COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2020
GRAPE
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Sangiovese
PRODUCER
Grattamacco
REGION
Toscana
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Grattamacco Bolgheri Rosso Superiore is a distinguished red wine from the Bolgheri DOC in Tuscany, produced by ColleMassari Spa Società Agricola under the Grattamacco estate. Established in 1977, Grattamacco is a pioneering estate in the region, notable for being the first to label its flagship wine as Bolgheri Rosso and for its consistent inclusion of Sangiovese in the blend, which imparts a distinct Tuscan character. The estate's vineyards are located on high, coastal hillside slopes, benefiting from an excellent microclimate. The 2020 vintage is noted for its generous fruit and crisp acidity, with late August rains contributing to a balanced ripening process.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
€75
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
18-20°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Grattamacco was the first winery to label its flagship wine as 'Bolgheri Rosso'.
Fact 02
It's one of the oldest estates in Bolgheri, founded in 1977.
Fact 03
The estate's vineyards are situated on high, coastal hillside slopes.
Fact 04
Sangiovese is consistently included in the blend, a distinctive Tuscan touch.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Grattamacco Bolgheri Rosso Superiore begins with a manual harvest and careful selection of grapes. Fermentation takes place in small, open, truncated cone-shaped oak vats, employing spontaneous fermentation and gentle, repeated manual punching down (follature). This is followed by long macerations. The wine is then aged for 18 months in French oak barriques, a combination of new and used, before a minimum of 6 months of bottle aging. Organic farming practices are utilized throughout the vineyard.
