I Greppi, Greppicaia, Bolgheri Superiore, Italy 2023

Greppicaia

Bottled under the ‘Bolgheri Superiore’ category, Greppicaia is our Flagship wine, carefully selected from our finest handpicked grapes. Every vintage is a unique blend that stays true to our craftsmanship and philosophy, enabling us to produce a wine that is the very best expression of our grapes.

Greppicaia spends at least 18 months in new oak barrels before finishing for 6 months in bottle, ensuring it is aged to perfection. Annual production around 20,000 bottles.

Tasting

The color is a deep, intense ruby red. On the nose, it opens with a complex aromatic profile where red currant, black plum, and violet intertwine, accompanied by elegant spicy notes of vanilla-tinged cedar and tobacco. On the palate, the entry is enveloping, supported by a rich and silky texture. The progression is harmonious and pleasing, culminating in a persistent finish that invites another sip.

Blend

Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon

Soils

Sandy soils with deep clay.

Vinification

The grapes were carefully selected in the vineyard. After destemming and gentle crushing, alcoholic fermentation took place in stainless steel tanks for 3–4 weeks, with temperatures kept below 28°C. Malolactic fermentation occurred in steel and, for about 20%, in wood. The individual components of the blend first matured separately and were then assembled in small French oak barrels— 80% new and 20% second-use—for a total of 12–16 months.

Our History

I Greppi is located in Bolgheri DOC, a small but extraordinary wine region, situated close to the Tuscan coast, just 70 kilometres south of Pisa.

Enclosed by hills, the landscape forms a natural amphitheatre that fosters a distinctive coastal Mediterranean climate. This unique terroir provides ideal conditions for cultivation of exceptional grapes, particularly international varietals.

The lakes

Our unique label features the lakes which border our main vineyard, and these same lakes are also fundamental to the health of our vines. Replenished with rain in the winter, the lakes play a vital role in regulating the local microclimate.

They provide a water source and moderate temperatures in the summer months, whilst regulating extremes of cold in winter. This natural balance preserves acidity and freshness, which is a defining characteristic of our wines, contributing to their vibrancy and elegance.

The Tuscan Coast

Our area of Tuscany is different; not the rolling inland hills of Chianti, but a dramatic landscape telling of ancient settlements and pirate invaders. Our vineyard lies just a few kilometres from the coast, where turquoise waves wash up onto sun-drenched sands, and where shipwrecks from 2500 years ago still guard their cargo of wine amphoras destined for other lands.

Our vineyard

The earliest known winemakers in this area, the Etruscans, recognised the unique potential of this natural amphitheatre, enfolded by sheltering hills, and cooled by sea breezes in the heat of the summer, creating the special terroir that Bolgheri DOC is today.

Just 5 kilometres away, the sea benefits the vineyards in many ways, with its sparkling light supporting the grapes to reach optimal ripeness and develop the harmonious flavour profiles of which we are so proud. We invite you to experience the magic of Bolgheri, and the enchanting Tuscan coast.