is a pioneering reality boasting over forty years of organic and biodynamic viticulture. This elegant wine is born from hillside vineyards tempered by the Mediterranean climate, on soils rich in calcareous sandstone and clay. It stands out among the rare excellences that choose to enhance Sangiovese in the blend, giving a distinctive identity to its Bolgheri Superiore DOC. The meticulous manual harvest and the long ageing in barriques give rise to a prestigious 2022 vintage, awarded multiple times by Italian guides.
Awards
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2022
5Italian 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
3This guide is highly respected and offers the most comprehensive review of Italian wines. It has a long tradition and is based on blind tastings carried out by over 100 experts.
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2022
3One of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy.
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 2022 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red organic still |
| Denomination | Bolgheri DOC |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| 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, the Grattamacco estate is a pioneering reality boasting over forty years of organic and biodynamic viticulture. This elegant wine is born from hillside vineyards tempered by the Mediterranean climate, on soils rich in calcareous sandstone and clay. It stands out among the rare excellences that choose to enhance Sangiovese in the blend, giving a distinctive identity to its Bolgheri Superiore DOC. The meticulous manual harvest and the long ageing in barriques give rise to a prestigious 2022 vintage, awarded multiple times by Italian guides. |
| Origin | Bolgheri area (LI), Tuscany |
| Climate | Temperate Mediterranean |
| Soil composition | Calcareous sandstone and clay |
| Cultivation system | Spurred cordon and simple Guyot |
| Plants per hectare | 4500-6000 |
| Yield per hectare | 60 quintals per hectare |
| Harvest | From the second week of September to the first week of October |
| Production technique | Spontaneous alcoholic fermentation in small open wooden vats with maceration in contact with the skins; maturation in barriques (first and second use) |
| Wine making | Spontaneous alcoholic fermentation in small open truncated-cone wooden vats with 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, followed by 12 months of bottle ageing. |
| Total acidity | 4.9 gr/L |
| Residual sugar | 0.5 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |