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Grattamacco Organic Rosso 2018

Bolgheri DOC

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  • 91pts, Wine Advocate, 2021
  • 95-96, James Suckling, 2021

A magnificent, 95-96pt Super Tuscan from Gambero Rosso’s ‘Winery of the Year’ 2014 in Italy’s famous Bolgheri. Using both Cabernets, Merlot and Sangiovese, aged in finest French barriques, this is an organic wine of superb power, length and richness.

A magnificent, 95-96pt Super Tuscan from Gambero Rosso’s ‘Winery of the Year’ 2014 in Italy’s famous Bolgheri. Using both Cabernets, Merlot and Sangiovese, aged in finest French barriques, this is an organic wine of superb power, length and richness.

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Tasting notes

Impossibly rich, full-bodied, juicy, smooth tannins, great length

Aroma

Intense notes of dark cherry, blackberry, chocolate and spice

Allergy information

Contains sulphites

Grattamacco Organic Rosso 2018

More information

  • 14.0% ABV
  • 10.5 Units
  • 750.00 ml
  • 31 December, 2028

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 Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot to the local Sangiovese, even though most people 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. The 2018 is another super-rich classic. Its elegant fruit and fine grained tannins are perfect with slow-roast lamb.

"Dense and powerful young wine with ripe tannins. Full-bodied, juicy and rich. Striking structure" James Suckling
95-96 points
Map showing Bolgheri DOC
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