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Grattamacco - Bolgheri Superiore Rosso DOC 2017 Grattamacco - Bolgheri Superiore Rosso DOC 2017

Grattamacco - Bolgheri Superiore Rosso DOC 2017

freshness and complexity

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Type:Red

Varietal:Red Blend

Varietal Blend:Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Sangiovese

Unit Size:750ml

Alcohol Volume:14.7%

Region:Tuscany

Country:Italy

Tasting Notes

This Super Tuscan, mainly composed of Bordeaux varieties Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, which have flourished in Bolgheri, is complemented by a rare 15% Sangiovese. After 18 months in French barriques and a year of bottle aging, it emerges with a captivating nose of toasted pine nuts, Sumatra tobacco, and ripe cassis. With aeration, it gains an ethereal-herbal quality, revealing black pepper and sage. On the palate, it offers abundant extract sweetness, toasty notes, ripe plums, and sweet cherries. Balanced by remarkable acidity and herbal nuances of mint and black pepper, this wine exudes freshness and complexity.

Technical Info

Brand:Grattamacco

Closure:Cork

Organic Certification:IT-BIO-006

Country of Origin:Italy

Serving Temperature:16-18°C

Sugar Residual:0.8 g/l

Drink By:2027

Wine Ageing:18 months in French oak 225L barrels.

Winemaking Style:Traditional

Harvest:Late August harvesting done manually in small crates.

Winemaking:Spontaneous fermentation occurs in truncated cone-shaped wooden vats, with manual punch-downs and extended maceration. Aging takes place in French oak barriques for 18 months, followed by a 12-month bottle refinement.

Viticulture:A wine originating from a 10-hectare vineyard located at 100 meters above sea level, with vines averaging 20 years in age. The vineyard benefits from well-balanced soils and a mild Mediterranean climate.

Food Pairing:Filet mignon with a red wine reduction sauce, Barbecued pork ribs with a smoky barbecue sauce, Osso buco, Braised ox cheeks, Gruyère cheese fondue

Reviews and Accolades

AWARDS & ACCOLADES

96

Decanter Magazine

95

Robert Parker

Taste Profile

Light

Full Body

Dry

Sweet

Fruity

Savoury

Tannins (Bitterness)

Acidity

Poggio di Sotto, Grattamacco

In under a decade, ColleMassari's ascent to Tuscan wine excellence tells the Tipa family's passionate tale. In 1999, Claudio Tipa and Maria Iris found Castello ColleMassari's hidden beauty in Montecucco's wild heart. Today, Claudio Tipa oversees four Tuscan gems, each echoing its terroir. Grattamacco, in Bolgheri's historic winemaking heart, thrives 100 meters above the sea. Merlot, Cabernet, and Sangiovese blend into iconic wines like GRATTAMACCO and approachable Rosso Bolgheri. Poggio di Sotto reigns in Brunello's realm, renowned for limited, legendary Brunelli. The newest, Tenuta San Giorgio, graces Brunello's landscape. Rooted in terroir, these wineries echo Claudio Tipa's Tuscan winemaking vision. Each bottle is a testament to Tuscany's heart, passion, and excellence.

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