The 2020 Grattamacco Bolgheri Superiore is a proprietary blend from Tuscany, Italy, produced by Grattamacco. This red wine, closed with a cork, is composed of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, and 15% Sangiovese, fermented in conical oak vats and aged in barrique for 18 months. It has earned high praise from several esteemed wine reviewers, making it a notable entry in this year's vintages.
Jeb Dunnuck awarded the 2020 Grattamacco an impressive 97 points, describing it as a "deep ruby red" with "decadent and harmoniously layered aromas of pristine oak spice, fresh leather, mossy earth, tobacco, and kirsch." He highlights its full-bodied nature, velvety texture, and plush tannins, recommending cellaring it for optimal enjoyment from 2026 to 2046.
Vinous' Antonio Galloni, also giving it 97 points, called the wine "stellar," praising its dark, vibrant, and nuanced profile. He noted the infusion of "black fruit, lavender, spice, leather, menthol, and dried herbs," emphasizing its depth, resonance, and personality.
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, through Monica Larner, rated it at 95 points, noting its organic production. She pointed out the wine's "fruit-driven" nature with a bouquet focused on "grilled cherry and mixed berry," and earthy elements like "black licorice and sweet Mediterranean tones." Larner highlighted the wine's tannin quality and structure, suggesting it will be interesting to track its evolution.
James Suckling gave the wine 94 points, mentioning its "aromatic nose of blackcurrants, berries, and cherries" with "hints of flowers and smooth oak." He described it as full-bodied with a "super-clean and intense bead of fruit" and suggested it would be better from 2024.
Wine Spectator's Bruce Sanderson rated it 93 points, describing it as "elegant and linear," with "cherry, black currant, mineral, earth and Mediterranean scrub aromas and flavors." He noted its "fine tension and freshness" and recommended it from 2025 through 2042.
Lastly, Wine Enthusiast's Danielle Callegari gave it 95 points, appreciating its "luxuriously fruity" nose with "undertones of salt, flint, and herbs." She highlighted the palate's balance of fruit, dark chocolate, and subtle spiciness, along with its "chalky and resilient" tannins and persistent acidity.
Overall, the 2020 Grattamacco Bolgheri Superiore is a highly acclaimed wine, praised for its complexity, depth, and cellaring potential.
