Grattamacco

Strahlendes Rubinrot. Im Bouquet Pflaume, Johannisbeere, getrocknete Kirsche und Leder. Am Gaumen dann voller Saft und Kraft, wunderbar harmonisches Aromenbild von kleinen roten Früchten, mediterranen Gewürzen und einem gezügelten Tanningerüst. Ein wunderbarer und ausbalancierter Vertreter aus Bolgheri, der zudem mit einem beeindruckend langen Finish aufwartet. SUPERIORE.DE

Hochwertiger und rarer Vermentino von strohgelber Farbe und einem Bouquet nach weißen Früchten und Haselnuss. Am Gaumen blumig-frisch, rund und reif. Der wohldosierte Holzeinsatz gibt dem Wein eine feine cremige Textur. Ein anhaltender, hocheleganter Bolgheri Bianco für besondere Gelegenheiten. SUPERIORE.DE

"This expressive white exudes pine, wild thyme, peach and honey flavors. Rich and creamy in texture, with good underlying acidity and light tannins. Finishes long and tangy, offering a lingering saline element." Wine Spectator

L'Alberello ist ein wunderschöner Cabernet aus Bolgheri mit warmen, dunklen Feuchtaromen, Kräutern, Kaffee und Tabak. Bemerkenswert voll und saftig am Gaumen, lang, seidig und elegant im Abgang. SUPERIORE.DE

"There's a pretty balance here between ripe and fresh fruit and firm and silky tannins. Medium to full body and a bright finish. Should develop nicely." James Suckling

"Grattamacco claims the distinction of having planted the first head-trained alberello vineyard in the Bolgheri area, in the 1970s, and its fruit has produced a long line of wines wines rated 90+. The 2015 Bolgheri Superiore l'Alberello is among the best I have sampled. The wine opens to harmonious notes of smoke and tar and shows elegant mineral definition with sweet oak spice and lots of rich dark fruit at its core. The blend is 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Cabernet Franc and 5% Petit Verdot. A mere 8,000 bottles were produced." Robert Parker

L'Alberello ist ein wunderschöner Cabernet aus Bolgheri mit warmen, dunklen Feuchtaromen, Kräutern, Kaffee und Tabak. Bemerkenswert voll und saftig am Gaumen, lang, seidig und elegant im Abgang. SUPERIORE.DE

"Expressive and typical aromas of black currant, cedar, olive, iron and tobacco mark this medium-bodied and balanced red, well-rippled with tannins. Offers a fine, lingering aftertaste of fruit, cedar and mineral." Wine Spectator

"Alberello is the Italian name for bush vines, one of the most undervalued training systems in Tuscany. Employed by Grattamacco for austere varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, the result is often outstanding. Cassis, cherry kernel and leafy aromas come before a hint of minerality. On the palate it shows firm, grainy tannins without any dryness at the end, where instead it opens up to reveal sweet toasted tobacco and straw notes. This will last well thanks to its layered profile and great balance." Decanter

"I love the herbal complexity with dark brambleberries, fresh herbs and cedar. Medium to full body, juicy and endearing tannins and a floral finish. From organically grown grapes." James Suckling

"This wine delivers an exceptional quality of fruit. The 2016 Bolgheri Superiore l'Alberello is vinous and raw with an unmistakably authentic quality that gives this wine character and a specific territorial identity. You taste the flavors of the Tuscan Coast with that "macchia mediterrana," or Mediterranean brush, with ripe cherry, plum, black olive and sweet cinnamon spice. At this young stage, the wine's oak imprint is evident, but we can look forward to this relaxing and tapering down with more bottle age." Robert Parker

Feines, elegantes Bouquet mit Fruchtaromen, Noten von Kaffee und komplexen Gewürzaromen. Der Geschmack ist langanhaltend, die Säure im perfekten Gleichgewicht zu Tannin und Körper. Ein Wein mit großer Persönlichkeit, für eine lange Lagerung geeignet, aber auch in seiner Jugend schon ein Hochgenuss. SUPERIORE.DE

"Here is another one of those vintage-defying wines to emerge from a very challenging growing season with lots of rain and below average temperatures. The 2014 Bolgheri Superiore Grattamacco benefits from extreme fruit selection and careful management in the winery. This is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Sangiovese from one of the most celebrated estates on the Tuscan Coast. The bouquet is full and generous. It peels back with thick intensity revealing luscious tones of blackberry fruit with spice, leather and tobacco. There is structural firmness here but the tannins are well integrated within the fleshiness of the wine." Robert Parker

"This is bright, offering ripe cherry, currant, spice and tobacco flavors. Firm yet mouthwatering, with fine equilibrium and a long, toast- and spice-tinged finish. Very refreshing." Wine Spectator

"Pretty ripeness of fruit with a hint of fresh herbs. Medium body and fine tannins. Delicious." James Suckling

Funkelndes Rubinrot. Feines, elegantes Bouquet mit Fruchtaromen, Noten von Kaffee und komplexen Gewürzaromen. Der Geschmack ist langanhaltend, die Säure im perfekten Gleichgewicht zu Tannin und Körper. Ein Wein mit großer Persönlichkeit, für eine lange Lagerung geeignet, aber auch in seiner Jugend schon ein Hochgenuss. SUPERIORE.DE

"Glänzendes, intensives Rubinrot mit feinem Schimmer. Eröffnet mit Noten nach Tabak, viel Heidelbeere und Brombeere, dahinter Zimt. Gleitet über den Gaumen wie Samt, viel feinmaschiges Tannin, viele Schichten, breitet sich in alle Richtungen aus, viel dunkle Frucht, langer Nachhall." 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

"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

L'Alberello ist ein wunderschöner Cabernet aus Bolgheri mit warmen, dunklen Feuchtaromen, Kräutern, Kaffee und Tabak. Bemerkenswert voll und saftig am Gaumen, lang, seidig und elegant im Abgang. SUPERIORE.DE

"Expressive and typical aromas of black currant, cedar, olive, iron and tobacco mark this medium-bodied and balanced red, well-rippled with tannins. Offers a fine, lingering aftertaste of fruit, cedar and mineral." Wine Spectator

"Alberello is the Italian name for bush vines, one of the most undervalued training systems in Tuscany. Employed by Grattamacco for austere varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, the result is often outstanding. Cassis, cherry kernel and leafy aromas come before a hint of minerality. On the palate it shows firm, grainy tannins without any dryness at the end, where instead it opens up to reveal sweet toasted tobacco and straw notes. This will last well thanks to its layered profile and great balance." Decanter

"I love the herbal complexity with dark brambleberries, fresh herbs and cedar. Medium to full body, juicy and endearing tannins and a floral finish. From organically grown grapes." James Suckling

"This wine delivers an exceptional quality of fruit. The 2016 Bolgheri Superiore l'Alberello is vinous and raw with an unmistakably authentic quality that gives this wine character and a specific territorial identity. You taste the flavors of the Tuscan Coast with that "macchia mediterrana," or Mediterranean brush, with ripe cherry, plum, black olive and sweet cinnamon spice. At this young stage, the wine's oak imprint is evident, but we can look forward to this relaxing and tapering down with more bottle age." Robert Parker

Funkelndes Rubinrot. Feines, elegantes Bouquet mit Fruchtaromen, Noten von Kaffee und komplexen Gewürzaromen. Der Geschmack ist langanhaltend, die Säure im perfekten Gleichgewicht zu Tannin und Körper. Ein Wein mit großer Persönlichkeit, für eine lange Lagerung geeignet, aber auch in seiner Jugend schon ein Hochgenuss. SUPERIORE.DE

"Glänzendes, intensives Rubinrot mit feinem Schimmer. Eröffnet mit Noten nach Tabak, viel Heidelbeere und Brombeere, dahinter Zimt. Gleitet über den Gaumen wie Samt, viel feinmaschiges Tannin, viele Schichten, breitet sich in alle Richtungen aus, viel dunkle Frucht, langer Nachhall." 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

"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

L'Alberello ist ein wunderschöner Cabernet aus Bolgheri mit warmen, dunklen Feuchtaromen, Kräutern, Kaffee und Tabak. Bemerkenswert voll und saftig am Gaumen, lang, seidig und elegant im Abgang. SUPERIORE.DE

"Expressive and typical aromas of black currant, cedar, olive, iron and tobacco mark this medium-bodied and balanced red, well-rippled with tannins. Offers a fine, lingering aftertaste of fruit, cedar and mineral." Wine Spectator

"Alberello is the Italian name for bush vines, one of the most undervalued training systems in Tuscany. Employed by Grattamacco for austere varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, the result is often outstanding. Cassis, cherry kernel and leafy aromas come before a hint of minerality. On the palate it shows firm, grainy tannins without any dryness at the end, where instead it opens up to reveal sweet toasted tobacco and straw notes. This will last well thanks to its layered profile and great balance." Decanter

"I love the herbal complexity with dark brambleberries, fresh herbs and cedar. Medium to full body, juicy and endearing tannins and a floral finish. From organically grown grapes." James Suckling

"This wine delivers an exceptional quality of fruit. The 2016 Bolgheri Superiore l'Alberello is vinous and raw with an unmistakably authentic quality that gives this wine character and a specific territorial identity. You taste the flavors of the Tuscan Coast with that "macchia mediterrana," or Mediterranean brush, with ripe cherry, plum, black olive and sweet cinnamon spice. At this young stage, the wine's oak imprint is evident, but we can look forward to this relaxing and tapering down with more bottle age." Robert Parker

Funkelndes Rubinrot. Feines, elegantes Bouquet mit Fruchtaromen, Noten von Kaffee und komplexen Gewürzaromen. Der Geschmack ist langanhaltend, die Säure im perfekten Gleichgewicht zu Tannin und Körper. Ein Wein mit großer Persönlichkeit, für eine lange Lagerung geeignet, aber auch in seiner Jugend schon ein Hochgenuss. SUPERIORE.DE

"Glänzendes, intensives Rubinrot mit feinem Schimmer. Eröffnet mit Noten nach Tabak, viel Heidelbeere und Brombeere, dahinter Zimt. Gleitet über den Gaumen wie Samt, viel feinmaschiges Tannin, viele Schichten, breitet sich in alle Richtungen aus, viel dunkle Frucht, langer Nachhall." 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

"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

Funkelndes Rubinrot. Feines, elegantes Bouquet mit Fruchtaromen, Noten von Kaffee und komplexen Gewürzaromen. Der Geschmack ist langanhaltend, die Säure im perfekten Gleichgewicht zu Tannin und Körper. Ein Wein mit großer Persönlichkeit, für eine lange Lagerung geeignet, aber auch in seiner Jugend schon ein Hochgenuss. SUPERIORE.DE

"Glänzendes, intensives Rubinrot mit feinem Schimmer. Eröffnet mit Noten nach Tabak, viel Heidelbeere und Brombeere, dahinter Zimt. Gleitet über den Gaumen wie Samt, viel feinmaschiges Tannin, viele Schichten, breitet sich in alle Richtungen aus, viel dunkle Frucht, langer Nachhall." 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

"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