The colour is deep ruby. On the nose, it opens with blackberries, dark cherries, and ripe plums. As the wine unfolds, layers of herbs, cedar, mint, tobacco and smoky notes emerge. The aromatic profile is both powerful and remarkably nuanced, showcasing a complexity that defines the best (Bolgheri) wines. In the mouth, full-bodied and powerful yet beautifully balanced. The tannins are smooth and well integrated. The acidity is vibrant. Continue reading “Grattamacco 2020”
Month: August 2026
Montevertine 2018
The colour is medium garnet. On the nose, sour cherries, raspberries, liquorice, tobacco leaf and floral notes emerge. On the palate, it is medium-bodied, with firm yet beautifully integrated tannins that provide structure without sacrificing elegance. The finish is discreet, yet long, savoury and persistent.
Produced in the hills of Radda in Chianti, this iconic Toscana IGT favours finesse over opulence. Continue reading “Montevertine 2018”
Originel
The colour is medium gold with a fine, persistent mousse. On the nose, lemon zest, pear, green apple, white peach, and hazelnut. In the mouth, the attack is vibrant, driven by bright acidity and an energic mousse. Beside marked salinity in the finish, which provides freshness and gastronomic appeal, the wine is neither particularly flavourful nor especially long. Overall, it leans more towards freshness than complexity. Continue reading “Originel”