Grattamacco Bolgheri Rosso

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Wine Description

Grattamacco was founded in 1977 and was the second winery of the Bolgheri appellation, following Sassicaia. Grattamacco has lead the region in environmentally responsible farming, and was the first to use an Alberello or head-pruned method in Bolgheri. 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. The property has been part of the ColleMassari Group since 2002.

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Subsoil
Luca Marrone Chief enologist of Grattamacco
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Acclaim
The 2023 Bolgheri Rosso highlights the importance of the Cabernet Franc in the blend. In the glass, it displays a purple/red color and is highly expressive with wonderful energy on the nose. Fermented in stainless steel tank, and then in used barrels (3 to 4 years old), the nose reveals lively aromas of currants, graphite, black raspberries, sweet herbs, and a floral perfume. The palate is full-bodied, with a refreshing compact, and angular structure, well-defined tannins, and even spine of acidity, and notes of dusty earth through the finish. An overachiever with exceptional purity, this is an early contender for top lists of the year. Bravo. — Jeb Dunnuck, Mar 2025
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Vineyard & Production Info
Soil composition
Calcareous, Clay, and Sand
Training method
Guyot Cordon
Elevation:
320-720 feet
Exposure:
Various
Year vineyard planted:
1989-2002
Harvest time:
August-September
First vintage of this wine:
1979
Bottles produced of this wine:
50,000
Average Vine Age:
23
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Winemaking & Aging
Maceration length:
28 days
Varietal composition:
30% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Cabernet Franc, 30% Merlot, 10% Sangiovese, 5% Petit Vedot
Fermentation container:
Barrels
Length of alcoholic fermentation:
15 days
Fermentation temperature:
75-86 °F
Maceration technique:
Punchdown
Malolactic fermentation:
Full
Type of aging container:
Barriques
Size of aging container:
225L
Type of oak:
French
Length of aging before bottling:
21 months
Age of Aging Container:
Two years
Length of bottle aging:
6 months
Total SO2
62
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Analytical Data
pH level:
3.52
Acidity:
5.26 g/L
Alcohol:
13.6 %
Dry extract:
30.8 g/L
Total SO2
62
Residual sugar:
<0.5 g/L