Podere Grattamacco Bolgheri Superiore, Bolgheri, Italy 2018 Domaine des Roches Neuves Cabernet and Merlot from most

Cabernet and Merlot from most of their vineyards

It spent 18 months in cask and neutral oak

seamless Syrah (there's a splash of Grenache) has silky tannins

Attractive aromas of ripe blue fruit

but there’s enormous aging potential

Podere Grattamacco Bolgheri Superiore, Bolgheri, Italy 2018 Domaine des Roches Neuves Cabernet and Merlot from mostClear, rich ruby with a light garnet shimmer. The exciting and multi layered nose initially shows fine notes of cedar wood, and something resinous, then is full of fresh currants and raspberries. The palate is very juicy, opening with fine meshed, grippy tannins. Savoury and long. 96 Pts Falstaff