Grattamacco, Bolgheri Superiore, 2013
A blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% ,Merlot and 15% Sangiovese. A bolgheri that is gentle in terms of both extraction and oak usage. Complex and structured with sense of measured power. Smart, neatly tailored tannins weave through the bright cassis fruit. Notes of gravel, salt and smoke add complexity whilst the long finish lifts with a herbal, sappy, savoury quality. Deeply satisfying, refreshing and beautifully crafted.
critic reviews
A huge, expansive wine, the 2013 Grattamacco exudes power. The Cabernet Sauvignon speaks with an especially assertive voice in both the wine's flavor profile and overall structure. Sweet herb, menthol, licorice and leather overtones meld into a core of dark fruit as the wine continues to gain breadth in the glass. Beams of supporting acidity and tannin add backbone as well as energy. The 2013 is an impressive Grattamacco. It is also likely to require at least a few years in bottle. The blend is 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot and 15% Sangiovese.