Grattamacco

Bolgheri Rosso

Grattamacco

Bolgheri Rosso

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.

Tasting Notes

The nose is a combo of dark fruits and chocolate with notes of plum and black currants, elegant and full with a fresh balsamic finish given by the Sangiovese.

Food Pairing

Grattamacco's Bolgheri Rosso pairs perfectly with typical, hardy Tuscan dishes and is excellent throughout the meal for its freshness and its versatile character.

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.

Tasting Notes

The nose is a combo of dark fruits and chocolate with notes of plum and black currants, elegant and full with a fresh balsamic finish given by the Sangiovese.

Food Pairing

Grattamacco's Bolgheri Rosso pairs perfectly with typical, hardy Tuscan dishes and is excellent throughout the meal for its freshness and its versatile character.

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

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

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

About the Vineyard

The Grattamacco vineyards are located at an altitude of about 100m above sea level, in a wonderfully protected position over one of Bolgheri's only two hills. This area benefits from a dry climate with considerable temperature fluctuations and is famous for its great wines.