- Colour Red
- Producer Podere Grattamacco
- Region Bolgheri
- Drinking 2026 - 2035
- Case size 6x75cl
- Available Now
2020 - Grattamacco Bolgheri Superiore Podere Grattamacco - 6x75cl
- Colour Red
- Producer Podere Grattamacco
- Region Bolgheri
- Drinking 2026 - 2035
- Case size 6x75cl
- Available Now
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Goedhuis, August 2023
The flagship wine of the estate, Grattamacco Bolgheri Superiore 2020 is a knockout this year. The uniqueness of this particular wine lies with the inclusion of 15% Sangiovese in the Cabernet and Merlot blend. Grattamacco’s breezy, higher-altitude position allows Tuscany’s signature grape to flourish here, unaffected by the humidity that can dominate its neighbours' lower altitude sites. The fruit shows a distinct freshness and a more red fruit-driven profile, bursting with cranberry, raspberry and red cherry. One of the leading Super Tuscans of the vintage, this is a true showstopper that deserves to be in every cellar. Give it at least 3-5 years in the cellar and you will be hugely rewarded.
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Wine Advocate, August 2023, Score: 95-97
In addition to the 2019 vintage, I previewed the 2020 and the 2021 vintages. I'm giving a temporary review to the 2020 Bolgheri Superiore Grattamacco, but I'm holding back on the 2021 because it is too early. We have two exciting vintages before us. The 2021 (that is still in barrel) shows lots of perfumed intensity and an explosive mouthfeel. The 2020 tastes balanced and long with even more tannic structure to hold it firmly stitched together. The 2021 shows a seamless delivery of soft black fruit, cherry, spice and grilled herb. This is an iconic blend of mostly Cabernet Sauvignon with Merlot and Sangiovese.
Producer
Podere Grattamacco
Situated only a stone’s throw from Ornellaia and Sassicaia, Grattamacco has become one of the top releases from Bolgheri in recent vintages regularly outscoring its illustrious neighbours. Established in 1977 Grattamacco is Bolgheri’s second oldest estate after Tenuta San Guido. In 2002 it was purchased by Mario Iris and Claudio Tipa, owners of the iconic Brunello, Poggio di Sotto, and their investment has transformed the f...Read more
Situated only a stone’s throw from Ornellaia and Sassicaia, Grattamacco has become one of the top releases from Bolgheri in recent vintages regularly outscoring its illustrious neighbours. Established in 1977 Grattamacco is Bolgheri’s second oldest estate after Tenuta San Guido. In 2002 it was purchased by Mario Iris and Claudio Tipa, owners of the iconic Brunello, Poggio di Sotto, and their investment has transformed the fortunes here. Grattamacco’s 25 hectares of steep, hilly vineyards sit at an altitude of 150 metres with the Mediterranean visible from the winery only a mile away. The vines are perfectly exposed to the microclimate here which provides an excellent balance of warm daytime temperatures and cool evenings.Read less
Region
Bolgheri
The medieval town of Bolgheri was originally made famous by the poet Giosuè Carducci who wrote about the stunning Cypress Avenue, a breathtaking and magical three mile long corridor of trees leading up to the entrance to the village. Swept away to the coastal and most westerly area of Tuscany, Bolgheri has become synonymous with wines known as ‘Super Tuscans'. Composed of classic Bordeaux varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc (intermixed with the occasional Sangiovese), the Super Tuscans began as mere experimentation in the 1960s and 70s. These international French varieties flourished in Bolgheri's warm, yet maritime climate which resulted in unexpected success and reknown. It is here that one finds such famous names as Ornellaia, Tignanello and Sassicaia.