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Structure
Drinking window
Latest scored vintage 2019: best 2027 to 2044.
vintage8 yrs25 yrs27 yrs
Critic scores
| Critic | Vintage | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Wine Advocate reviewed 2022 | 2019 | 96/100 |
| Vinous reviewed 2021 | 2018 | 95/100 |
Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.
In the glass
Aroma: black cherry, graphite, violet, Mediterranean herbs
Palate: dark plum, iron, polished oak, tobacco
Grattamacco's flagship Bolgheri Superiore, a Bordeaux-Sangiovese blend from the Bolgheri estate founded 1977.
What it pairs with
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Bistecca alla fiorentina
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Bolgheri structure for a T-bone. -
Wild boar pappardelle
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Game ragu and Bordeaux-blend weight. -
Aged Pecorino with chestnut honey
Sweet umami amplifies the wine's mid-palate.
How to serve Grattamacco Bolgheri Superiore
Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Bistecca alla fiorentina, Wild boar pappardelle, Aged Pecorino with chestnut honey. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Grattamacco was the second Bolgheri estate to release a red after Sassicaia. Founded 1977 and acquired by Claudio Tipa's ColleMassari group in 2002. CCPB-organic since 2014.
- 1982: First Grattamacco red bottling
- 2002: ColleMassari Group acquires the estate
Facts
- Producer
- Grattamacco · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Cabernet Sauvignon (65%), Merlot (20%), Sangiovese (15%)
- Classification
- Bolgheri Superiore DOC
- Oak
- 18 months in French oak barriques
- ABV
- 14.0%
- Price
- EUR 70 to 110 at retail
- Drinking window
- 8 to 25 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1982
Frequently asked about Grattamacco Bolgheri Superiore
What does Grattamacco Bolgheri Superiore taste like?
On the nose, black cherry, graphite, violet, Mediterranean herbs. On the palate, dark plum, iron, polished oak, tobacco. Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a long finish. Grattamacco's flagship Bolgheri Superiore, a Bordeaux-Sangiovese blend from the Bolgheri estate founded 1977.
When should I drink Grattamacco Bolgheri Superiore?
Drink 8 to 25 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 Superiore?
Bistecca alla fiorentina is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Wild boar pappardelle and Aged Pecorino with chestnut honey. Bolgheri structure for a T-bone.
What grapes are in Grattamacco Bolgheri Superiore?
The blend is Cabernet Sauvignon (65%), Merlot (20%), Sangiovese (15%). The wine is classified as Bolgheri Superiore DOC.
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