Grattamacco Bolgheri Superiore 2022 (750ML)

98 Points, Audrey Frick, JebDunnuck.com: "Looking to the upcoming release, the 2022 Grattamacco pours a more youthful red/purple hue and opens to a more blue-fruited nature at this early stage, with sweetly perfumed aromas of blackberry, violet candies, pressed sage, and fresh earth. The palate is gorgeous and full, with velvety tannins, a youthful plushness of fruit, and its characteristic savory elements highlighting the wine with a long, balanced finish. It’s a very even wine but does show the stress of a hot year with late rains. It feels like the duck on water – graceful and peaceful above water, while underneath it has the structure to go the distance. It’s reminiscent of the 2012, although it seems to have more cushion. Drink 2027-2050." 03/25

97 Points, Aldo Fiordelli, JamesSuckling.com: "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." 04/25

96 Points, Antonio Galloni, Antonio Galloni: "The 2022 Grattamacco is such a classy red. Delicate, svelte and gracious, the 2022 impresses with its total finesse more than anything else. Silky tannins and lifted aromatics make a strong first impression. Hints of blackberry, incense, dried herbs and mocha develop in the glass, adding layers of nuance. Pretty floral and spice top notes lift the finish." 04/26

93 Points, James Button, Decanter: "The estate's 40th anniversary vintage, this 2022 leads with minty red and black berry aromas. Fleshy, sapid and saline, it has a very fresh and vertical profile but is just a little bit drying on the finish at this stage. Floral overtones mingle with pepper and herbs, while tangy red forest berries are supported by silky and integrated tannins. Tight and energetic." 06/25

92 Points, Bruce Sanderson, Wine Spectator: "A tightly wound, dense red that will require a few years to unwind. Black cherry, black currant, plum, iron and Mediterranean herb notes are locked up by the beefy tannins. Tips to the astringent side, yet this should find a better equilibrium in a year or two. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Sangiovese. Best from 2028 through 2042. 5,500 cases made, 500 cases imported." 10/25

94 Points, Monica Larner, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "The organic Grattamacco 2022 Bolgheri Superiore Grattamacco commemorates the estate’s 40th anniversary (1982–2022) with a special label. The wine is made from 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot and 15% Sangiovese. Rich and generous, the wine delivers a creamy texture with notable depth and concentration. While the hot 2022 vintage contributes an extra note of sweetness and ripeness, the balance holds firm thanks to the wine’s structure and the season’s naturally thicker-skinned fruit, which resulted in a bolder tannic profile. This anniversary release totals 60,000 bottles." 02/26