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Grattamacco Organic Rosso 2017
Bolgheri Superiore DOC
A magnificent 95pt, Cabernet-based Tuscan red from Gambero Rosso’s ‘Winery of the Year’ 2014 in Italy’s famous Bolgheri. The Superiore uses the estate's finest grapes and is aged long in a high percentage of new oak. Rich with huge ageing potential.
Beyond the Label
Tasting notes
Bright cherry and cassis, fine-grained tannins, grip, focus, length
Aroma
Intense red berry fruit, sappy pine and cedar, warm earth, clove spice
Allergy information
Contains sulphites
More information
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Red - Full Bodied
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Deep ruby
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Organic
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14.0% ABV
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10.5 Units
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750.00 ml
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31 December, 2035
If you’re looking for an Italian of the highest calibre, Grattamacco is a name to remember. It’s a 34-hectare estate in Bolgheri, a splendid region that became famous in the 1970s as home to the first Super Tuscans. At the time, wine law prevented Chianti winemakers from adding Bordeaux grapes to the local Sangiovese, even though many recognised this might add considerable ‘clout’ to the wines. The mavericks went ahead and did it anyway and sold their wines as Vino da Tavola at prices even higher than the finest Chiantis. Grattamacco was one of the region’s pioneers, producing its first vintage in 1978. Superiore indicates grapes from its best sites, meticulously crafted, with a prolonged 21 months in barrel (40% new). One to tuck away.
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