Grattamacco Bolgheri Superiore

Grattamacco Bolgheri Superiore

Wine Description

Grattamacco’s Bolgheri Rosso Superiore is iconic in Bolgheri, Italy, and beyond. The flagship wine of the estate, this was the second important wine to come from the Bolgheri area following Sassicaia. Grattamacco was founded in 1977 and was the second winery of the Bolgheri appellation, following Sassicaia.The winery lies on a rise between Castagneto Carducci and Bolgheri, with a panoramic view of the Tuscan coast. The Grattamacco vineyards are located at about 330 ft. above sea level, in a wonderfully protected plot that spans over one of Bolgheri's only two hills, and is surrounded by other internationally renowned Bolgheri properties. 

2017 marks the 35th vintage of this historic wine. This significant anniversary is commemorated with a special, one-vintage-only label.

Barrel Samples
Vineyards
Subsoil
Luca Marrone Chief enologist of Grattamacco
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Acclaim
This is at a different level, with blackcurrants, blueberries and Mediterranean herbs, such as rosemary and sage. Also tobacco and coffee bean. Medium-bodied with fine tannins and a persistent finish. Sophisticated and thought-provoking. A new quality with this wine. A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Sangiovese. — James Suckling, Nov 2024
“Blueberry, black currant and pomegranate flavors are accented by oak spice, graphite and rosemary notes in this fresh, long red. Taut and vibrant, with terrific balance and a fine-grained band of tannins lining the finish” — Wine Spectator, Oct 2024
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Vineyard & Production Info
Training method
Guyot Cordon Spur-pruned
Elevation:
330-720 feet
Exposure:
Various
Year vineyard planted:
1989-2002
Harvest time:
late September
First vintage of this wine:
1979
Bottles produced of this wine:
65,000
Average Vine Age:
24 years
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Winemaking & Aging
Maceration length:
28
Varietal composition:
65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, 15% Sangiovese
Fermentation container:
conical oak vat
Length of alcoholic fermentation:
15 days
Fermentation temperature:
75-86 °F
Maceration technique:
Punchdown
Malolactic fermentation:
Yes
Fining agent:
no fining
Type of aging container:
Barriques
Size of aging container:
225 L
Type of oak:
French
Length of aging before bottling:
21 months
Age of Aging Container:
30%new oak, 50% second use, 20% third use
Length of bottle aging:
6 months
Total SO2
65
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Analytical Data
pH level:
3.48
Acidity:
5.5 g/L
Alcohol:
14.5 %
Dry extract:
30.3 g/L
Total SO2
65
Residual sugar:
0.5 g/L