Grattamacco
Bolgheri Rosso Superiore 2023
Other years:
2022| Denomination | DOC Bolgheri Rosso Superiore |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Area | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, 15% Sangiovese |
| Aging | Maturation in first-fill and second-fill casks for 18 months, followed by bottle ageing for 12 months. |
| Other years | 2022 |
- Organic still red wine: dry, structured and austere, with a persistent and mineral finish
- Grape composition: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Sangiovese from the Bolgheri territory, Tuscany
- Intense aromas: blackberry, blackcurrant, black cherry, Mediterranean herbs and notes of graphite
- Vinification: hand-harvested, use of indigenous yeasts and long maceration on the skins
- Ageing and service: 18 months in barrels and 12 in the bottle; decant for one hour
Description
What kind of wine it is
The Bolgheri Rosso Superiore from the Grattamacco winery is an organic red wine of great depth and remarkable potential for long ageing. Born in Tuscany from a refined blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Sangiovese, this Bolgheri Rosso Superiore expresses a complex structure and an austere profile, supported by vibrant acidity and velvety tannins. On the nose, it releases intense aromas of dark forest fruits, cassis and balsamic hints of Mediterranean scrub, anticipating a fresh, juicy sip enriched by long and skilful maturation in wooden barrels.
Where it comes from
This prestigious label originates along the coast of Tuscany, within the famous Bolgheri denomination, specifically in the area of Castagneto Carducci. The hillside vineyards benefit from a temperate Mediterranean climate which ensures optimal ripening of the grapes, enhancing the aromatic richness of the bunches. The soils, characterised by a complex matrix of calcareous sandstone and clay, give the wine a marked minerality and a firm acidic backbone, while the estate's pioneering choice to include Sangiovese in the blend gives the product an unmistakable territorial identity.
How it is produced
The production process begins with a rigorous hand-harvest of the best bunches to preserve their maximum integrity. Vinification continues with spontaneous fermentation, conducted by indigenous yeasts, inside small open wooden vats, accompanied by prolonged maceration on the skins to promote optimal aromatic and polyphenolic extraction. Subsequently, the wine undergoes malolactic fermentation and faces a slow maturation of eighteen months in first- and second-passage barrels, before concluding its long ageing with a further twelve months of rest in the bottle.
History and Interesting Facts
Founded in 1977, the Castagneto Carducci estate boasts over forty years of organic and biodynamic viticulture. This exceptional wine, produced among hills with a Mediterranean climate, is a rare local interpretation that includes Sangiovese in the blend, creating a unique identity. Multi-award-winning in wine guides, its production process involves a rigorous manual harvest and a long ageing period in wood.
Awards
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2023
97/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1977
- Oenologist: Luca Marrone, Maurizio Castelli
- Bottles produced: 200.000
- Hectares: 34
| Name | Grattamacco Bolgheri Rosso Superiore 2023 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red organic still |
| Denomination | Bolgheri DOC |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, 15% Sangiovese |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vendor | Grattamacco |
| Story | History and Interesting Facts Founded in 1977, the Castagneto Carducci estate boasts over forty years of organic and biodynamic viticulture. This exceptional wine, produced among hills with a Mediterranean climate, is a rare local interpretation that includes Sangiovese in the blend, creating a unique identity. Multi-award-winning in wine guides, its production process involves a rigorous manual harvest and a long ageing period in wood. |
| Origin | Bolgheri (Castagneto Carducci, Province of Livorno), Tuscany, Italy |
| Climate | Temperate Mediterranean |
| Soil composition | Calcareous sandstone and clay |
| Production technique | Manual harvesting; spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts in small open wooden vats with prolonged maceration on the skins; malolactic fermentation and maturation in casks (first and second fill) for 18 months; bottle ageing for 12 months. |
| Wine making | Manual harvesting of the best bunches; spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts in small open wooden vats with prolonged maceration on the skins; malolactic fermentation and maturation in first- and second-passage barrels for 18 months; bottle ageing for 12 months. |
| Aging | Maturation in first-fill and second-fill casks for 18 months, followed by bottle ageing for 12 months. |
| Total acidity | 4.9 gr/L |
| Residual sugar | 0.5 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |