2018 Grattamacco, Bolgheri Superiore, Tuscany, Italy

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Description

In 2018 we return to a more classical style in Bolgheri, with great freshness and complexity. Due to this, it is one of winemaker Luca Marrone’s favourite vintages. Naturally fermented in open top tinelli, this is a blend of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot 15% Sangiovese. Blackcurrant, redcurrant, wild mint, dried roses and cherry smoke entice on the nose. The palate also has incredible elegance. Vivid fruit, red cherry and bramble are enveloped in fine tannins – all polished by 18 months in French oak.

Drink 2022 - 2040

Davy Zyw, Senior Buyer, Berry Bros. & Rudd

Colour Red

Sweetness Dry

Vintage 2018

Alcohol % 14.5%

Maturity Not ready (2025 - 2051)

Grape List Cabernet Sauvignon

Body Full Bodied

Producer Grattamacco

Critics reviews

Antonio Galloni 96/100

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. Drink 2026 - 2043antonio_galloni, Vinous.com.com (July 2022)

Drink 2026 - 2043

Antonio Galloni, Vinous.com (Jul 2022)

Aldo Fiordelli 93/100

The 2018 vintage - according to the estate - produced 'legant 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.Drink 2021 - 2035Aldo Fiordelli, Decanter.com (June 2021)

Drink 2026 - 2043

Aldo Fiordelli, Decanter.com (Jun 2021)

James Suckling 94/100

Currants, blackberries and hints of chocolate and fresh herbs. Full-bodied and round-tannined with a lovely texture and a savory, almost iron finish. Cabernet sauvignon, merlot and sangiovese. From organically grown grapes. Hard not to drink now, but a year or two will bring it even more together.james_suckling, jamessuckling_com (August 2021)

Drink 2026 - 2043

James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com (Aug 2021)

Bruce Sanderson 94/100

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. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Sangiovese. Best from 2024 through 2040. 4,100 cases made.Bruce Sanderson, Wine Spectator (October 2021)

Drink 2026 - 2043

Bruce Sanderson, WineSpectator.com (Oct 2021)

About this wine

Bolgheri

A new DOC in the coastal Maremma region, Bolgheri first rose to prominence during the 1970s with the emergence of the so-called Super Tuscan wines like Ornellaia and Sassicaia. Having won universal acclaim and selling for unprecedented prices, the authorities relented and awarded Bolgheri its own DOC. The actions of the Super Tuscans inspired a generation in Italy, even if some of the wines here have lost a little of their lustre since.

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