Name: Grattamacco Bolgheri Superiore DOC 2023 750ml
Brand: Grattamacco
SKU: 1056096
Price: 124.95 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 95.4 (5 reviews)

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Winery Grattamacco

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Varietal Italian Red Blend

Italian Red Blends stand as a testament to the country’s rich winemaking diversity and heritage. Comprising a harmonious mix of indigenous and international grape varieties, these wines encapsulate the unique character of Italy’s diverse wine regions. Blends like Super Tuscans, combining Sangiovese with Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot, showcase a fusion of tradition and innovation. The Nebbiolo-based blends from Piedmont, such as Barbaresco and Barolo, exemplify elegance and longevity. Each region contributes distinct flavors, from the bold red fruits of the south to the structured tannins of the north. The artistry lies in winemakers’ hands, skillfully crafting blends that balance acidity, tannins, and fruit expression. Italian Red Blends offer a kaleidoscope of aromas, flavors, and textures, reflecting the country’s varied terroirs. Whether exploring a classic Chianti blend or a contemporary interpretation, these wines invite enthusiasts on a captivating journey through Italy’s winemaking mosaic.

Country Italy

There are few countries in the world with a viticultural history as long or as illustrious as that claimed by Italy. Grapes were first being grown and cultivated on Italian soil several thousand years ago by the Greeks and the Pheonicians, who named Italy 'Oenotria' – the land of wines – so impressed were they with the climate and the suitability of the soil for wine production. Of course, it was the rise of the Roman Empire which had the most lasting influence on wine production in Italy, and their influence can still be felt today, as much of the riches of the empire came about through their enthusiasm for producing wines and exporting it to neighbouring countries. Since those times, a vast amount of Italian land has remained primarily for vine cultivation, and thousands of wineries can be found throughout the entire length and breadth of this beautiful country, drenched in Mediterranean sunshine and benefiting from the excellent fertile soils found there. Italy remains very much a 'land of wines', and one could not imagine this country, its landscape and culture, without it.

Region Tuscany

The central Italian region of Tuscany is widely understood to be one of the world's most famous and highly regarded wine regions. The beautiful rolling hillsides and medieval towns and castles which are a key feature of the area are also home to many of Europe's finest wineries, and extremely high quality vineyards growing the distinctive Sangiovese and Vernaccia grape varietals which are the flavorful backbone of Tuscany's wonderful red and white wines. For almost three thousand years, this region has been recognized as an ideal home for wine production on a large scale, and the ancient Etruscans, Greeks and Romans all noticed that fine grape varietals flourished on the unique soils and under the hot sunshine which typifies the area. Today, Tuscany is home to a wide range of wines, from the traditional to the complex, but all dedicated to excellent flavors and aromas, and maintaining the region's international reputation.

Appellation Bolgheri

Bolgheri, nestled along the sun-soaked Tuscan coast, is a revered wine appellation renowned for producing outstanding red wines. What sets Bolgheri apart is its pioneering role in the creation of “Super Tuscan” wines, challenging traditional Italian winemaking. These wines often blend indigenous Sangiovese with international varieties like Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, resulting in rich, complex flavors and a remarkable aging potential. Bolgheri’s coastal location influences a distinctive microclimate, characterized by warm days and cool maritime breezes, imparting freshness and structure to the wines. Notably, Sassicaia, born in Bolgheri, stands as a global benchmark for quality. Bolgheri wines, with their innovative spirit and unique terroir, encapsulate the essence of modern Italian winemaking, offering enthusiasts an exciting journey through the evolution of this dynamic appellation.

JS 97pts

James Suckling

#88 in Top 100 Wines of Italy, 2026. A restrained, minerally and smoky red with aromas of embers, bark, slate, kiwi peel, fresh bramble fruit and cedar. More energetic than powerful. Full-bodied with firm and velvety tannins and very good refinement. It’s tight and crisp yet long and polished. Drinkable now, but best from 2027.

WA 96pts

Wine Advocate

A blend of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot and 15% Sangiovese, the 2023 Bolgheri Superiore Grattamacco shows a full, generous profile marked by dark fruit, spice, grilled herb and pencil shaving. The fruit is sourced from 15 hectares of vineyards with limestone, flysch, marl, quartz and sandstone soils, elements that contribute brightness and a sense of aromatic sharpness. Shaped by a growing season that favored balance over sheer power, this carries youthful tannins, but compared to the rigidity of the 2022 vintage, the wine appears poised for a more harmonious and measured evolution. This is a release of 60,000 bottles.

JD 96pts

Jeb Dunnuck

The 2023 Grattamacco, a blend of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, and the rest Sangiovese, pours a saturated red hue and is deeply expressive, with notes of tobacco, rosemary, black cherry, olive, dark stone, and tea leaf. Full-bodied, it has bright acidity, iron-tinged lift, and a saline, mouthwatering quality, with well-defined tannins and a lightly gravelly finish. It shows a bit of youthful tension today but has excellent structure and a strong mineral core with the potential for long-term aging. Drink 2027-2047.

VM 95pts

Vinous Media

The 2023 Grattamacco is pure and total sensuality. Readers will find an understated Grattamacco, a wine that is more finesse than power. Dark red-toned fruit, tobacco, incense, spice box and mocha caress the palate. A long, beautifully resonant finish rounds things out in style. All the 2023 needs is a few years in bottle, even though it is pretty delicious in the early going.

WS 93pts

Wine Spectator

Cherry, pomegranate, floral and earth flavors highlight this sleek, linear red. Both delicate and structured, with a base of dense, sinewy tannins and vivid acidity to keep everything focused and drive the lengthy aftertaste. Distinctive in texture and Old World in feel. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Sangiovese. Best from 2029 through 2043. 5,800 cases made, 700 cases imported.

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Winery Grattamacco

Varietal Italian Red Blend

Country Italy

Region Tuscany

Appellation Bolgheri

James Suckling

Wine Advocate

Jeb Dunnuck

Vinous Media

Wine Spectator

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