Grattamacco

Radiant ruby red. On the nose plum, redcurrant, dried cherry and leather. On the palate, full of juice and power, wonderfully harmonious aromas of small red fruits, Mediterranean spices and a restrained tannin structure. A wonderful and balanced representative from Bolgheri, which also comes up with an impressively long finish. SUPERIORE.DE

High-quality and rare Vermentino with a straw-yellow colour and a bouquet of white fruits and hazelnut. Floral-fresh, round and ripe on the palate. The well-dosed use of wood gives the wine a fine creamy texture. A persistent, highly elegant Bolgheri Bianco for special occasions. SUPERIORE.DE

"Bright, intense straw yellow. In the nose strongly pronounced nuances of flint, lime zest, sea salt, wet stone, dark minerality. On the palate taut, straight, precise, with a tactile mineral course, charged with tension until the final, completely positively crosses." Falstaff

"Rather waxy aromas with lemon curd, lime and some lemon grass. Medium-to full-bodied with layers of fruit, a creamy texture and a delicious finish. Dense for a vermentino. Layered. Savory, almost salty." James Suckling

"A prestigious property from the ColleMassari group better known for its great reds, Grattamacco is located on low hills with calcareous marl soils - unusual for the Bolgheri DOC. Its Vermentino, fermented and aged partially in barrique, is a wine of impressive structure with an intense mineral character, designed to evolve with time." Decanter

L'Alberello is a beautiful Bolgheri Superiore made primarily from Cabernet. Starts fresh and vehement with warm, dark fruit aromas, then opens up further with a bouquet of herbs, coffee and a pinch of pepper. Remarkably polished and juicy on the palate, everything is in balance, silky and very charismatic on the long finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"Spicy wild berry aromas, notes of undergrowth and herbs, also pepper; powerful and dense on the palate, spicy berry finish, pleases with its opulent make." Vinum

"Sparkling, rich ruby with a light garnet shimmer. Very clear and precise nose, of ripe wild raspberries, in addition red and black currant, fine spice. On the palate grippy, dense tannin, shows fine play, very juicy, salty and long lasting in the final." Falstaff

"The iron, sanguine and cedar notes that mingle with flavors of black currant and black cherry give this red an Old World character. Fluid, complex and harmonious, this is deceptively open now." Wine Spectator

"This is a really racy and linear red with blackberries, blackcurrants and hints of chocolate and cedar. It's full-bodied with long, firm tannins and an intense finish. Shows coolness and strength but is not overpowering. Nice touch of sage and mint at the end. First year with only cabernet sauvignon and cabernet franc." James Suckling

Bright, rich ruby red. Fine, elegant bouquet with fruit aromas, notes of coffee and complex spice aromas. The taste is long-lasting, the acidity in perfect balance with the tannin and body. A wine with great tension and personality, suitable for long ageing, but also a delight in its youth. SUPERIORE.DE

"Sparkling, rich ruby with a slight garnet shimmer. Exciting and multi-layered nose, initially showing fine notes of cedar, a little resinous, then lush fresh currant and raspberry. Very juicy on the palate, opens with fine-meshed, grippy tannin, salty and long." Falstaff

"The 2018 vintage - according to the estate - produced elegant wines, characterised by their aromatic intensity. If Sangiovese usually brings tension to Grattamacco compared to other Bolgheri superiore based on Bordeaux blends, this year it reveals a slightly greenish touch on the finish. However there is in the glass a great intensity of earthy tones among black pepper and game, then cassis and cedar wood flavours sustained by silky tannins well integrated with firm acidity and just a bit austere finish." Decanter

"Currants, blackberries and hints of chocolate and fresh herbs. Full-bodied and round-tannined with a lovely texture and a savory, almost iron finish. From organically grown grapes. Hard not to drink now, but a year or two will bring it even more together." James Suckling

"A mix of coffee and black olive flavors shade the core of black currant and black cherry in this dense, linear red, which is focused and long, with a mouthwatering finish." Wine Spectator

L'Alberello is a beautiful Bolgheri Superiore made primarily from Cabernet. Starts fresh and vehement with warm, dark fruit aromas, then opens up further with a bouquet of herbs, coffee and a pinch of pepper. Remarkably polished and juicy on the palate, everything is in balance, silky and very charismatic on the long finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"Spicy wild berry aromas, notes of undergrowth and herbs, also pepper; powerful and dense on the palate, spicy berry finish, pleases with its opulent make." Vinum

"Sparkling, rich ruby with a light garnet shimmer. Very clear and precise nose, of ripe wild raspberries, in addition red and black currant, fine spice. On the palate grippy, dense tannin, shows fine play, very juicy, salty and long lasting in the final." Falstaff

"The iron, sanguine and cedar notes that mingle with flavors of black currant and black cherry give this red an Old World character. Fluid, complex and harmonious, this is deceptively open now." Wine Spectator

"This is a really racy and linear red with blackberries, blackcurrants and hints of chocolate and cedar. It's full-bodied with long, firm tannins and an intense finish. Shows coolness and strength but is not overpowering. Nice touch of sage and mint at the end. First year with only cabernet sauvignon and cabernet franc." James Suckling

Sparkling ruby red. Fine, elegant bouquet with fruit aromas, notes of coffee and complex spice aromas. The taste is long-lasting, the acidity in perfect balance with tannin and body. A wine with great personality, suitable for long ageing, but also in its youth already a delight. SUPERIORE.DE

"Bright, rich ruby red. Appealing and clearly marked nose with notes of ripe dark cherries, blackberries and currants. Very juicy and with good tension on the palate, fine, grippy tannin, well-defined, compact berry fruit, firm pressure on the final." Falstaff

"A beautiful red with berry, spice, light chocolate and clove. Medium-to full-bodied with round tannins and a flavorful finish. Such finesse and beauty for this hot vintage." James Suckling

"The 2017 Grattamacco is a wine of breadth and power. Wild cherry, spice, sage, mint rose petal, cedar, licorice, sweet pipe tobacco and dried herbs all give the 2017 striking aromatic depth to play off its grand scale. The 2017 is rich and deep, and yet retains striking translucence and wonderful detail." Vinous

"Lush and saturated with black currant, plum, cedar, iron, tobacco and toasty oak aromas and flavors, this red is bursting with energy and complexity. It's nicely balanced, with a resonant finish that echoes the flavors and goes on and on. Very youthful and fresh." Wine Spectator

"Congratulations to Grattamacco on the 35th anniversary of this iconic wine. The fruit represents a special selection from over 25 hectares of vines planted in a mix of soils with clay, sandstone, limestone marl and flysch. In fact, the territorial impact on the wine's bouquet is strong with dusty or salty notes that frame dark fruit, dried cherry and toasted spice. This wine shows polished elegance, and that's something that was not easy to achieve in this hot vintage." Robert Parker

"The contribution of Sangiovese in the blend of Grattamacco makes it a distinctive Bolgheri Superiore. If on the nose Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot are prevailing with cassis fruit, cedar and kiwi, full of balsamic depth, the indigenous grape pushes the fragrance of the wine with chewy wild fruit flavours. An exceptional expression in the hot vintage. Complex and layered, without any foursquare character, this organic wine is waiting for extra complexity over its liquorice finish." Decanter

Bright, rich ruby red. Fine, elegant bouquet with fruit aromas, notes of coffee and complex spice aromas. The taste is long-lasting, the acidity in perfect balance with the tannin and body. A wine with great tension and personality, suitable for long ageing, but also a delight in its youth. SUPERIORE.DE

"Sparkling, rich ruby with a slight garnet shimmer. Exciting and multi-layered nose, initially showing fine notes of cedar, a little resinous, then lush fresh currant and raspberry. Very juicy on the palate, opens with fine-meshed, grippy tannin, salty and long." Falstaff

"The 2018 vintage - according to the estate - produced elegant wines, characterised by their aromatic intensity. If Sangiovese usually brings tension to Grattamacco compared to other Bolgheri superiore based on Bordeaux blends, this year it reveals a slightly greenish touch on the finish. However there is in the glass a great intensity of earthy tones among black pepper and game, then cassis and cedar wood flavours sustained by silky tannins well integrated with firm acidity and just a bit austere finish." Decanter

"Currants, blackberries and hints of chocolate and fresh herbs. Full-bodied and round-tannined with a lovely texture and a savory, almost iron finish. From organically grown grapes. Hard not to drink now, but a year or two will bring it even more together." James Suckling

"A mix of coffee and black olive flavors shade the core of black currant and black cherry in this dense, linear red, which is focused and long, with a mouthwatering finish." Wine Spectator

L'Alberello is a beautiful Bolgheri Superiore made primarily from Cabernet. Starts fresh and vehement with warm, dark fruit aromas, then opens up further with a bouquet of herbs, coffee and a pinch of pepper. Remarkably polished and juicy on the palate, everything is in balance, silky and very charismatic on the long finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"Spicy wild berry aromas, notes of undergrowth and herbs, also pepper; powerful and dense on the palate, spicy berry finish, pleases with its opulent make." Vinum

"Sparkling, rich ruby with a light garnet shimmer. Very clear and precise nose, of ripe wild raspberries, in addition red and black currant, fine spice. On the palate grippy, dense tannin, shows fine play, very juicy, salty and long lasting in the final." Falstaff

"The iron, sanguine and cedar notes that mingle with flavors of black currant and black cherry give this red an Old World character. Fluid, complex and harmonious, this is deceptively open now." Wine Spectator

"This is a really racy and linear red with blackberries, blackcurrants and hints of chocolate and cedar. It's full-bodied with long, firm tannins and an intense finish. Shows coolness and strength but is not overpowering. Nice touch of sage and mint at the end. First year with only cabernet sauvignon and cabernet franc." James Suckling

Sparkling ruby red. Fine, elegant bouquet with fruit aromas, notes of coffee and complex spice aromas. The taste is long-lasting, the acidity in perfect balance with tannin and body. A wine with great personality, suitable for long ageing, but also in its youth already a delight. SUPERIORE.DE

"Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Sangiovese in a blend: exquisite notes of cassis, raspberries and violets; supple construction with tight tannins, plenty of melt, juice and length. Excellent with a roast veal kidney with mushrooms." Vinum

"Shiny, intense ruby red with fine shimmer. Opens with notes after tobacco, much blueberry and blackberry, behind it cinnamon. Glides over the palate like velvet, lots of fine-meshed tannin, many layers, spreads out in all directions, lots of dark fruit, long finish." Falstaff

"Mid-deep ruby-purple. Torrefied, chocolate oak, with dried tobacco, subtle cedar and rich, black cherry. Sweet, black-cherry palate, counterbalanced by dark chocolate and espresso oak, and underpinned by compact, ripe, very fine, firm tannins. Creamy finish." Jancis Robinson

"So much rosemary and tobacco, highlighting the currants and other fruit on the nose. Medium body and firm, silky tannins. Balanced and fresh finish. Remains subtle and complex." James Suckling

"The aromas offer a subtle mix of black currant, violet, cedar, iron and sweet spices, evolving into an elegant profile, with superb balance and harmony. Complex and intense, this seems approachable even at this early stage, yet it will only gain with time in the bottle." Wine Spectator

"The 2016 Bolgheri Superiore Grattamacco is a subtle and elegant wine with decisive energy and forward momentum. The blend is mostly Cabernet Sauvignon with Merlot and Sangiovese, and the fruit is sourced from across the best sites in the estate's various vineyard holdings. The bouquet opens to delicate berry and wild cherry and then moves over to warmer Mediterranean tones of rosemary, pressed flower and gardening soil. To the palate, the wine shows depth and medium consistency that prizes smoothness, texture and length. Elegance is the big takeaway." Robert Parker

"Grattamacco is one of the highest estates in Bolgheri, located just beneath the village of Castagneto Carducci. Sangiovese gives the wine a particular freshness and drinkability, rejuvenating the tension of the classic Bordeaux varieties. In 2016, Grattamacco has exceeded itself, with aromas of elegant, youthful red currant fruits integrated with citrus notes and cedar wood. On the palate the wine is perfectly balanced, and more immediately drinkable than some of the other top samples. It has delicious tension and ripeness, with a mediterranean character and a hint of kiwi on the finish." Decanter

Bright, rich ruby red. Fine, elegant bouquet with fruit aromas, notes of coffee and complex spice aromas. The taste is long-lasting, the acidity in perfect balance with the tannin and body. A wine with great tension and personality, suitable for long ageing, but also a delight in its youth. SUPERIORE.DE

"Sparkling, rich ruby with a slight garnet shimmer. Exciting and multi-layered nose, initially showing fine notes of cedar, a little resinous, then lush fresh currant and raspberry. Very juicy on the palate, opens with fine-meshed, grippy tannin, salty and long." Falstaff

"The 2018 vintage - according to the estate - produced elegant wines, characterised by their aromatic intensity. If Sangiovese usually brings tension to Grattamacco compared to other Bolgheri superiore based on Bordeaux blends, this year it reveals a slightly greenish touch on the finish. However there is in the glass a great intensity of earthy tones among black pepper and game, then cassis and cedar wood flavours sustained by silky tannins well integrated with firm acidity and just a bit austere finish." Decanter

"Currants, blackberries and hints of chocolate and fresh herbs. Full-bodied and round-tannined with a lovely texture and a savory, almost iron finish. From organically grown grapes. Hard not to drink now, but a year or two will bring it even more together." James Suckling

"A mix of coffee and black olive flavors shade the core of black currant and black cherry in this dense, linear red, which is focused and long, with a mouthwatering finish." Wine Spectator