An iconic house in Tuscany, Bibi Graetz taken his region by storm since founding nearly twenty five years ago in 2000. Graetz has a storybook setting at their medieval castle, Castello di Vincigliata, that is a sight to be seen. Bibi Graetz crafts each wine at this storied estate overlooking Florence. Bibi started his winery with a small, 5-acre vineyard on this hillside in Fiesole. Since his first release in 2000 Bibi has become one of Tuscany’s cult winemakers without having any formal training in winemaking. His famed Testamatta and Colore bottling have made him an international success as these wines have been revered by critics across the globe. Today Bibi source’s from old vines in Tuscany as well as old vines from the Isola del Giglio which is a remote island that has ancient indigenous vines planted. His wines are crafted from traditional varieties of Sangiovese, Colorino, and Canaiolo for the reds and the indigenous varieties of Ansonica and Vermentino for his whites wines.
The 2022 vintage was another year of drought, producing intense wines with plenty of stuffing. The 2022 Bibi Graetz ‘Testamatta’ Red Wine (OB, 96) which is a notch better than the ’21 and has tremendous aging potential. displays some rustic tannins and refined texture with seriously good aging potential. Even better was the stunning 2022 Bibi Graetz ‘Colore Bianco’ White Wine (OB, 98) which is the finest Italian white wine that I have tasted in several years. There is nothing quite like this wine in the world. You should not miss these sensational new wines that are perfect for any serious collector of Italian wines. Learn more about these gorgeous new wines at http://www.bibigraetz.com Here are the incredible new release wines by Bibi Graetz.
2022 Bibi Graetz ‘Testamatta’ Red Wine- The 2022 ‘Testamatta’ is a stunning Sangiovese wine made from vines that are roughly 40-50 years of age. On the nose this is very pretty with guava and red cherry notes alongside blood orange zest, worn leather and salty soils. The palate is soft and refined with silky tannins and good sense of weight and length. Inviting and broad-shouldered, with loads of structure, enjoy now and over the next fifteen plus years to come. Drink 2025-2042- 96
2022 Bibi Graetz ‘Colore’ Red Wine- The 2022 ‘Colore’ comes from old Sangiovese vines that are located in Lamole. This is an ethereal bottling that really is needing several hours in the decanter prior to enjoyment. A pillowy soft texture and beautiful red floral aromatics mark the start alongside deep red fruits. The palate is plush and refined as this seamless wine glides throughout the drinking experience. This is Sangiovese at its finest, showing an otherworldly purity of red fruits, with plenty of salty and savory nuances. A total knockout, enjoy this stunner now and over the next twenty plus years. Drink 2025-2050- 99