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99 -James Suckling -

98 -Jeb Dunnuck -

Reserved layers and depth slowly begin to emerge from the 2019 Grattamacco, so it is going to need time in cellar to open and show itself. As it opens in the glass, it reveals attractive dark mineral earth, kirsch, black pepper spice, and balsamic. It is concentrated and compact at this stage, with savory richness, and it displays full and balanced structure, ripe and present tannins, and notes of cassis, cedar, and pine resin. It reveals rich complexity without ever feeling murky, and its energetic tension takes this wine to the next level. Drink 2025-2050.

97 -Wine Spectator -

97 -Robert Parker's Wine Advocate -

The 2019 Bolgheri Superiore Grattamacco (a blend of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot and 15% Sangiovese) is a real beauty and shows very nicely today based on advancing vine age alone. Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah vines show great results after seven years, whereas Merlot and Sangiovese vines need a few more years before they start to show that extra degree of complexity, the winemaking team tells me. This is a complete and beautifully balanced wine that shows soft extraction and especially sweet tannins. It fermented in truncated conical oak vats and finished in barrique for 18 months. 60,000 bottles were produced.

96 -Decanter -

Grattamacco is a blend of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot and 15% Sangiovese, which certainly contributes to the fresher style of this wine. The whole picture is complete only when understanding that the vineyards used for this blend are among the highest of the appellation. According to winemaker Luca Marrone, in 2019 the ripening of the grapes was slow and the harvests took place on 4 October. Grattamacco shines for its signature leafy, Mediterranean forest aromas, with assertive kiwi peel, restrained cassis, bell pepper and chocolate flavours. The attack is velvety, youthful and firm, less easy-going compared to Alberello but more tight-knit and extremely elegant - the Sangiovese grapes seem to emphasise the red freshness of the fruit. The length is amazing.

Technical Details

Blend 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, 15% Sangiovese
Winemaker Luca Marrone
Country Italy
Region Tuscany
Appellation Bolgheri
Vineyard Podere Grattamacco estate vineyards, in the village of Castagneto Carducci, situated between 100 and 200 meters above sea level with an average vine age of 25 years
Farming Method Organic practices, certified by ICEA (Istituto per la Certificazione Etica ed Ambientale)
Oak 30% new French oak barriques
Fermentation Spontaneous fermentation using indigenous yeasts, in open-topped truncated-conical oak vats, with gentle manual punching down (follature) and extended skin maceration
Aging / Cooperage 18 months in 30% new French oak barriques
Alcohol 14.5%
Production 5,400 cases

Grattamacco Bolgheri Superiore 2019

Name: Grattamacco Bolgheri Superiore 2019
Brand: First Bottle
SKU: 1015109
Price: 99.95 USD
Availability: OutOfStock

Super Tuscan Blends | Tuscany

JS99, JD98, WS97, WA97, DC96

Organic practices, certified by ICEA (Istituto per la Certificazione Etica ed Ambientale)

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750ML

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Grattamacco was the second winery established in Bolgheri, founded in 1977 by Piermario Meletti Cavallari, who came from Lombardy and saw the potential of this Tuscan coastal strip before almost anyone else. It was at Grattamacco in 1994 that the modern Bolgheri DOC was signed into existence by Cavallari and the heads of Tenuta San Guido, Ornellaia, and Guado al Tasso. Claudio Tipa of ColleMassari acquired the estate in 2002, bringing in current winemaker Luca Marrone, who has preserved the estate's distinctive identity without altering its character: a blend of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, and 15% Sangiovese, the latter making Grattamacco unique among Bolgheri estates and giving the wine a distinctive Mediterranean freshness that sets it apart from its peers. The vineyards sit at between 100 and 200 meters above sea level on one of Bolgheri's only two hills, with a panoramic view of the Tuscan coast. The 2019 is the estate's own description: a vintage of great character and richness, where remarkable structure is beautifully balanced by acid freshness and tannic balance, with extreme persistence and verticality as a prelude to marked longevity. James Suckling awarded 99, Jeb Dunnuck 98, Wine Spectator 97, Wine Advocate 97, Decanter 96. The pricing here is exceptional for a wine of this historic significance and critical standing. Grab it now.

About The Producer

Founded in 1977 and acquired by the Tipa Bertarelli Family in 2002, Grattamacco is one of the pioneering wineries in Bolgheri. In a region known for Cabernet and Merlot, Grattamacco distinguishes itself by incorporating 15% Sangiovese into its wines, adding a layer of quality and elegance. It was also the first winery in Bolgheri to plant Vermentino and use Sangiovese, leveraging the high-altitude vineyard despite its coastal location. Grattamacco’s wines are renowned for their power, elegance, and complexity, which develop beautifully over time. Located between Castagneto Carducci and Bolgheri, the 67-acre vineyard sits at about 330 feet above sea level, offering a panoramic view of the Tuscan coast. The Tipa Bertarelli Family upholds values of integrity, quality, and teamwork, blending Italian passion with Swiss precision in their winemaking. Committed to sustainable and natural practices, they aim to protect Tuscany's identity and traditions while innovating in both the vineyard and cellar, ensuring their wines stay true to the region’s heritage.

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