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 with fine mineral hints for special occasions. SUPERIORE.DE

"A medium-bodied version, dry, fresh and with an admirable texture, with notes of baked apple, spiced pear and lemon drops compressed by a touch of attractive French oak. The finish, a rail of maritime saltiness fused with the cedar signpost." James Suckling

"Bright, radiant straw yellow. In the nose of candied lemon and flint, beautiful noble wood, sea salt, discreet white blossom in the aftertaste. On the palate polished and delicately creamy, shows well-integrated use of wood, salty and with pleasant length." Falstaff

"A solid Vermentino aged partly in steel and partly in barriques. Fruity nose, shades of lychee, then yellow melon and citrus thyme, with touches of white pepper. On the palate it is crisp-orangey, with a return of citrus and officinal hints and lovely length on the palate." Luca Gardini

L'Alberello is a beautiful Bolgheri Superiore made primarily from Cabernet. The wine comes from a two-hectare plot planted entirely with long rows of Alberello vines, which stand at an altitude of 30 metres above sea level on predominantly clay soils. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel and the wine ages for 18 months in barriques. This vintage is very generous and broad in terms of aroma and texture, with finely honed tannins. 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

"Grattamacco's 2020 Bolgheri Superiore L’Alberello is impressive. Crushed red berry fruit, white pepper, mint, flowers, spice and blood orange all race across the palate, with notable freshness and vibrancy. This deceptively mid-weight Maremma red is beautifully finessed and nuanced from start to finish. I especially admire the energy here. Pretty floral and mineral notes brighten up the finish, with high-toned aromatics that linger." Vinous

"There is a yin and yang between the lush fruit of blackberries, blackcurrants and cherries and the taut, grainy tannins in this red wine that starts out fluid and then firms up on the long finish. Mineral notes and undergrowth give it depth. It simply seems more youthful than its peers at this stage. Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc." Wine Spectator

"This is a preview of the Bolgheri Superiore l'Alberello 2020 tasted at the winery. This wine is very different from the winery's flagship, the Bolgheri Superiore Grattamacco. For one thing, the vines are planted according to the Alberello system in a special symmetrical grid, so that each plant enjoys the same exposure. The blend is 70% Cabernet Sauvignon and 30% Cabernet Franc. This unfinished vintage shows a strong mineral or saline signature with earth, liquorice, dried mint and wet clay." Wine Advocate

"Nice, clean black fruit character in this full-bodied and densely packed red wine. It also offers notes of dark chocolate, cardamom and fresh fenugreek seeds. The tannins are well embedded in the texture and draw you into the wine. The fruit is persistent. The finish is long and firms up towards the end. From organically grown grapes. Cabernet sauvignon and cabernet franc. This wine is very impressive now, but it will linger in the bottle for a few more years. But now it's very tempting." 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

"Wonderfully multi-layered, rather cool bouquet with the mineral notes often perceived here, reminiscent of iron, very distinguished, noble fruit with à point ripe forest berry aromas, noble cherries, cassis and cranberries. Fine and elegant on the palate, very precisely contoured, super elaborate tannin that almost perfectly hugs the body like a tailor-made dress, appears linear with fine-jetted acid freshness penetrating the palate. This is mega! With this, Gratta macco goes toe-to-toe with the superstars of the region and secures a probably permanent place on the podium." Weinwisser

"Elegant and straightforward in profile, this red wine offers aromas and flavours of cherries, blackcurrants, minerals, earth and Mediterranean scrub. There is fine tension and freshness, with a long, resonant aftertaste. Needs time." Wine Spectator

"Aromatic nose of blackcurrants, berries and cherries, along with hints of flowers and soft oak. Full-bodied with a very pure and intense fruit that runs through the slightly firm tannins, giving a long finish that is only slightly rubbing. From organically grown grapes. An elegant, well-structured blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Sangiovese. Drinkable now, but better from 2024." James Suckling

"The 2020 tastes balanced and long with even more tannic structure to hold it firmly together. This is an iconic blend." Wine Advocate

"The 2020 Grattamacco is an outstanding wine, dark, vibrant and nuanced to the core. Black fruits, lavender, spices, leather, menthol and dried herbs give the 2020 plenty of character and complexity. The 2020 is deep but also wonderfully translucent and one of the finest Grattamaccos I can remember tasting. It has incredible depth and resonance, not to mention a lot of personality." Vinous

"One of Bolgheri's highlights, from a now mythological estate. A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Sangiovese, the nose is blackberry, with mentholated, pink pepper and citrus touches on the finish. The palate is taut with tannins balanced by the fresh-saline component. Fruity finish, depth." Luca Gardini

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

"Made from Cabernet Sauvignon and Franc: exudes a bouquet of blackcurrants, pepper and Mediterranean scrub; compact texture, the polished tannins and acidity perfectly balanced, complex on the finish." Vinum

"The 2019 Bolgheri Superiore l'Alberello is a special expression of place. The wine is born in a two-hectare plot that is entirely planted to long rows of alberello (bush-trained) vines at a low 30 meters above sea level with predominately clay soils. Fermentation occurs in stainless steel, and the wine ages in barrique for a standard 18 months. This vintage is very generous and broad in terms of aroma and texture, with finely polished tannins. There are in fact two phases to this wine: a creamy start and a silky end. It shows impressive length and polish. With very low yields of one kilo of fruit per plant, that means each vine makes one bottle of wine." Wine Advocate

"Lots of redcurrants and roses on the nose, following through to a medium to full body with firm, silky tannins that run the length of the wine. Firm and polished with excellent length. From organically grown grapes. Give this three or four years to soften. Try after 2025." 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

"Deep ruby red; aromas of black plum, lavender and peppermint. Medium-full with a rich mid-palate with layers of perfectly ripe fruit. Very good acidity, medium-full tannins that are beautifully balanced, nicely integrated wood notes and outstanding persistence. Another brilliant wine from this great producer!" Forbes Magazine

"Elegant odeur of warm-scented raspberries, also nuances of Mediterranean maquis, lots of melt and juice, invigorating acidity, finishes long. Accompanies an autumnal game dish." Vinum

"Dark ruby red with violet edges. Dense, very intense bouquet, immensely multifaceted, exudes a certain lightness with a clearly mineral backdrop, reminiscent of graphite and iron, despite the new wood ageing. Grandiose, because it almost floats. In the mouth, very fine and precisely proportioned, not made for power but for origin. Impressive final with blue berries." Weinwisser

"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

"The 2018 Grattamacco is the most elegant, refined and satisfying wine I have ever tasted from Grattamacco. There is a level of finesse here that is simply unreal. Bright and translucent, with tons of detail, the 2018 oozes with pedigree. Lavender, spice, mint, tobacco and dried flowers add an attractive upper register." Vinous

"The 2018 Bolgheri Superiore Grattamacco reveals a finely nuanced bouquet with dark fruit, tobacco, smoke and earthy garrigue or underbrush. The wine leans toward full-bodied, but it also feels quite elegant and crisp on the streamlined finish." Wine Advocate

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

"Charming aromas of black cherries, undergrowth and herbs; powerful attack, the fine-meshed tannins and the ripe acidity in harmony, also marked by the freshness of the Sangiovese, lots of melting and fullness until the final." Vinum

"Lustrous mid ruby. Great depth but still a little closed, with distinct spicy notes and a hint of bell pepper. Perfumed fruit emerges with aeration. Supple and succulent and with gorgeous, polished, finely ground tannins. Not yet ready but hard to resist right now." Jancis Robinson

"Elegant bouquet with the often perceived mineral notes, red plums, ripe cherries and wonderfully subtle raspberry aromas. As is so often the case, it is enormously juicy, with spicy underpinnings to the clear and animating fruit; beautiful breed that gives the wine freshness and gripping composure, wonderfully velvety tannin with long lingering spice." Weinwisser

"Bright, powerful ruby with a slight garnet sheen. Opens with intense notes of light tobacco, some cold smoke, then ripe dark cherries and mulberries. On the palate grippy, gripping tannin, opens up in many layers, very long finish, nice drinking flow." Falstaff

"Beautiful aromas of currants and blackberries followed by a medium to full body with round, creamy tannins and a juicy finish. Lots of intensity and depth. Hints of fresh sage and bay leaf. From organically grown grapes. Wonderful to drink now, but even better in 2024." James Suckling

"Grattamacco is a blend of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot and 15% Sangiovese, which certainly contributes to the fresh style of this wine. The overall picture is only complete when you know that the vineyards used for this blend are among the best in the appellation. According to winemaker Luca Marrone, the 2019 grapes were slow to ripen and were harvested on 4 October. The Grattamacco is characterised by its typical aromas of leaves and Mediterranean woods, with assertive flavours of kiwi skins, cassis, peppers and chocolate. The attack is velvety, youthful and firm, less light than the Alberello, but more tightly woven and extremely elegant - the Sangiovese grapes seem to underline the red freshness of the fruit. The length is amazing." Decanter

"The 2019 Bolgheri Superiore Grattamacco is a real beauty and shows beautifully today simply because of the advancing age of the vines. The Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah varieties are showing great results after seven years, while the Merlot and Sangiovese varieties need a few more years before they show that extra level of complexity, according to the winemaking team. This is a complete and beautifully balanced wine, with a soft extraction and particularly sweet tannins." Wine Advocate

"Dense and supple, with aromas and flavours of black cherries, blackberries, plums, iron, liquorice and menthol. Fresh and with a backbone of tannins, this finishes on the compact side for now. It shows balance, so be patient." Wine Spectator

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

"Wonderfully multi-layered, rather cool bouquet with the mineral notes often perceived here, reminiscent of iron, very distinguished, noble fruit with à point ripe forest berry aromas, noble cherries, cassis and cranberries. Fine and elegant on the palate, very precisely contoured, super elaborate tannin that almost perfectly hugs the body like a tailor-made dress, appears linear with fine-jetted acid freshness penetrating the palate. This is mega! With this, Gratta macco goes toe-to-toe with the superstars of the region and secures a probably permanent place on the podium." Weinwisser

"Elegant and straightforward in profile, this red wine offers aromas and flavours of cherries, blackcurrants, minerals, earth and Mediterranean scrub. There is fine tension and freshness, with a long, resonant aftertaste. Needs time." Wine Spectator

"Aromatic nose of blackcurrants, berries and cherries, along with hints of flowers and soft oak. Full-bodied with a very pure and intense fruit that runs through the slightly firm tannins, giving a long finish that is only slightly rubbing. From organically grown grapes. An elegant, well-structured blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Sangiovese. Drinkable now, but better from 2024." James Suckling

"The 2020 tastes balanced and long with even more tannic structure to hold it firmly together. This is an iconic blend." Wine Advocate

"The 2020 Grattamacco is an outstanding wine, dark, vibrant and nuanced to the core. Black fruits, lavender, spices, leather, menthol and dried herbs give the 2020 plenty of character and complexity. The 2020 is deep but also wonderfully translucent and one of the finest Grattamaccos I can remember tasting. It has incredible depth and resonance, not to mention a lot of personality." Vinous

"One of Bolgheri's highlights, from a now mythological estate. A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Sangiovese, the nose is blackberry, with mentholated, pink pepper and citrus touches on the finish. The palate is taut with tannins balanced by the fresh-saline component. Fruity finish, depth." Luca Gardini

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

"Deep ruby red; aromas of black plum, lavender and peppermint. Medium-full with a rich mid-palate with layers of perfectly ripe fruit. Very good acidity, medium-full tannins that are beautifully balanced, nicely integrated wood notes and outstanding persistence. Another brilliant wine from this great producer!" Forbes Magazine

"Elegant odeur of warm-scented raspberries, also nuances of Mediterranean maquis, lots of melt and juice, invigorating acidity, finishes long. Accompanies an autumnal game dish." Vinum

"Dark ruby red with violet edges. Dense, very intense bouquet, immensely multifaceted, exudes a certain lightness with a clearly mineral backdrop, reminiscent of graphite and iron, despite the new wood ageing. Grandiose, because it almost floats. In the mouth, very fine and precisely proportioned, not made for power, but for origin. Impressive final with blue berries." Weinwisser

"Sparkling, rich ruby with a slight garnet shimmer. Exciting and multi-layered nose, initially showing fine notes of cedar, a little resinous, then full of fresh currants and raspberries. 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

"The 2018 Grattamacco is the most elegant, refined and satisfying wine I have ever tasted from Grattamacco. There is a level of finesse here that is simply unreal. Bright and translucent, with tons of detail, the 2018 oozes with pedigree. Lavender, spice, mint, tobacco and dried flowers add an attractive upper register." Vinous

"The 2018 Bolgheri Superiore Grattamacco reveals a finely nuanced bouquet with dark fruit, tobacco, smoke and earthy garrigue or underbrush. The wine leans toward full-bodied, but it also feels quite elegant and crisp on the streamlined finish." Wine Advocate

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

"Wonderfully multi-layered, rather cool bouquet with the mineral notes often perceived here, reminiscent of iron, very distinguished, noble fruit with à point ripe forest berry aromas, noble cherries, cassis and cranberries. Fine and elegant on the palate, very precisely contoured, super elaborate tannin that almost perfectly hugs the body like a tailor-made dress, appears linear with fine-jetted acid freshness penetrating the palate. This is mega! With this, Gratta macco goes toe-to-toe with the superstars of the region and secures a probably permanent place on the podium." Weinwisser

"Elegant and straightforward in profile, this red wine offers aromas and flavours of cherries, blackcurrants, minerals, earth and Mediterranean scrub. There is fine tension and freshness, with a long, resonant aftertaste. Needs time." Wine Spectator

"Aromatic nose of blackcurrants, berries and cherries, along with hints of flowers and soft oak. Full-bodied with a very pure and intense fruit that runs through the slightly firm tannins, giving a long finish that is only slightly rubbing. From organically grown grapes. An elegant, well-structured blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Sangiovese. Drinkable now, but better from 2024." James Suckling

"The 2020 tastes balanced and long with even more tannic structure to hold it firmly together. This is an iconic blend." Wine Advocate

"The 2020 Grattamacco is an outstanding wine, dark, vibrant and nuanced to the core. Black fruits, lavender, spices, leather, menthol and dried herbs give the 2020 plenty of character and complexity. The 2020 is deep but also wonderfully translucent and one of the finest Grattamaccos I can remember tasting. It has incredible depth and resonance, not to mention a lot of personality." Vinous

"One of Bolgheri's highlights, from a now mythological estate. A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Sangiovese, the nose is blackberry, with mentholated, pink pepper and citrus touches on the finish. The palate is taut with tannins balanced by the fresh-saline component. Fruity finish, depth." Luca Gardini