Grattamacco 2013

Podere Grattamacco (hentet 13. okt. 2026): Grattamacco Bolgheri Superiore DOC 2013 Årgangen (producentens tekst, engelsk): One of the vintages in which the freshness and savory elegance of grattamacco’s terroir are best enhanced by its typical mediterranean character. Vejret (producentens tekst): The 2013 harvest saw ideal conditions for an old-fashioned harvest, with slower than usual harvesting rhythms and completely healthy grapes with “old-fashioned flavor” and high aromatic potential, with crisp skins and well-ripened pips, a great acidic set and good sugar concentration. The harvest began on September 11 with the first Merlots and extended until Friday, October 4 with the last Cabernets, just in time to avoid the copious rains of the following days. Vinmark og vinifikation (producentens tekst): 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 23 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 July 2015. Luca Marrone , Chief Winemaker Udseende: Brillant ruby red