GRATTAMACCO
THE WINE IS PRODUCED FROM VINEYARDS LOCATED BETWEEN 100 AND 200 M ABOVE SEA LEVEL. THE SOIL IS CHARACTERIZED BY SANDY QUARTZ AND WHITE CLAYS MIXED WITH MARLY LIMESTONE FLYSCH. WINEGROWING PRACTICES ARE BASED ON METHODS AND PRINCIPLES THAT ARE TOTALLY RESPECTFUL OF THE ENVIRONMENT, THUS ALLOWING FOR SPONTANEOUS PRODUCTIVE BALANCE WITH LOW YIELDS PER HECTARE. GRAPES ARE HAND-PICKED AND CAREFULLY SELECTED FROM VINEYARDS WITH AN AVERAGE AGE OF 25 YEARS, AMONG THE OLDEST IN THE APPELLATION.
Vinification takes place in small open oak vats, with delicate manual punching-down and a slow release of only noble tannins. The wine ages for at least 18 months in barriques. The saline terroir and the artisanal approach in the cellar are foundational elements of the distinctive character of Grattamacco Rosso, which is enhanced by the presence of Sangiovese in the blend, in accordance with Tuscan tradition.
Vintage 2019
A VINTAGE OF GREAT CHARACTER AND RICHNESS, IN WHICH THE REMARKABLE STRUCTURE OF THE WINE IS WELL BALANCED BY ACID FRESHNESS AND TANNIC BALANCE. EXTREME PERSISTENCE AND VERTICALITY ARE A PRELUDE TO MARKED LONGEVITY. THE AROMATIC COMPLEXITY HARMONY REFLECTS THIS VINTAGE’S GENEROUS AND ENVELOPING NATURE.
The Climate
The summer climate characterized by intense heat peaks was balanced by the heavy rains at the end of July, restoring optimal conditions for the grapes to ripen. The rains of late August-early September were followed by a windy and sunny climate with good temperature variations, which accelerated ripening. Harvest began September 3rd with the first Merlots and continued in the middle of the month with the Sangiovese. After a refreshing break of rains that fell on the 21st-22nd of September, the Cabernet harvest continued until October 4th.
Vinification
Grattamacco grows in vineyards lying at elevations between 100 and 200 meters, planted in soils composed of calcareous sandstone and a mixture of white clay and fossil-rich flysch marl, and enjoys a classic Mediterranean climate tempered by frequent sea breezes. Our viticultural philosophy and practices, firmly based on respect for the environment, ensure a naturally-balanced low-yield per vine, in vineyards averaging 25 years old. The clusters are hand-harvested, with a rigorous quality-selection in the vineyard. Fermentation is in open-top oak vats, and the wine is given regular, gentle manual punch-downs, making possible lengthy macerations and slow extraction of totally ripe, fine tannins. The finished wine matured 18 months in small oak barrels and was bottled in October 2021.
Luca Marrone, Chief Winemaker
Composition
65% Cabernet Sauvignon
20% Merlot
15% Sangiovese
Appearance
Brillant ruby red
Alcohol
14,5%
