2019 Grattamacco, Bolgheri Superiore, Tuscany, Italy

Naturally fermented in open top?tinelli, a?blend of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon 20% Merlot 15% Sangiovese. ?The aromas are broad and complex; Cassis, wild mint, dried roses and cherry smoke lifted by the high-toned herbal notes of essential oils.

The palate is full of volume and texture, showcasing the quality of fruit, and the long period of maceration. Intense, but with incredible elegance, lip puckering cherry fruit, blackberries, graphite, liquorice, and vivid zip, softened and seasoned by sweet smoky spices of oak, deemed from almost 2 years in French barrique.? This time in oak has smoothed edges, yet there is a fierce acid line giving tangy Tuscan charm. The finish is defined and long, showcasing the raw calibre of the terroir.

With 2019, we introduce a new benchmark for Grattamacco. A triumph from winemaker Luca Marrone, yet again surpassing the quality and longevity of other, more famous Bolgheri estates.

Drink 2025 – 2045

Davy Zyw, Senior Buyer, Berry Bros. & Rudd