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Structure
Drinking window
Latest scored vintage 2020: best 2023 to 2030.
vintage3 yrs10 yrs12 yrs
Critic scores
| Critic | Vintage | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Wine Advocate reviewed 2022 | 2020 | 91/100 |
Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.
In the glass
Aroma: red cherry, graphite, violet
Palate: dark plum, iron, tobacco
Grattamacco's annata Bolgheri DOC, accessible Bordeaux-Sangiovese blend from CCPB-organic vineyards.
What it pairs with
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Lasagna alla bolognese
Bordeaux-Sangiovese for meat lasagna. -
Margherita pizza
Bright acid refreshes tomato. -
Roast chicken with herbs
Mid-weight Bolgheri for poultry.
How to serve Grattamacco Bolgheri Rosso
Allow 65 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 60 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 14-16°C. Cellar temperature (14-16°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a Burgundy bowl with a wide opening: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Lasagna alla bolognese, Margherita pizza, Roast chicken with herbs. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Grattamacco Bolgheri Rosso has been bottled since 1989 from CCPB-organic vineyards at Castagneto Carducci.
- 1989: First Bolgheri Rosso vintage
Facts
- Producer
- Grattamacco · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Cabernet Sauvignon (50%), Merlot (30%), Sangiovese (20%)
- Classification
- Bolgheri DOC
- Oak
- 12 months in French oak barriques
- ABV
- 13.5%
- Price
- EUR 25 to 35 at retail
- Drinking window
- 3 to 10 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1989
Frequently asked about Grattamacco Bolgheri Rosso
What does Grattamacco Bolgheri Rosso taste like?
On the nose, red cherry, graphite, violet. On the palate, dark plum, iron, tobacco. Structurally medium-bodied, medium tannins, high acidity with a medium finish. Grattamacco's annata Bolgheri DOC, accessible Bordeaux-Sangiovese blend from CCPB-organic vineyards.
When should I drink Grattamacco Bolgheri Rosso?
Drink 3 to 10 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Grattamacco Bolgheri Rosso?
Lasagna alla bolognese is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Margherita pizza and Roast chicken with herbs. Bordeaux-Sangiovese for meat lasagna.
What grapes are in Grattamacco Bolgheri Rosso?
The blend is Cabernet Sauvignon (50%), Merlot (30%), Sangiovese (20%). The wine is classified as Bolgheri DOC.
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