# Grattamacco Bolgheri Rosso Superiore (2020)

- **Producer:** Grattamacco
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Sangiovese
- **Region:** Toscana, Italy
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 14.5%
- **Average price:** €75
- **Vegan:** Yes
- **Contains sulphites:** Yes
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 18–20 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** blackcurrant, eucalyptus, black cherry, red plum, fennel, vanilla, cedar, cloves, forest floor, leather, tobacco, earth

## About this wine

Grattamacco Bolgheri Rosso Superiore is a distinguished red wine from the Bolgheri DOC in Tuscany, produced by ColleMassari Spa Società Agricola under the Grattamacco estate. Established in 1977, Grattamacco is a pioneering estate in the region, notable for being the first to label its flagship wine as Bolgheri Rosso and for its consistent inclusion of Sangiovese in the blend, which imparts a distinct Tuscan character. The estate's vineyards are located on high, coastal hillside slopes, benefiting from an excellent microclimate. The 2020 vintage is noted for its generous fruit and crisp acidity, with late August rains contributing to a balanced ripening process.

## Interesting facts

- Grattamacco was the first winery to label its flagship wine as 'Bolgheri Rosso'.
- It's one of the oldest estates in Bolgheri, founded in 1977.
- The estate's vineyards are situated on high, coastal hillside slopes.
- Sangiovese is consistently included in the blend, a distinctive Tuscan touch.

## Food pairing

The wine's full body, firm tannins, and high acidity are well-suited to rich, protein-heavy dishes. Tannins bind with proteins, softening the wine and cleansing the palate, while the acidity cuts through fat and richness. The wine's herbal and balsamic notes can complement similarly flavored ingredients in the food.

## Wine making process

The winemaking process for Grattamacco Bolgheri Rosso Superiore begins with a manual harvest and careful selection of grapes. Fermentation takes place in small, open, truncated cone-shaped oak vats, employing spontaneous fermentation and gentle, repeated manual punching down (follature). This is followed by long macerations. The wine is then aged for 18 months in French oak barriques, a combination of new and used, before a minimum of 6 months of bottle aging. Organic farming practices are utilized throughout the vineyard.