Grattamacco Bolgheri Superiore by Grattamacco

In the glass

Full-bodiedFirm tanninHigh acidityDryLong finish

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

Bistecca alla fiorentina Find bistecca alla fiorentina on TableJourney →
Bolgheri structure for a T-bone.
Wild boar pappardelle Find wild boar pappardelle on TableJourney →
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
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

Scores

Wine Advocate 96 (2019 vintage, reviewed 2022)
Vinous 95 (2018 vintage, reviewed 2021)

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.

Grattamacco Bolgheri Superiore