The Winery Grattamacco of Bolgheri of Tuscany

Winery Grattamacco
The winery offers 5 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 4.1.
This estate is part of the ColleMassari.
It is ranked in the top 13 of the estates of Tuscany.
It is located in Bolgheri in the region of Tuscany

The Winery Grattamacco is one of the world's great estates. It offers 5 wines for sale in of Bolgheri to come and discover on site or to buy online.

The Grattamacco Estate is a veritable paradise for wine lovers. Located in the magnificent region of Bolgheri in Tuscany, Italy, it offers an authentic winemaking experience that has the potential to amaze the most discerning palates in the world. Established in 1977, Grattamacco was the first estate in Bolgheri to introduce Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon into the production of its wines, exhibiting a pioneering spirit that continues to this day. Perched atop a hill overlooking the sea, the estate holds a unique position within the landscape of Italian vineyards. The breathtaking view of the Mediterranean is a spectacle in itself, but what makes this estate so special is its unwavering dedication to excellence in the cultivation of its vines and the production of its wines. The 27 hectares of vineyards are situated between 100 and 200 meters above sea level, where they benefit from both excellent sun exposure and the gentle sea breeze. At Grattamacco, respect for the authenticity of the territory and attention to detail mark every step of the production process. The vineyards are cultivated using traditional methods, a natural and sustainable process that brings out the best in the grape. The wines produced here are expressions of this unique terroir, with sophisticated aromas that captivate the senses. The range of wines includes elegant reds, dominated by the Bolgheri Superiore Grattamacco, an iconic wine with an impressive structure and complexity. There is also the Grattamacco Bolgheri Rosso, a younger red wine that remains seductive. For those who prefer a white wine, the Grattamacco Vermentino is a must, a wine with delicate aromatics and a fresh mineral taste.

Top Winery Grattamacco wines

Looking for the best Winery Grattamacco wines in Bolgheri among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Winery Grattamacco wines. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be suitable with the wines from this area. Learn more about the region and the Winery Grattamacco wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top red wines of Winery Grattamacco

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Winery Grattamacco

How Winery Grattamacco wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or lamb such as recipes of puchero, chinese noodles with shrimp or lamb garam massala.

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Winery Grattamacco

On the nose the red wine of Winery Grattamacco. often reveals types of flavors of cherry, oaky or smoke and sometimes also flavors of earthy, blackberry or blueberry. In the mouth the red wine of Winery Grattamacco. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

The best vintages in the red wines of Winery Grattamacco

  • 1997With an average score of 4.50/5
  • 2021With an average score of 4.40/5
  • 2020With an average score of 4.40/5
  • 2005With an average score of 4.39/5
  • 2022With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2003With an average score of 4.30/5

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Winery Grattamacco.

  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Cabernet Franc
  • Merlot
  • Sangiovese
  • Petit Verdot

Discovering the wine region of Bolgheri

DOC of the Tuscan Maremma, historic cradle of the "Super Tuscans" (legendary Sassicaia). Signature Bordeaux blend: dominant Cabernet Sauvignon with hallmark notes of blackcurrant, blackberry, cedar, Mediterranean herbs, eucalyptus and a spice touch, firm tannins and noble structure. Round Merlot brings plum and velvet, Cabernet Franc the pepper, Petit Verdot the depth. Qualitative Syrah.

Warm Tyrrhenian climate tempered by the sea breeze. Great Tuscan ageing wines.

The top white wines of Winery Grattamacco

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Winery Grattamacco

How Winery Grattamacco wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pasta, vegetarian or appetizers and snacks such as recipes of spaghetti with homemade pesto, cream and tuna quiche or verrine of beetroot and lump roe.

Organoleptic analysis of white wines of Winery Grattamacco

On the nose the white wine of Winery Grattamacco. often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of vegetal, oak or tree fruit. In the mouth the white wine of Winery Grattamacco. is a powerful with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in the white wines of Winery Grattamacco

  • 2007With an average score of 4.40/5
  • 2008With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2018With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2015With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2016With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2017With an average score of 4.00/5

The grape varieties most used in the white wines of Winery Grattamacco.

  • Vermentino

Discover the grape variety: Merlot

Round and fleshy reds with a velvety texture, showing aromas of ripe plum, black cherry, cocoa and truffle notes with age. Supple tannins, generous alcohol, indulgent finish. Pillar of Libournais (Pomerol with Pétrus, Saint-Émilion with Cheval Blanc and Ausone) and signature of Super Tuscans, Italian Wales and Washington State. A cross of Cabernet Franc × Magdeleine Noire, France's most planted red variety.

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Discover the grape variety: Sangiovese

Firm, upright reds with precise acidity and angular tannins, showing aromas of sour cherry, plum, dried herbs, leather, black tea and balsamic notes. Characteristically bitter, savoury finish. Star of Chianti Classico DOCG, Brunello di Montalcino DOCG, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG and Morellino di Scansano. Italy's most planted variety, a descendant of Ciliegiolo × Calabrese di Montenuovo.