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2018 Grattamacco, Bolgheri Superiore, Tuscany, Italy

  • Red
  • Dry
  • Full Bodied
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
Not ready
Antonio Galloni
96/100
Aldo Fiordelli
93/100
James Suckling
94/100
Bruce Sanderson
94/100
Product: 20188034678
2018 Grattamacco, Bolgheri Superiore, Tuscany, Italy

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
Maturity Not ready
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)

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Cabernet Sauvignon

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