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

"Aromas and flavors of crushed blackcurrants and berries to this fresh, medium-bodied red,together with a hint of black tea. Tight, youthful tannins. What’s there not to like?" James Suckling

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

"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 ist ein wunderschöner Bolgheri Superiore aus vornehmlich Cabernet. Startet frisch und vehement mit warmen, dunklen Fruchtaromen, dann öffnet er sich weiter mit einem Bouquet von Kräutern, Kaffee und einer Prise Pfeffer. Bemerkenswert geschliffen und saftig am Gaumen, alles ist in Balance, seidig und sehr charismatisch im langen Abgang. SUPERIORE.DE

"Sattes, funkelndes Rubin mit leichter Granatzunge. Intensive und klar gezeichnete Nase, satt nach Holunder- und Heidelbeeren, viel Tabak, etwas Kardamom, zeigt schönes Spiel. Rund und satt im Ansatz, öffnet sich mit feinmaschigem Tannin, viel saftige Frucht." Falstaff

"Aromas of spicy blackcurrants and berries. Black cardamom here, too. Full-bodied and layered with compact fruit and very fine-grained tannins. Nice fruit and spice drive through the long finish. This needs a bit of time to come together, but delicious now." James Suckling

"The 2017 Bolgheri Superiore L’Alberello is gracious, silky and wonderfully nuanced. In 2017, this blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot is all class. Crushed rose petal, mint, sweet red berry and cinnamon all grace this mid-weight, beautifully perfumed Bolgheri red." Vinous

"The 2017 Bolgheri Superiore l'Alberello shows a fine and seamless nature that defies this challenging vintage. The vines are planted according to a special spacing method called "settonce" in Italian. This means that each alberello plant (or head pruned vine) is equidistant to the next. In theory, this brings more light and favors even ripening. Indeed, "even" is the word that first comes to mind. The intensity and the dark fruit aromas are nicely spaced out and level." Robert Parker

"Alberello is the classic Bordeaux blend of Grattamacco in Bolgheri, sourced from a 2ha vineyard planted with bush vines ('alberello'). Clay and earth aromas are joined by intense floral notes of violet. It's a muscular wine, large and powerful, smooth and just chalky on the finish, with an amazing mineral vibrancy." Decanter

L'Alberello ist ein wunderschöner Bolgheri Superiore aus vornehmlich Cabernet. Startet frisch und vehement mit warmen, dunklen Fruchtaromen, dann öffnet er sich weiter mit einem Bouquet von Kräutern, Kaffee und einer Prise Pfeffer. Bemerkenswert geschliffen und saftig am Gaumen, alles ist in Balance, seidig und sehr charismatisch im langen Abgang. SUPERIORE.DE

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

"Leuchtendes, sattes Rubinrot. Ansprechende und klar gezeichnete Nase mit Noten nach reifen dunklen Kirschen, Brombeere und Ribiseln. Sehr saftig und mit guter Spannung am Gaumen, feines, griffiges Tannin, gut herausgearbeitete, kompakte Beerenfrucht, im Finale fester Druck." 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

L'Alberello ist ein wunderschöner Bolgheri Superiore aus vornehmlich Cabernet. Startet frisch und vehement mit warmen, dunklen Fruchtaromen, dann öffnet er sich weiter mit einem Bouquet von Kräutern, Kaffee und einer Prise Pfeffer. Bemerkenswert geschliffen und saftig am Gaumen, alles ist in Balance, seidig und sehr charismatisch im langen Abgang. SUPERIORE.DE

"Sattes, funkelndes Rubin mit leichter Granatzunge. Intensive und klar gezeichnete Nase, satt nach Holunder- und Heidelbeeren, viel Tabak, etwas Kardamom, zeigt schönes Spiel. Rund und satt im Ansatz, öffnet sich mit feinmaschigem Tannin, viel saftige Frucht." Falstaff

"Aromas of spicy blackcurrants and berries. Black cardamom here, too. Full-bodied and layered with compact fruit and very fine-grained tannins. Nice fruit and spice drive through the long finish. This needs a bit of time to come together, but delicious now." James Suckling

"The 2017 Bolgheri Superiore L’Alberello is gracious, silky and wonderfully nuanced. In 2017, this blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot is all class. Crushed rose petal, mint, sweet red berry and cinnamon all grace this mid-weight, beautifully perfumed Bolgheri red." Vinous

"The 2017 Bolgheri Superiore l'Alberello shows a fine and seamless nature that defies this challenging vintage. The vines are planted according to a special spacing method called "settonce" in Italian. This means that each alberello plant (or head pruned vine) is equidistant to the next. In theory, this brings more light and favors even ripening. Indeed, "even" is the word that first comes to mind. The intensity and the dark fruit aromas are nicely spaced out and level." Robert Parker

"Alberello is the classic Bordeaux blend of Grattamacco in Bolgheri, sourced from a 2ha vineyard planted with bush vines ('alberello'). Clay and earth aromas are joined by intense floral notes of violet. It's a muscular wine, large and powerful, smooth and just chalky on the finish, with an amazing mineral vibrancy." 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

"Leuchtendes, sattes Rubinrot. Ansprechende und klar gezeichnete Nase mit Noten nach reifen dunklen Kirschen, Brombeere und Ribiseln. Sehr saftig und mit guter Spannung am Gaumen, feines, griffiges Tannin, gut herausgearbeitete, kompakte Beerenfrucht, im Finale fester Druck." 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

L'Alberello ist ein wunderschöner Bolgheri Superiore aus vornehmlich Cabernet. Startet frisch und vehement mit warmen, dunklen Fruchtaromen, dann öffnet er sich weiter mit einem Bouquet von Kräutern, Kaffee und einer Prise Pfeffer. Bemerkenswert geschliffen und saftig am Gaumen, alles ist in Balance, seidig und sehr charismatisch im langen Abgang. SUPERIORE.DE

"Sattes, funkelndes Rubin mit leichter Granatzunge. Intensive und klar gezeichnete Nase, satt nach Holunder- und Heidelbeeren, viel Tabak, etwas Kardamom, zeigt schönes Spiel. Rund und satt im Ansatz, öffnet sich mit feinmaschigem Tannin, viel saftige Frucht." Falstaff

"Aromas of spicy blackcurrants and berries. Black cardamom here, too. Full-bodied and layered with compact fruit and very fine-grained tannins. Nice fruit and spice drive through the long finish. This needs a bit of time to come together, but delicious now." James Suckling

"The 2017 Bolgheri Superiore L’Alberello is gracious, silky and wonderfully nuanced. In 2017, this blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot is all class. Crushed rose petal, mint, sweet red berry and cinnamon all grace this mid-weight, beautifully perfumed Bolgheri red." Vinous

"The 2017 Bolgheri Superiore l'Alberello shows a fine and seamless nature that defies this challenging vintage. The vines are planted according to a special spacing method called "settonce" in Italian. This means that each alberello plant (or head pruned vine) is equidistant to the next. In theory, this brings more light and favors even ripening. Indeed, "even" is the word that first comes to mind. The intensity and the dark fruit aromas are nicely spaced out and level." Robert Parker

"Alberello is the classic Bordeaux blend of Grattamacco in Bolgheri, sourced from a 2ha vineyard planted with bush vines ('alberello'). Clay and earth aromas are joined by intense floral notes of violet. It's a muscular wine, large and powerful, smooth and just chalky on the finish, with an amazing mineral vibrancy." Decanter

L'Alberello ist ein wunderschöner Bolgheri Superiore aus vornehmlich Cabernet. Startet frisch und vehement mit warmen, dunklen Fruchtaromen, dann öffnet er sich weiter mit einem Bouquet von Kräutern, Kaffee und einer Prise Pfeffer. Bemerkenswert geschliffen und saftig am Gaumen, alles ist in Balance, seidig und sehr charismatisch im langen Abgang. SUPERIORE.DE

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

"Leuchtendes, sattes Rubinrot. Ansprechende und klar gezeichnete Nase mit Noten nach reifen dunklen Kirschen, Brombeere und Ribiseln. Sehr saftig und mit guter Spannung am Gaumen, feines, griffiges Tannin, gut herausgearbeitete, kompakte Beerenfrucht, im Finale fester Druck." 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