Bolgheri Superiore DOC – Grattamacco ou Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG – Frescobaldi ?

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.

Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…Rufina subzone named as DOCG, Sangiovese at 90% with Malvasia Nera and Colorino, galestro soil described: a clear Tuscan anchor, but 10% Merlot and Cabernet.

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.

Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…Tre Bicchieri, 4 grappoli Bibenda, 3 stelle Veronelli, plus scores of 90 to 92 from Suckling, Parker and Wine Spectator: high recognition.

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.

Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…€15.37 for a Chianti Rufina Riserva awarded Tre Bicchieri, with a crossed-out price of €18.60: clearly below the usual price for this tier.

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.

Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…Pairs with red meats, game and aged cheeses, red fruit and spice profile, served at 16-18 °C: easy to match this riserva.

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.

Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…Frescobaldi named in Rufina, steel fermentation, wood aging and minimum 24 months specified; neither hand harvesting nor organic certification indicated.