Podere Grattamacco Bolgheri Superiore 2012
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James Suckling
Aromas of blueberries, blackcurrants and blackberries that follow through to a full body, firm and silky tannins and a fresh and clean finish. Very layered and beautiful. A blend of cabernet sauvignon, merlot and sangiovese. Celebrates its 30th harvest.
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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
This bottle is marked by a 30th anniversary seal (1982–2012) on the front label. The 2012 Bolgheri Superiore Grattamacco is a wine that has improved with aging. This elegant expression shows fine fruit with sweet cherry highlights and soft tannins. You might catch glimpses of the summer heat with a hint of white raisin or dried plum. However, there is a sprightly herbal note and freshness that suggest that this bottle could easily go another ten years. The 2012 vintage saw 1.5 meters of snow in the winter with dry and hot weather conditions that continued for the rest of the summer. The soils had absorbed enough humidity during winter to carry through to the summer season. Best after 2022.
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Founded in 1977, and acquired by the Tipa Bertarelli Family in 2002, Grattamacco was one of first the two wineries in Bolgheri. A region typically known for Cabernet and Merlot, Grattamacco sets itself apart from surrounding wineries with its winemaking practices using 15% Sangiovese to impart quality and elegance in its wines. Grattamacco was not only the first winery in Bolgheri to use Sangiovese because of its high altitude despite its proximity to the coast, but also the first to plant Vermentino. Grattamacco wines are known for both their power, elegance and complexity that evolves with time.