2013 Grattamacco Bolgheri Rosso Superiore, Tuscany

Grattamacco remains the only producer in Bolgheri to stay loyal to Sangiovese in its flagship wine – a factor that we think enhances its distinctly Italian character amongst the Bordeaux-styled wines of the region. The winery is ‘low tech’ with a simple approach: natural yeasts, gravity feed and fermentation in small open truncated cone-shaped oak vats, resulting in very stylish wines.

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.

94+ points Antonio Galloni vinous.com