Between Castagneto Carducci and Bolgheri, atop a wooded ridge, Grattamacco enjoys an enviable view of the Tuscan coast.
The estate stretches over an area of 80 hectares, of which 34 are planted with vineyards and 5 with olive groves. The remaining area is covered by forests that extend for over 1600 hectares all around. Native grape varieties such as Sangiovese and Vermentino are cultivated, but international grape varieties that have changed the history of Bolgheri are also present: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, planted since the 1980s.
A PROTECTED MICROCLIMATE
Grattamacco is one of the wineries with the highest location in the region, with vineyards reaching over 200 meters in altitude.
The unique position of the hill, surrounded by the slopes that rise to form the northern extension of the lush Metalliferous Hills, creates a protected Mediterranean microclimate. The sea breeze caresses the grape bunches and the dry climate is characterized by significant diurnal temperature variations that promote the aromatic development of the grapes.
THE REALM OF THE SEA AND THE SUN
Bolgheri is a land of sea and light: the inland hills create a natural amphitheater that favors the refraction of light and ventilation.
While the coastal area is flat and sultry, the hinterland enjoys a cooler climate thanks to its elevation and proximity to the forests. This results in a slower and more gradual ripening of the grapes, especially the red varieties. The soils are also more stratified and complex. While the areas near the sea present predominantly silty-loamy soil, the hills of Bolgheri have poorer, white soils, with calcareous clay marls of tectonic origin, known as flysch.
