“Grattamacco”,BolgheriSuperiore,2019

Dense and Smooth Bolgheri

“Dense and smooth, featuring black cherry, blackberry, plum, iron, licorice and menthol aromas and flavors. Fresh and featuring a spine of tannins, this finishes on the compact side for now. Shows balance, so be patient.” Bruce Sanderson, WineSpectator

• Wine Advocate : 97/100 Pts
• Wine Spectator: 97/100 Pts
• Aged 18 months in Slavonian oak
• Blend of Cabernet Sauvignon 65%, Merlot 20%, Sangiovese 15%

Cellaring: Drink now to 2040Food Pairing:Steak, grilled lamb chops, dishes featuring wild boar, guinea fowl, or duck are excellent choices; game stews, and rich pasta sauces | ?️ Serve between 16-18°C

STORY BEHIND THE WINE

The summer climate characterised by intense heat peaks was balanced by the heavy rains at the end of July, restoring optimal conditions for the grapes to ripen. The rains of late August-early September were followed by a windy and sunny climate with good temperature variations, which accelerated ripening. Harvest began September 3rd with the first Merlots and continued in the middle of the month with the Sangiovese. After a refreshing break of rains that fell on the 21st-22nd of September, the Cabernet harvest continued until October 4th.

Grattamacco grows in vineyards lying at elevations between 100 and 200 meters, planted in soils composed of calcareous sandstone and a mixture of white clay and fossil-rich flysch marl, and enjoys a classic Mediterranean climate tempered by frequent sea breezes. Our viticultural philosophy and practices, firmly based on respect for the environment, ensure a naturally-balanced low-yield per vine, in vineyards averaging 25 years old. The clusters are hand-harvested, with a rigorous quality-selection in the vineyard. Fermentation is in open-top oak vats, and the wine is given regular, gentle manual punch-downs, making possible lengthy macerations and slow extraction of totally ripe, fine tannins. The finished wine matured 18 months in small oak barrels and was bottled in October 2021.

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