I Greppi Greppicante Bolgheri Rosso DOC 2020 / 2022
Type: Red
Country: Italy
Region: Tuscany, Bolgheri
Grape Variety: 50% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Franc, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon
Alcohol Percentage: 14%
Rating: 92 Robert Parker Points, 92 James Suckling Points
Climate: Mediterranean climate influenced by a hilly landscape and its surrounding lake creating great thermal moderation and allowing for the ripening of the Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon in perfect conditions
Terroir: The I Greppi estate comprises three separate parcels, each with a distinctive soil type, in the central and northern parts of the DOC. The Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Cabernet Sauvignon are planted in gravel, sandstone, and clay/limestone soils.
Ageing: Alcoholic fermentation and maceration on the skins take place in stainless steel vats for around 30 days at a controlled temperature of 28°C. Malolactic fermentation follows in French oak barrels. The wine is aged for 12 months in 2 and 3-year-old French oak barrels followed by 6 months in the bottle
Color: Brilliant red
Nose: Elegant and complex aromas of currants, blackberries and hints of rosemary and flowers
Palate: Full-bodied with velvety tannins with notes of decadent fruits, rich meat and leather. Long and flavourful on the finish
About the Winery:
I Greppi was founded on the Tuscan coast in 2001 by two of Tuscany’s most famous winemaking families, the Cancellieri and Landini. Although it was purchased by an investment group in 2017, Alessandro Landini, known for the production of Chianti, continues to serve as a consultant to the current owners.
The estate stretches over 14 hectares planted a stone’s throw from the Tuscan coast in the spiritual homeland of the Super Tuscan movement. The farm’s proximity to water creates the ideal conditions for extended ripening: Ventilation from the sea helps to cool the fruit during summer months and keep the grape bunches dry and healthy (free from mildew or rot).
Biodiversity among the vines is bolstered by the presence of two human-made lakes on the estate. Not only do they help to increase the presence of insects and other animals, but they also help to cool the vineyards in summer.
