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Grattamacco's Bolgheri Superiore 2019, a Bordeaux-style blend aged 12-18 months in barriques and multi-awarded (3 bicchieri, 5 grappoli, 90 points). Limitation: no Tuscan grape variety or organic mention, and a price of €81.36 that remains that of its rank.
Bolgheri Superiore DOC appellation and Bolgheri zone named, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc blend consistent with the zone; no Tuscan grape variety.
Numerous and named distinctions: 3 bicchieri, 3 stelle Veronelli, 5 grappoli Bibenda, 4 viti AIS, James Suckling 90, Wine Spectator 90.
At €81.36 (crossed-out price €91.46) for a multi-awarded Bolgheri Superiore 2019, the price remains consistent with its rank, without being a bargain.
Precise pairings (red meats, game, aged cheeses), detailed aromatic profile and serving temperature of 16-18°C indicated; no mention of a specific aging potential.
Grattamacco estate named and located in Bolgheri; fermentation in open truncated wooden vats and 12-18 months aging in barriques specified, with no mention of organic.
Independent rating, calculated from the property's public information and traveler reviews. Commissions received on bookings are not included in the rating.
Comment on noteThe wine
Imagine yourself in the heart of Tuscany, where the sun caresses the vines and the sea breeze brings wafts of Mediterranean scrubland. That is the very essence I found in this Bolgheri Superiore from Grattamacco, a true gem that captures the spirit of its land.
The Grattamacco estate is an institution in Bolgheri, renowned for its history and the consistent quality of its wines. This Bolgheri Superiore 2019 comes from a ten-hectare vineyard, nestled at an altitude of one hundred meters above sea level. It is there that Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc thrive, benefiting from a unique microclimate that shapes their character. Fermentation takes place in open truncated wooden tanks, a method that respects the natural expression of the fruit.
After this first step, the wine ages for eighteen months in first and second passage barriques, an aging that gives it complexity and elegance, followed by further refinement in the bottle. In your glass, it reveals a magnificent deep ruby red color, deep and inviting. On the nose, you will immediately be seduced by intense aromas of red fruits, enhanced by distinct balsamic notes and evocative nuances of Mediterranean scrubland. The woody touches, perfectly integrated, bring an elegant smoky finish. On the palate, this wine reveals a decided freshness, with a well-presented tannic structure and a pleasant acidic perception. The finish is persistent, marked by the powerful return of sapid and mineral notes, which will remind you of the richness of its terroir.
This Bolgheri Superiore is a structured wine, designed to accompany characterful dishes. I particularly recommend it with red meats, where its power and complexity will find a perfect echo. Imagine it alongside a fine cut of beef, or even game. If you have the chance, a Chianina fillet would be a divine pairing, a truly perfect match that will elevate the flavors. It is a wine that, although already extraordinary in its youth, promises great emotions over time, capable of improving and revealing new facets. A bottle to open for a special occasion, or simply to treat yourself and travel to Tuscany for the duration of a tasting.
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