Bolgheri Superiore is a red produced by Grattamacco in Bolgheri Superiore, Tuscany, Italy. Classified as DOC. Made from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Sangiovese and Cabernet Franc. Cellarion's sommeliers have reviewed the drink window of 2 vintages; members see when each one is ready. Track this wine and manage your cellar with Cellarion — the free, open-source wine app at cellarion.app.
Type: Red
Appellation: Bolgheri Superiore
Classification: DOC
Region: Tuscany
Country: Italy
Grapes: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Sangiovese, Cabernet Franc
Tasting profile
Structure: full-bodied, high tannin, medium acidity, dry
Grattamacco — one of Bolgheri's founding estates, its Superiore blending Cabernet and Merlot with an unusual dash of Sangiovese: cassis and dark cherry over Mediterranean scrub, graphite and firm, savoury structure.
When to drink
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Where it comes from
Tuscany, Italy
Tuscany (Toscana) is one of Italy's most iconic wine regions, set in the rolling hills of the country's centre and inseparable from the Sangiovese grape.
Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon is a red grape born in Bordeaux from a natural crossing of Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc, and it has become the most planted premium red variety on the planet, the backbone of countless…
Merlot
Merlot is a red grape from Bordeaux, one of the world's most planted varieties, valued for its softness, generosity and its role as a blending partner to Cabernet Sauvignon.
Sangiovese
Sangiovese is a red grape and the signature variety of Tuscany, the heart of Italy's most famous reds.
Cabernet Franc
Cabernet Franc is a red grape grown in both Bordeaux and the Loire Valley, and is one of the parent grapes of Cabernet Sauvignon.
More wines
From Grattamacco
- Bolgheri Rosso — Grattamacco, Bolgheri
More red wines from Tuscany
- Antico Feudo Toscana IGT — Barone Ricasoli, Toscana
- Argentiera — Argentiera, Bolgheri Superiore
- Aria di Caiarossa — Caiarossa, Costa Toscana
- Biserno — Tenuta di Biserno, Bibbona
Frequently asked questions
Where is Bolgheri Superiore from?
Bolgheri Superiore is produced by Grattamacco in Bolgheri Superiore, Tuscany, Italy.
What grapes are in Bolgheri Superiore?
Bolgheri Superiore is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Sangiovese and Cabernet Franc.