Grattamacco Bolgheri Superiore 2020Grattamacco was founded in 1977 and was the second winery of the Bolgheri appellation, following Sassicaia. Grattamacco has lead the region in environmentally responsible farming, and was the first to use an Alberello or head pruned method in Bolgheri. The winery lies on a rise between Castagneto Carducci and Bolgheri, with a panoramic view of the Tuscan coast. The Grattamacco vineyards are located at about 330 ft. above sea level, in a wonderfully

Planted with vines by the monks of Cluny in the Middle Ages

and a light hit of citrus

30% Merlot

—Anthony Lynch

Each vintage

Varietals: 60% Tempranillo

Rutherford

with indigenous yeast

Burgundian Chardonnay

embodying the essence of a classic Rioja Gran Reserva

hints of mint and sage

Albahra (Castilian for “small sea”) is named for the vineyard area in the Almansa region close to the town of Albacete