ProducerBolgheri
Grattamacco
グラッタマッコ
A Bolgheri pioneer since 1977, blending Sangiovese elegance into Bordeaux-style structure.
One of Bolgheri's original and most respected estates, producing a Bolgheri DOC Rosso from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Sangiovese of great elegance and aging potential.
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Who Is This For?
For collectors of iconic Bolgheri reds who want a wine that stands apart from the region's Bordeaux-focused mainstream through its distinctive Sangiovese-inflected elegance.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What makes Grattamacco unique among Bolgheri producers?
- Grattamacco is one of the few Bolgheri estates to keep Sangiovese (around 15-20%) in its flagship blend alongside Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, grown at relatively high altitude on the estate's hilltop vineyards. This gives the wine a signature elegance that sets it apart from the region's typically Bordeaux-dominated style.
- Who owns Grattamacco today?
- Grattamacco was founded in 1977 by Piermario Meletti Cavallari, making it the second estate established in Bolgheri. In 2002 it was acquired by Claudio Tipa, owner of the ColleMassari group, who has continued the estate's original style and philosophy with winemaker Luca Marrone.
- Where are the Grattamacco vineyards located?
- The vineyards sit on one of Bolgheri's only two hills, at roughly 100 meters above sea level overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea, on calcareous marl and clay soils that are unusual for the Bolgheri DOC. The estate spans about 80 hectares, with 28 hectares under vine.
- Is Grattamacco organic?
- Yes, the estate has practiced organic viticulture for decades, with certification (ICEA) dating back to the 1990s and full conversion completed by 2015, avoiding synthetic weed killers and insecticides in favor of natural fertilization.
- What is Grattamacco's flagship wine?
- The flagship is Grattamacco Bolgheri Superiore, a Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Sangiovese blend aged with gentle extraction and spontaneous fermentation, known for its aging potential and refined, elegant character.