ABolgheri Superiore DOC – Ornellaia
Ornellaia · Over €120
reliability high
192,15 € 230,09 €
BBolgheri Superiore DOC – Grattamacco
Grattamacco · €60 to €120
reliability high
81,36 € 91,46 €
The verdict
Bolgheri Superiore DOC – Ornellaia and Bolgheri Superiore DOC – Grattamacco neck and neck
7,8 versus 7,7: the gap is too small to separate them on the overall rating. The choice comes down to the criteria that matter to you, below.
Choose Bolgheri Superiore DOC – Ornellaia if…
- you prioritise typicité & terroir (8,2 vs 7,2) : Bolgheri Superiore DOC and Bolgheri zone (Costa Toscana) named, with detailed Bordeaux blend: precise appellation and grape varieties.
- you care about petit Verdot: the only listing in the head-to-head to mention it
Its weak point in this head-to-head: producteur & vinification (7,4). Ornellaia, named and located in Bolgheri, fermented in steel, extended maceration and aged 18 to 24 months: practices detailed.
Choose Bolgheri Superiore DOC – Grattamacco if…
- you prioritise producteur & vinification (8,3 vs 7,4) : 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.
- you prioritise polyvalence à table (7,4 vs 7,1) : 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.
- your budget matters: from €81 / btl, the lowest price in the head-to-head
Its weak point in this head-to-head: typicité & terroir (7,2). Bolgheri Superiore DOC appellation and Bolgheri zone named, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc blend consistent with the zone; no Tuscan grape variety.
Reliability high : ratings based on the file of each listing, not on a stay by our team · Ratings of the 20 October 2026 · Our rating method
Tosco's word
Grattamacco 2019 at €81.36 versus Ornellaia 2023 at €192.15: the price gap is what settles it. If your budget is tight, or if you want a multi-award-winning Bolgheri without emptying your savings, Grattamacco is the right choice, with a Toscane Cachée score of 7.7 and a very well-rated producer (8.3). If the appeal of a big name and a score of 7.8 outweighs the price, Ornellaia remains the option, but its food pairings are fairly generic.
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Criterion by criterion
The 5 criteria of the score
Why these ratings?
Bolgheri Superiore DOC – Orne…Bolgheri Superiore DOC and Bolgheri zone (Costa Toscana) named, with detailed Bordeaux blend: precise appellation and grape varieties.
Bolgheri Superiore DOC – Grat…Bolgheri Superiore DOC appellation and Bolgheri zone named, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc blend consistent with the zone; no Tuscan grape variety.
Why these ratings?
Bolgheri Superiore DOC – Orne…3 bicchieri, 3 Veronelli stars, 5 Bibenda grappoli, 4 AIS viti, Parker, Suckling and Wine Spectator at 90: multiple high-level distinctions.
Bolgheri Superiore DOC – Grat…Numerous and named distinctions: 3 bicchieri, 3 stelle Veronelli, 5 grappoli Bibenda, 4 viti AIS, James Suckling 90, Wine Spectator 90.
Why these ratings?
Bolgheri Superiore DOC – Orne…€192.15, reduced price €230.09, for a multi-awarded Bolgheri Superiore: price consistent with its rank, without being cheap.
Bolgheri Superiore DOC – Grat…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.
Why these ratings?
Bolgheri Superiore DOC – Orne…Red meats, game and aged cheeses, red fruit-spice-balsamic profile, served at 16-18 °C; pairings rather generic.
Bolgheri Superiore DOC – Grat…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.
Why these ratings?
Bolgheri Superiore DOC – Orne…Ornellaia, named and located in Bolgheri, fermented in steel, extended maceration and aged 18 to 24 months: practices detailed.
Bolgheri Superiore DOC – Grat…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.
Features
Price, estate, grape variety, vintage
What is written on the listing. “Not specified” is not “no”.
| Criterion | Bolgheri Superiore DOC – Orne… | Bolgheri Superiore DOC – Grat… |
|---|---|---|
| Recorded price | 192,15 € | 81,36 € |
| Price per 75 cl | 192,15 € | 81,36 € |
| Estate | Ornellaia | Grattamacco |
| Traveller rating | not specified | not specified |
| Reliability of our score | high | high |
| Color | Red | Red |
| Area | Bolgheri & Etruscan Coast | Bolgheri & Etruscan Coast |
| Price | More than 120 € | €60 to €120 |
| Vintage | 2023 | 2019 |
| Estate | Ornellaia | Grattamacco |
| Bottle or gift box | Wines | Wines |
| Cabernet | Yes | Yes |
| Merlot | Yes | Yes |
| Petit Verdot | Yes | not specified |
| Sauvignon | Yes | Yes |
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