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Bibi Graetz Colore 2018

14% abv

Vol- 75cl

“Compared to the Testamatta that proved more difficult during the blending phase, Bibi Graetz’s 2018 Colore came together without a hitch, as he tells it. With this vintage, the Colore (with 9,000 bottles produced) has almost become a single-vineyard wine, since up to 90% of its fruit comes from old vines (these are majestic plants from 80 to 135 years old) in the high-altitude Lamole area where Bibi farms five hectares. The addition of Colorino to this Sangiovese-based wine has been reduced to a mere 5% in this vintage: “Just like a touch of lipstick,” Bibi says. The Colorino grape adds noticeable lift and buoyancy in this vintage. Next to the Testamatta, you get more structure and backbone here, with deep and penetrating red berry fruit, ruby cherry, crushed aspirin, ferrous earth, crushed flowers and some of the fragrant steeping herbs used in Fernet-Branca. My only hesitation is that the wine takes long to yield on the bouquet, and I coaxed two bottles of Colore over two days before writing this note. As a result, I recommend pushing the drinking window forward by a few extra years to give the wine time to flesh out and open fully.” 2022 – 2045
97 Points, Monica Larner, The Wine Advocate, Aug 2020

Colore is Bibi Graetz’s Gran Vin, from very old vineyards of Sangiovese, Canaiolo and Colorino. Poor soils mixed with sand and stone create the perfect terroir for a wine that tells a lot about Tuscany and its ancient taste.

Siena, Lamole and Vincigliata vineyards 80% Sangiovese, 10% Colorino, 10% Canaiolo. Vines over 70 years old on Galestro and clay soil. Natural fermentation in open barriques, 8 manual punch-down per day. 30 months of aging

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£216.00inclusive of Duty and VAT

Limited stock, only 2 remaining

Born in 1973 in Florence, Italy, Bibi Graetz's winemaking journey was profoundly influenced by his family's artistic background. Although initially educated in art and sculpting, he eventually redirected his passion towards winemaking, considering it an art form in its own right.
The winery named Azienda Agricola Testamatta (aptly translating to "Crazy Head Farm” was established in 2000 atop the hill of Fiesole, overlooking Florence. Enchanted by ancient vineyards and their ability to produce fruits of finesse, elegance, and purity, the estate has curated one of Tuscany's largest collections of these precious historic vineyards – some over 200 years old.
A deep devotion to native Tuscan grape varieties – Sangiovese, Canaiolo, and Colorino – forms the essence of his wines. The production philosophy is characterized by old vines, high altitudes, rocky and impoverished soils, and a commitment to biodynamic viticulture, all aimed at expressing the unique terroir of each individual vineyard and respecting the natural balance of the land. Within the winery, spontaneous fermentations, open-top barriques, manual punch-downs, and aged wine barrels transform grapes into vibrant, transparent, and elegant wines.
The white wines hail from the Isola del Giglio, drawing upon the wisdom and traditions passed down by ancient farmers. The island's exceptional and extreme terroir, located just fifty meters from the water, is shaped by the relentless forces of wind, sun, and salt that break down granite rocks to create sandy soils, hospitable to Ansonica, the native grape variety, for millennia. These time-honored vineyards infuse the wines with finesse and remarkable minerality.
Recognized and celebrated for their exceptional quality and distinctive character, Graetz's wines have earned widespread respect and critical acclaim.

The white wines hail from the Isola del Giglio, drawing upon the wisdom and traditions passed down by ancient farmers. The island's exceptional and extreme terroir, located just fifty meters from the water, is shaped by the relentless forces of wind, sun, and salt that break down granite rocks to create sandy soils, hospitable to Ansonica, the native grape variety, for millennia. These time-honored vineyards infuse the wines with finesse and remarkable minerality.

Recognized and celebrated for their exceptional quality and distinctive character, Graetz's wines have earned widespread respect and critical acclaim.

Reference #:
16158
Strength
14 ABV
Bottles per Case
6 bottles
Grapes
Canaiolo (Nero), Colorino, Sangiovese
Organic
No
Biodynamic
No
Vegan
No
Vegetarian
No
Sparkling
No

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IV 3 to 11, IV14 to 28, IV 40 & IV 51 to 54, IV 63. KW 1 to 3 & KW 5 to 14. PH 33 to 41

 

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