2016 Grattamacco, Bolgheri, Superiore 6x75cl

Grattamacco

Case Format: 75cl

Max score: 96

Drink To: 2021-2040

Grattamacco’s mission is to lead the success of this incredible area, going beyond the typical Bordeaux varieties-based blends to embrace Sangiovese and Vermentino as well. Founded in 1977, the Estate lies in a protected area on one of Bolgheri’s only two hills, a location famous for its ancient history and the particular soil here is of utmost importance. This elegant wine comes from the area of Bolgheri on the Tuscan coast and has a unique character. With notes of juicy blackcurrant, cedar wood and wild forest strawberries, mixed with delicate nuanced of rosemary and pepper. Beautifully balanced and harmonic, with a silky soft and complex structure. This historical label is a perfect marriage between Cabernet and Merlot, typical from this area, with the Sangiovese that in Bolgheri is very peculiar.
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CRITIC REVIEWS

96
Monica Larner

The 2016 Bolgheri Superiore Grattamacco is a subtle and elegant wine with decisive energy and forward momentum. The blend is mostly Cabernet Sauvignon with Merlot and Sangiovese, and the fruit is sourced from across the best sites in the estate's various vineyard holdings. The bouquet opens to delicate berry and wild cherry and then moves over to warmer Mediterranean tones of rosemary, pressed flower and gardening soil. To the palate, the wine shows depth and medium consistency that prizes smoothness, texture and length. Elegance is the big takeaway.

18/20
JancisRobinson.com

En primeur, for September release. Mostly Cabernet Sauvignon, with Merlot and Sangiovese. Fermentation in a 750-litre, conical oak vat, with ambient yeast and manual punch-downs. 18 months in 50% new, 50% second-fill Taransaud barriques. Mid-deep ruby-purple. Torrefied, chocolate oak, with dried tobacco, subtle cedar and rich, black cherry. Sweet, black-cherry palate, counterbalanced by dark chocolate and espresso oak, and underpinned by compact, ripe, very fine, firm tannins. Creamy finish. Modern Bolgheri, but done with a deft hand and aplomb. (TJ)

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

COUNTRY

Italy

REGION

Tuscany

SUB REGION

Bolgheri

VINTAGE

2016

COLOUR

Red

CASE FORMAT

6x75cl

AVAILABILITY

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MAX CRITIC SCORE

96

DRINK TO

2021-2040

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