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What to Buy
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (94-96)
The 2021 Grand-Puy-Lacoste is fabulous. Bright and punchy, with terrific aromatic presence, the 2021 is a terrific example of the modern classicism of the year at its best. It's the sort of wine that needs years or maybe even decades to truly blossom, and yet all the requisites are there for that to happen. There is something about Grand-Puy-Lacoste that is absolutely striking in 2021. I can't wait to taste it from bottle. Tasted two times.Inc. VAT£554.86 -
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (94-96)
The 2021 Grand-Puy-Lacoste is fabulous. Bright and punchy, with terrific aromatic presence, the 2021 is a terrific example of the modern classicism of the year at its best. It's the sort of wine that needs years or maybe even decades to truly blossom, and yet all the requisites are there for that to happen. There is something about Grand-Puy-Lacoste that is absolutely striking in 2021. I can't wait to taste it from bottle. Tasted two times.Inc. VAT£272.29 -
James Suckling (97)
Licorice with tapenade, cassis, roasted spices and a touch of bergamot and pencil shavings. Full-bodied and structured, this has filigreed tannins in a very dusty, almost powdery form. Really youthful and long. Juicy and compact with spot-on balance. 79% cabernet sauvignon, 21% merlot. Give it at least three years to unwind and develop complexity.Inc. VAT£344.75 -
James Suckling (95-96)
I am thinking about the purity of fruit here, with blackcurrants, cassis and lead pencil. There's an underlying character of mineral and flint. The palate is dense, focused and precise, with very fine tannins that are ultra-fine and layered and go vertically down the palate. Everything is in the right place. So much polish and a svelte nature. Then hints of hazelnut and walnut to the refined texture. Sophisticated. 58% cabernet sauvignon, 34% merlot, 4% cabernet franc and 4% petit verdot.Inc. VAT£296.74 -
James Suckling (95-96)
I am thinking about the purity of fruit here, with blackcurrants, cassis and lead pencil. There's an underlying character of mineral and flint. The palate is dense, focused and precise, with very fine tannins that are ultra-fine and layered and go vertically down the palate. Everything is in the right place. So much polish and a svelte nature. Then hints of hazelnut and walnut to the refined texture. Sophisticated. 58% cabernet sauvignon, 34% merlot, 4% cabernet franc and 4% petit verdot.Inc. VAT£552.41 -
(3x150cl) 2023
James Suckling (95-96)
I am thinking about the purity of fruit here, with blackcurrants, cassis and lead pencil. There's an underlying character of mineral and flint. The palate is dense, focused and precise, with very fine tannins that are ultra-fine and layered and go vertically down the palate. Everything is in the right place. So much polish and a svelte nature. Then hints of hazelnut and walnut to the refined texture. Sophisticated. 58% cabernet sauvignon, 34% merlot, 4% cabernet franc and 4% petit verdot.Inc. VAT£358.40 -
James Suckling (95-96)
I am thinking about the purity of fruit here, with blackcurrants, cassis and lead pencil. There's an underlying character of mineral and flint. The palate is dense, focused and precise, with very fine tannins that are ultra-fine and layered and go vertically down the palate. Everything is in the right place. So much polish and a svelte nature. Then hints of hazelnut and walnut to the refined texture. Sophisticated. 58% cabernet sauvignon, 34% merlot, 4% cabernet franc and 4% petit verdot.Inc. VAT£341.60 -
Experience the refined elegance of the Grand-Puy-Lacoste Assortment Case 2021. This sophisticated collection of fine wines originates from the esteemed Grand-Puy-Lacoste estate, nestled in the heart of Bordeaux’s illustrious Pauillac appellation. Acclaimed for its steady tradition of viticultural brilliance, Grand-Puy-Lacoste produces wines of exquisite depth and complexity, a testament to their scrupulous vinification process.
The Grand-Puy-Lacoste Assortment Case 2021 showcases a meticulously curated selection of their premier crus. Each wine in the case embodies the superb terroir and skilled artistry characteristic of the Château, presenting harmonious balance, compelling intensity, and graceful longevity. The diligent maturation in French oak barrels allows for an unmissable layered spectrum of aromas and flavours from blackberry and exotic spices to cigar box hints.
Fellow wine enthusiasts, the Grand-Puy-Lacoste Assortment Case 2021 is an unmatched offering of fine Bordeaux, epitomising the profound sophistication of the Grand-Puy-Lacoste legacy.
Inc. VAT£883.61 -
Andrew Caillard MW (98)
Deep crimson. Beautiful classic Barossa Shiraz with intense dark plum, praline, paneforte aromas and roasted chestnut, wax polish, chinotto notes. Richly concentrated and vigorous with abundant dark plum, blackberry, mulberry fruits, fine plentiful chocolaty/ grainy textures and mocha, espresso oak complexity. Finishes chocolatey firm with persistent tannins and integrated mineral acidity. Superb barrel work.Inc. VAT£437.98 -
(12x75cl) 2019An excellent incarnation of the renowned Grapperie, Aphrodite, VdF 2019 is sure to tantalise your palate. Originating from Grapperie's meticulously tended vineyards in France, this coveted vintage benefits from a terroir unrivalled for its mineral richness. Distinctively graced with expressive floral notes and succulent fruit undertones, the 2019 batch has been adroitly crafted using small-batch fermentation and stringent hand-sorting of grapes.
This delightful full-bodied French white's composition of apricot, honey and slightly oiled textures elegantly intermingle and crescendo into a slightly spicy finish. Aphrodite underscores Grapperie's reputation for stellar winemaking practices and sustainable agriculture. This testimony to French viticulture prominence has been critically-acclaimed by sommeliers globally as one of the landmark releases of 2019.
Grace your cellar with Grapperie, Aphrodite, VdF 2019's contemporary sophistication, making every occasion special. An integral part of wine aficionados' collections, this wine strikes a harmonious balance between heritage and innovation.
Inc. VAT£481.61 -
Created in the fertile vineyards of Serralunga d’Alba in Italy's Piedmont region, Grasso Tiziano Barolo Briccolina 2012 exemplifies meticulous winemaking. Produced by notable winemaker Tiziano Grasso, the Barolo Briccolina boasts high-quality Nebbiolo grapes grown on the south-east facing Briccolina hill. The distinct climate of the region nurtures the grapes to ripen slowly, thus building a depth of flavour. The year 2012 saw an idyllic blend of sun, rain and temperature, contributing to a well-balanced palate.
Following fermentation, the wine was meticulously matured in traditional large French oak barrels. The maturation process of Grasso Tiziano Barolo Briccolina 2012 enriches the wine's perfumed aromas and accentuates its structure and complexity. This vintage is distinguished by its deep ruby colour and rich, layered taste. It offers sumptuous notes of dark cherry, licorice and hints of earthiness with a long, superbly tannic finish, promising a perfect bottle to those patient enough to cellar it.
Inc. VAT£297.89 -
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(6x75cl) 2022Vinous - Antonio Galloni (96)
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.Inc. VAT£233.40 -
(6x75cl) 2023Vinous - Antonio Galloni (95)
The 2023 Grattamacco is pure and total sensuality. Readers will find an understated Grattamacco, a wine that is more finesse than power. Dark red-toned fruit, tobacco, incense, spice box and mocha caress the palate. A long, beautifully resonant finish rounds things out in style. All the 2023 needs is a few years in bottle, even though it is pretty delicious in the early going.Inc. VAT£196.40 -
(6x75cl) 2008Wine Advocate (94)
The flagship 2008 Bolgheri Superiore Grattamacco is beautifully delineated and articulate in this vintage. Sweet red cherries, flowers, spices and licorice are some of the notes that emerge from the glass. This is a decidedly bright, elegant Grattamacco that impresses for its fabulous overall balance and understated, classy personality. Firm, yet well integrated tannins and insistent minerality suggest the wine will drink well for many years, although to tell the truth, it is pretty delicious today. Grattamacco is Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Sangiovese. Anticipated maturity: 2013-2028.Inc. VAT£1,120.33 -
Wine Advocate (97)
The 2015 Bolgheri Superiore Grattamacco is big, bold and absolutely stunning. This blend of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot and 15% Sangiovese is dark and luscious, with overlapping melodies of tobacco, spice, dark fruit and grilled herb. There is so much depth and power. This vintage is a gem for your cellar, and the wine should award a long aging trajectory for those who have the patience to wait. Some 50,000 bottles were made.Inc. VAT£417.58 -
Decanter (97)
Grattamacco is one of the highest estates in Bolgheri, located just beneath the village of Castagneto Carducci. It has a distinctive contribution of 15% Sangiovese to the blend, along with the Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. This indigenous grape gives the wine a particular freshness and drinkability, rejuvenating the tension of the classic Bordeaux varieties. In 2016, Grattamacco has exceeded itself, with aromas of elegant, youthful red currant fruits integrated with citrus notes and cedar wood. On the palate the wine is perfectly balanced, and more immediately drinkable than some of the other top samples. It has delicious tension and ripeness, with a mediterranean character and a hint of kiwi on the finish.Inc. VAT£454.78 -
Decanter (96)
The contribution of Sangiovese (15%) in the blend of Grattamacco makes it a distinctive Bolgheri Superiore. If on the nose Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot are prevailing with cassis fruit, cedar and kiwi, full of balsamic depth, the indigenous grape pushes the fragrance of the wine with chewy wild fruit flavours. An exceptional expression in the hot vintage. Complex and layered, without any foursquare character, this organic wine is waiting for extra complexity over its liquorice finish.Inc. VAT£471.64 -
Jeb Dunnuck (97)
Moving to the 2018 Grattamacco, this vintage is more classic in its expression and marked with finesse. While the summer was quite hot, it cooled at the end of August, with 60 mm of rain and an abrupt cold snap that slowed maturity, so they had to be quite patient waiting for the grapes to get ripe. The Sangiovese is very important in this vintage for its acidity. In the glass, it pours an almost identical, perhaps slightly more youthful red brick color, and it’s fresh and pretty on the nose, with a detailed perfume of fresh herbs, flowers, cherries, and redcurrants. The palate is refreshing and more vertical but not lacking ripeness, with fine tannins and a spine of refreshing acidity. Its characteristic saltiness frames the wine as it floats off the palate, with a mintiness on the backplate. I personally would be thrilled to drink this wine over the coming 15 or more years.Inc. VAT£533.98 -
Jeb Dunnuck (98)
Reserved layers and depth slowly begin to emerge from the 2019 Grattamacco, so it is going to need time in cellar to open and show itself. As it opens in the glass, it reveals attractive dark mineral earth, kirsch, black pepper spice, and balsamic. It is concentrated and compact at this stage, with savory richness, and it displays full and balanced structure, ripe and present tannins, and notes of cassis, cedar, and pine resin. It reveals rich complexity without ever feeling murky, and its energetic tension takes this wine to the next level. Drink 2025-2050.Inc. VAT£191.59 -
Jeb Dunnuck (98)
Reserved layers and depth slowly begin to emerge from the 2019 Grattamacco, so it is going to need time in cellar to open and show itself. As it opens in the glass, it reveals attractive dark mineral earth, kirsch, black pepper spice, and balsamic. It is concentrated and compact at this stage, with savory richness, and it displays full and balanced structure, ripe and present tannins, and notes of cassis, cedar, and pine resin. It reveals rich complexity without ever feeling murky, and its energetic tension takes this wine to the next level. Drink 2025-2050.Inc. VAT£489.58 -
Vinous (97)
A stellar wine, the 2020 Grattamacco is dark, vibrant and nuanced to the core. Black fruit, lavender, spice, leather, menthol and dried herbs infuse the 2020 with tons of character and complexity. Deep yet also wonderfully translucent, the 2020 is one of the most finessed Grattamaccos I can remember tasting. There’s incredible depth and resonance here, not to mention tons of personality.Inc. VAT£371.98 -
Jeb Dunnuck (97)
The 2021 L'Alberello is a bright red/magenta-colored and is inviting with its fruity profile of candied strawberries, cocoa, sweet herbs, and pressed flowers. The palate is both charming and structured, at first revealing its attractive fruitiness, then showing its noble structure, with angular, defined tannins, a sanguine mineral backbone, and mouthwatering acidity. It demands time but should be an incredible offering from the Grattamacco team. Drink 2026-2050.Inc. VAT£399.20 -
Jeb Dunnuck (93)
The 2019 Vermentino has a deeper golden color and a more developed profile, with orange peel, wet stone, delicate spice, apricot, and a touch of smoky earth. Medium-bodied, it has a graceful, floating texture and is in a beautiful place today, offering elegance and refinement over power. It may not have the longevity of the 2021, but it’s drinking at its peak now. Drink 2026-2030.Inc. VAT£254.44 -
(6x75cl) 2021Jeb Dunnuck (96)
The 2021 Vermentino pours a bright golden hue and is showing beautifully, with Riesling-like aromatics including petrol, ripe peach, and honeyed citrus. Medium-bodied, it has bright acidity, a lightly chalky texture, and excellent balance between tension, freshness, and a core of sapidity. It overdelivers and is in a fantastic place now, continuing to show the strength of the vintage. Drink 2026-2036.Inc. VAT£273.95 -
(3x75cl) 2010Intricately crafted in the renowned winemaking region of Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy, the Gravner Josko Ribolla Gialla 2010 is an exquisite reflection of terroir-driven elegance. This distinctive white wine, product of the visionary Joško Gravner, is revered for its complex, yet harmonious, blend of power and refinement. Truly a testament to the purity and integrity of this indigenous grape variety.
Gravner's traditional and bold approach towards wine-making stands out. The Ribolla Gialla 2010 is meticulously fermented in Georgian qvevri, bringing an earthy structure to the vivacious citrus and stone fruit notes. Each bottle undergoes extended maceration and maturation, unveiling a rich, deep hue and superbly integrated tannins. Following Gravner's biodynamic principles, no chemical additives are used, empowering the natural elements to shape the wine's character.
Investing in a bottle of Gravner Josko Ribolla Gialla 2010 ensures an experience of exalting depth and transcendent longevity, encompassing the finest aspects of artisanal Italian viticulture.
Inc. VAT£815.70 -
(9x75cl) 2016Grown and vinified in the historic Friuli region of Italy, Gravner Josko Ribolla Gialla 2016 is a gem amongst fine wines. Crafted by renowned vintner Josko Gravner, who employs ancient methods and modern mastery, this striking creation hails from the area's indigenous Ribolla Gialla grape variety. Carefully nurtured on the foothills of the Julian Alps, the harvested grapes undergo an impressive eight-year process that includes an extended maceration in clay amphorae and lengthy bottle ageing. This results in a precious golden wine that boasts powerful, voluptuous aromas complemented by an enigmatic combination of dried fruit and honey flavours. Displaying impressive depth, this wine offers a memorable palate that lingers with its minerality, captivating acidity, and harmonious balance. Gravner Josko Ribolla Gialla 2016’s majesty is a testament to the producer's reverence for tradition and attention to detail, making it a wonderfully nuanced celebratory choice for true wine connoisseurs.
Inc. VAT£974.94 -
Vinous (95)
The aromas of the 2008 Vino Rosso Breg can be sensed before the glass even leaves the table, with steeped plums and clove nuances effortlessly rising up. With swirling, this becomes darker and spicy while gaining in volume and depth, unleashing a complex array of ginger and curries before giving way to dusty rose, menthol, red currant and balsam herbs. It washes across the palate like fine silk, seaming to caress all it touches with textural tart cherry and raspberry embellished by lavender and sage. All the while, a staining of fine tannins slowly saturates the senses, yet they are sweet and chalky, creating a well-managed tug of tension that lingers on and on. The Gravner family are genuine masters of Pignolo, from the complexity of fruit to its energy and, finally, its perfectly refined structure. Enjoy the 2008 now with decanting or lose it in the cellar for many years to come. It's a beauty.Inc. VAT£1,206.29 -
Vinous (95)
The 2009 Rosso Breg is dark as night, yet it offers a lifting bouquet of crushed black cherries, sage, spiced orange peels and nuances of menthol. It's vividly pure and fruit-forward but balanced throughout, with depths of tart raspberry complemented by violet inner florals and a hint of clove. The tannins are rounded and sweet, offset by a pleasantly bitter twang and a touch of blood orange. Gravner is undoubtedly the master of Pignolo, and this is an utterly harmonious example.Inc. VAT£545.24 -
The Gravner Venezia Giulia Rujno 2008 is the magnum opus of iconic winemaker, Josko Gravner. Crafted in the Friuli-Venezia Giulia region of North-Eastern Italy, this extraordinary white wine embodies the Gravner philosophy of minimal intervention. The grapes are macerated carefully in Georgian amphorae buried underground, followed by ageing in large oak barrels, delivering a distinct complexity. The 2008 Rujno is a captivating blend of Ribolla and Sauvignon Blanc, rendering an intoxicating aroma of ripe orchard fruits and wildflowers, underpinned by a mineral sharpness. On the palate, it resonates with a full-bodied robustness, textured tannins and a searingly pure finish. Gravner Venezia Giulia Rujno 2008 is more than a wine, it’s a revelation of nature’s raw beauty captured in a bottle, an exemplary testament to Gravner's commitment to biodynamic principles. Offering an unparalleled sensory experience, it stands as a beacon of wine craftsmanship.
Inc. VAT£703.60
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (94-96)
The 2021 Grand-Puy-Lacoste is fabulous. Bright and punchy, with terrific aromatic presence, the 2021 is a terrific example of the modern classicism of the year at its best. It's the sort of wine that needs years or maybe even decades to truly blossom, and yet all the requisites are there for that to happen. There is something about Grand-Puy-Lacoste that is absolutely striking in 2021. I can't wait to taste it from bottle. Tasted two times.In Bond£438.50 -
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (94-96)
The 2021 Grand-Puy-Lacoste is fabulous. Bright and punchy, with terrific aromatic presence, the 2021 is a terrific example of the modern classicism of the year at its best. It's the sort of wine that needs years or maybe even decades to truly blossom, and yet all the requisites are there for that to happen. There is something about Grand-Puy-Lacoste that is absolutely striking in 2021. I can't wait to taste it from bottle. Tasted two times.In Bond£209.00 -
James Suckling (97)
Licorice with tapenade, cassis, roasted spices and a touch of bergamot and pencil shavings. Full-bodied and structured, this has filigreed tannins in a very dusty, almost powdery form. Really youthful and long. Juicy and compact with spot-on balance. 79% cabernet sauvignon, 21% merlot. Give it at least three years to unwind and develop complexity.In Bond£268.00 -
James Suckling (95-96)
I am thinking about the purity of fruit here, with blackcurrants, cassis and lead pencil. There's an underlying character of mineral and flint. The palate is dense, focused and precise, with very fine tannins that are ultra-fine and layered and go vertically down the palate. Everything is in the right place. So much polish and a svelte nature. Then hints of hazelnut and walnut to the refined texture. Sophisticated. 58% cabernet sauvignon, 34% merlot, 4% cabernet franc and 4% petit verdot.In Bond£233.50 -
James Suckling (95-96)
I am thinking about the purity of fruit here, with blackcurrants, cassis and lead pencil. There's an underlying character of mineral and flint. The palate is dense, focused and precise, with very fine tannins that are ultra-fine and layered and go vertically down the palate. Everything is in the right place. So much polish and a svelte nature. Then hints of hazelnut and walnut to the refined texture. Sophisticated. 58% cabernet sauvignon, 34% merlot, 4% cabernet franc and 4% petit verdot.In Bond£419.00 -
(3x150cl) 2023
James Suckling (95-96)
I am thinking about the purity of fruit here, with blackcurrants, cassis and lead pencil. There's an underlying character of mineral and flint. The palate is dense, focused and precise, with very fine tannins that are ultra-fine and layered and go vertically down the palate. Everything is in the right place. So much polish and a svelte nature. Then hints of hazelnut and walnut to the refined texture. Sophisticated. 58% cabernet sauvignon, 34% merlot, 4% cabernet franc and 4% petit verdot.In Bond£278.00 -
James Suckling (95-96)
I am thinking about the purity of fruit here, with blackcurrants, cassis and lead pencil. There's an underlying character of mineral and flint. The palate is dense, focused and precise, with very fine tannins that are ultra-fine and layered and go vertically down the palate. Everything is in the right place. So much polish and a svelte nature. Then hints of hazelnut and walnut to the refined texture. Sophisticated. 58% cabernet sauvignon, 34% merlot, 4% cabernet franc and 4% petit verdot.In Bond£264.00 -
Experience the refined elegance of the Grand-Puy-Lacoste Assortment Case 2021. This sophisticated collection of fine wines originates from the esteemed Grand-Puy-Lacoste estate, nestled in the heart of Bordeaux’s illustrious Pauillac appellation. Acclaimed for its steady tradition of viticultural brilliance, Grand-Puy-Lacoste produces wines of exquisite depth and complexity, a testament to their scrupulous vinification process.
The Grand-Puy-Lacoste Assortment Case 2021 showcases a meticulously curated selection of their premier crus. Each wine in the case embodies the superb terroir and skilled artistry characteristic of the Château, presenting harmonious balance, compelling intensity, and graceful longevity. The diligent maturation in French oak barrels allows for an unmissable layered spectrum of aromas and flavours from blackberry and exotic spices to cigar box hints.
Fellow wine enthusiasts, the Grand-Puy-Lacoste Assortment Case 2021 is an unmatched offering of fine Bordeaux, epitomising the profound sophistication of the Grand-Puy-Lacoste legacy.
In Bond£695.00 -
Andrew Caillard MW (98)
Deep crimson. Beautiful classic Barossa Shiraz with intense dark plum, praline, paneforte aromas and roasted chestnut, wax polish, chinotto notes. Richly concentrated and vigorous with abundant dark plum, blackberry, mulberry fruits, fine plentiful chocolaty/ grainy textures and mocha, espresso oak complexity. Finishes chocolatey firm with persistent tannins and integrated mineral acidity. Superb barrel work.In Bond£345.00 -
(12x75cl) 2019
An excellent incarnation of the renowned Grapperie, Aphrodite, VdF 2019 is sure to tantalise your palate. Originating from Grapperie's meticulously tended vineyards in France, this coveted vintage benefits from a terroir unrivalled for its mineral richness. Distinctively graced with expressive floral notes and succulent fruit undertones, the 2019 batch has been adroitly crafted using small-batch fermentation and stringent hand-sorting of grapes.
This delightful full-bodied French white's composition of apricot, honey and slightly oiled textures elegantly intermingle and crescendo into a slightly spicy finish. Aphrodite underscores Grapperie's reputation for stellar winemaking practices and sustainable agriculture. This testimony to French viticulture prominence has been critically-acclaimed by sommeliers globally as one of the landmark releases of 2019.
Grace your cellar with Grapperie, Aphrodite, VdF 2019's contemporary sophistication, making every occasion special. An integral part of wine aficionados' collections, this wine strikes a harmonious balance between heritage and innovation.
In Bond£360.00 -
Created in the fertile vineyards of Serralunga d’Alba in Italy's Piedmont region, Grasso Tiziano Barolo Briccolina 2012 exemplifies meticulous winemaking. Produced by notable winemaker Tiziano Grasso, the Barolo Briccolina boasts high-quality Nebbiolo grapes grown on the south-east facing Briccolina hill. The distinct climate of the region nurtures the grapes to ripen slowly, thus building a depth of flavour. The year 2012 saw an idyllic blend of sun, rain and temperature, contributing to a well-balanced palate.
Following fermentation, the wine was meticulously matured in traditional large French oak barrels. The maturation process of Grasso Tiziano Barolo Briccolina 2012 enriches the wine's perfumed aromas and accentuates its structure and complexity. This vintage is distinguished by its deep ruby colour and rich, layered taste. It offers sumptuous notes of dark cherry, licorice and hints of earthiness with a long, superbly tannic finish, promising a perfect bottle to those patient enough to cellar it.
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In Bond£163.00
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(6x75cl) 2022
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (96)
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.In Bond£175.26 -
(6x75cl) 2023
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (95)
The 2023 Grattamacco is pure and total sensuality. Readers will find an understated Grattamacco, a wine that is more finesse than power. Dark red-toned fruit, tobacco, incense, spice box and mocha caress the palate. A long, beautifully resonant finish rounds things out in style. All the 2023 needs is a few years in bottle, even though it is pretty delicious in the early going.In Bond£143.00 -
(6x75cl) 2008
Wine Advocate (94)
The flagship 2008 Bolgheri Superiore Grattamacco is beautifully delineated and articulate in this vintage. Sweet red cherries, flowers, spices and licorice are some of the notes that emerge from the glass. This is a decidedly bright, elegant Grattamacco that impresses for its fabulous overall balance and understated, classy personality. Firm, yet well integrated tannins and insistent minerality suggest the wine will drink well for many years, although to tell the truth, it is pretty delicious today. Grattamacco is Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Sangiovese. Anticipated maturity: 2013-2028.In Bond£915.00 -
Wine Advocate (97)
The 2015 Bolgheri Superiore Grattamacco is big, bold and absolutely stunning. This blend of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot and 15% Sangiovese is dark and luscious, with overlapping melodies of tobacco, spice, dark fruit and grilled herb. There is so much depth and power. This vintage is a gem for your cellar, and the wine should award a long aging trajectory for those who have the patience to wait. Some 50,000 bottles were made.In Bond£328.00 -
Decanter (97)
Grattamacco is one of the highest estates in Bolgheri, located just beneath the village of Castagneto Carducci. It has a distinctive contribution of 15% Sangiovese to the blend, along with the Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. This indigenous grape gives the wine a particular freshness and drinkability, rejuvenating the tension of the classic Bordeaux varieties. In 2016, Grattamacco has exceeded itself, with aromas of elegant, youthful red currant fruits integrated with citrus notes and cedar wood. On the palate the wine is perfectly balanced, and more immediately drinkable than some of the other top samples. It has delicious tension and ripeness, with a mediterranean character and a hint of kiwi on the finish.In Bond£359.00 -
Decanter (96)
The contribution of Sangiovese (15%) in the blend of Grattamacco makes it a distinctive Bolgheri Superiore. If on the nose Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot are prevailing with cassis fruit, cedar and kiwi, full of balsamic depth, the indigenous grape pushes the fragrance of the wine with chewy wild fruit flavours. An exceptional expression in the hot vintage. Complex and layered, without any foursquare character, this organic wine is waiting for extra complexity over its liquorice finish.In Bond£377.00 -
Jeb Dunnuck (97)
Moving to the 2018 Grattamacco, this vintage is more classic in its expression and marked with finesse. While the summer was quite hot, it cooled at the end of August, with 60 mm of rain and an abrupt cold snap that slowed maturity, so they had to be quite patient waiting for the grapes to get ripe. The Sangiovese is very important in this vintage for its acidity. In the glass, it pours an almost identical, perhaps slightly more youthful red brick color, and it’s fresh and pretty on the nose, with a detailed perfume of fresh herbs, flowers, cherries, and redcurrants. The palate is refreshing and more vertical but not lacking ripeness, with fine tannins and a spine of refreshing acidity. Its characteristic saltiness frames the wine as it floats off the palate, with a mintiness on the backplate. I personally would be thrilled to drink this wine over the coming 15 or more years.In Bond£425.00 -
Jeb Dunnuck (98)
Reserved layers and depth slowly begin to emerge from the 2019 Grattamacco, so it is going to need time in cellar to open and show itself. As it opens in the glass, it reveals attractive dark mineral earth, kirsch, black pepper spice, and balsamic. It is concentrated and compact at this stage, with savory richness, and it displays full and balanced structure, ripe and present tannins, and notes of cassis, cedar, and pine resin. It reveals rich complexity without ever feeling murky, and its energetic tension takes this wine to the next level. Drink 2025-2050.In Bond£153.00 -
Jeb Dunnuck (98)
Reserved layers and depth slowly begin to emerge from the 2019 Grattamacco, so it is going to need time in cellar to open and show itself. As it opens in the glass, it reveals attractive dark mineral earth, kirsch, black pepper spice, and balsamic. It is concentrated and compact at this stage, with savory richness, and it displays full and balanced structure, ripe and present tannins, and notes of cassis, cedar, and pine resin. It reveals rich complexity without ever feeling murky, and its energetic tension takes this wine to the next level. Drink 2025-2050.In Bond£388.00 -
Vinous (97)
A stellar wine, the 2020 Grattamacco is dark, vibrant and nuanced to the core. Black fruit, lavender, spice, leather, menthol and dried herbs infuse the 2020 with tons of character and complexity. Deep yet also wonderfully translucent, the 2020 is one of the most finessed Grattamaccos I can remember tasting. There’s incredible depth and resonance here, not to mention tons of personality.In Bond£290.00 -
Jeb Dunnuck (97)
The 2021 L'Alberello is a bright red/magenta-colored and is inviting with its fruity profile of candied strawberries, cocoa, sweet herbs, and pressed flowers. The palate is both charming and structured, at first revealing its attractive fruitiness, then showing its noble structure, with angular, defined tannins, a sanguine mineral backbone, and mouthwatering acidity. It demands time but should be an incredible offering from the Grattamacco team. Drink 2026-2050.In Bond£312.00 -
Jeb Dunnuck (93)
The 2019 Vermentino has a deeper golden color and a more developed profile, with orange peel, wet stone, delicate spice, apricot, and a touch of smoky earth. Medium-bodied, it has a graceful, floating texture and is in a beautiful place today, offering elegance and refinement over power. It may not have the longevity of the 2021, but it’s drinking at its peak now. Drink 2026-2030.In Bond£196.00 -
(6x75cl) 2021
Jeb Dunnuck (96)
The 2021 Vermentino pours a bright golden hue and is showing beautifully, with Riesling-like aromatics including petrol, ripe peach, and honeyed citrus. Medium-bodied, it has bright acidity, a lightly chalky texture, and excellent balance between tension, freshness, and a core of sapidity. It overdelivers and is in a fantastic place now, continuing to show the strength of the vintage. Drink 2026-2036.In Bond£209.00 -
(3x75cl) 2010
Intricately crafted in the renowned winemaking region of Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy, the Gravner Josko Ribolla Gialla 2010 is an exquisite reflection of terroir-driven elegance. This distinctive white wine, product of the visionary Joško Gravner, is revered for its complex, yet harmonious, blend of power and refinement. Truly a testament to the purity and integrity of this indigenous grape variety.
Gravner's traditional and bold approach towards wine-making stands out. The Ribolla Gialla 2010 is meticulously fermented in Georgian qvevri, bringing an earthy structure to the vivacious citrus and stone fruit notes. Each bottle undergoes extended maceration and maturation, unveiling a rich, deep hue and superbly integrated tannins. Following Gravner's biodynamic principles, no chemical additives are used, empowering the natural elements to shape the wine's character.
Investing in a bottle of Gravner Josko Ribolla Gialla 2010 ensures an experience of exalting depth and transcendent longevity, encompassing the finest aspects of artisanal Italian viticulture.
In Bond£670.10 -
(9x75cl) 2016
Grown and vinified in the historic Friuli region of Italy, Gravner Josko Ribolla Gialla 2016 is a gem amongst fine wines. Crafted by renowned vintner Josko Gravner, who employs ancient methods and modern mastery, this striking creation hails from the area's indigenous Ribolla Gialla grape variety. Carefully nurtured on the foothills of the Julian Alps, the harvested grapes undergo an impressive eight-year process that includes an extended maceration in clay amphorae and lengthy bottle ageing. This results in a precious golden wine that boasts powerful, voluptuous aromas complemented by an enigmatic combination of dried fruit and honey flavours. Displaying impressive depth, this wine offers a memorable palate that lingers with its minerality, captivating acidity, and harmonious balance. Gravner Josko Ribolla Gialla 2016’s majesty is a testament to the producer's reverence for tradition and attention to detail, making it a wonderfully nuanced celebratory choice for true wine connoisseurs.
In Bond£783.51 -
Vinous (95)
The aromas of the 2008 Vino Rosso Breg can be sensed before the glass even leaves the table, with steeped plums and clove nuances effortlessly rising up. With swirling, this becomes darker and spicy while gaining in volume and depth, unleashing a complex array of ginger and curries before giving way to dusty rose, menthol, red currant and balsam herbs. It washes across the palate like fine silk, seaming to caress all it touches with textural tart cherry and raspberry embellished by lavender and sage. All the while, a staining of fine tannins slowly saturates the senses, yet they are sweet and chalky, creating a well-managed tug of tension that lingers on and on. The Gravner family are genuine masters of Pignolo, from the complexity of fruit to its energy and, finally, its perfectly refined structure. Enjoy the 2008 now with decanting or lose it in the cellar for many years to come. It's a beauty.In Bond£986.00 -
Vinous (95)
The 2009 Rosso Breg is dark as night, yet it offers a lifting bouquet of crushed black cherries, sage, spiced orange peels and nuances of menthol. It's vividly pure and fruit-forward but balanced throughout, with depths of tart raspberry complemented by violet inner florals and a hint of clove. The tannins are rounded and sweet, offset by a pleasantly bitter twang and a touch of blood orange. Gravner is undoubtedly the master of Pignolo, and this is an utterly harmonious example.In Bond£443.00 -
The Gravner Venezia Giulia Rujno 2008 is the magnum opus of iconic winemaker, Josko Gravner. Crafted in the Friuli-Venezia Giulia region of North-Eastern Italy, this extraordinary white wine embodies the Gravner philosophy of minimal intervention. The grapes are macerated carefully in Georgian amphorae buried underground, followed by ageing in large oak barrels, delivering a distinct complexity. The 2008 Rujno is a captivating blend of Ribolla and Sauvignon Blanc, rendering an intoxicating aroma of ripe orchard fruits and wildflowers, underpinned by a mineral sharpness. On the palate, it resonates with a full-bodied robustness, textured tannins and a searingly pure finish. Gravner Venezia Giulia Rujno 2008 is more than a wine, it’s a revelation of nature’s raw beauty captured in a bottle, an exemplary testament to Gravner's commitment to biodynamic principles. Offering an unparalleled sensory experience, it stands as a beacon of wine craftsmanship.
In Bond£576.00
