Grattamacco - Rosso Bolgheri Superiore "L'Alberello" DOC 2021
Red Wine from Toscana, Italy
Grattamacco - Rosso Bolgheri Superiore "L'Alberello" DOC 2021
Red Wine from Toscana, Italy
Profile:
Intense ruby red
Cassis, roasted and toasted dark fruit, char, very much a Cabernet nose
Complex dark fruit, licorice, strong and long on the finish
Food Pairing: Aged cheeses, lamb chops
What’s In It: 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Cabernet Franc, 5% Petit Verdot
How It Was Made:
The idea of L'Alberello was born as a response to climatic situations of extreme heat and drought, as this form of cultivation is more resilient to such conditions. The particular distribution of the vines allows the Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc grapes to be harvested at the same time, forming a true blend. The fermentation of the two vines together gives particular balsamic and spicy notes, which then acquire depth and breadth with the aging in barriques for a maximum of 18 months.