97 James Suckling
A dark and complex wine not without grace. On the nose it shows restrained cassis, kiwis, anise, oak bark, cloves and a light touch of leaves. Full-bodied on the palate, with density, fine-grained tannins and crisp, exuberant acidity. Long, balanced, savory, slightly austere finish. Enjoyable for a kind of elegant lightness. It will be released in October 2025. Drinkable then, but best from 2026.
96 Robert Parker
A blend of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot and 15% Sangiovese, the 2023 Bolgheri Superiore Grattamacco shows a full, generous profile marked by dark fruit, spice, grilled herb and pencil shaving. The fruit is sourced from 15 hectares of vineyards with limestone, flysch, marl, quartz and sandstone soils, elements that contribute brightness and a sense of aromatic sharpness. Shaped by a growing season that favored balance over sheer power, this carries youthful tannins, but compared to the rigidity of the 2022 vintage, the wine appears poised for a more harmonious and measured evolution. This is a release of 60,000 bottles.
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