2016 Grattamacco Bolgheri Rosso Superiore DOC, 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.

So much rosemary and tobacco, highlighting the currants and other fruit on the nose. Medium body and firm, silky tannins. Balanced and fresh finish. Remains subtle and complex. From organically grown grapes. Best after 2020.