2020 Bibi Graetz Testamatta

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Description

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The charismatic Bibi Graetz has only been active in Tuscany for almost twenty years, but he has already achieved cult status with his pure terroir expressions of local Tuscan grape varieties. For Bibi Graetz, the authenticity of the region is paramount. No international grape varieties here, but 100% Sangiovese in all its glory. Bibi Graetz's wines are the ultimate, pure expressions of terroir and the unique characteristics of a vintage.

The Testamatta comes from vineyards of very old vines spread across the various vineyards cultivated by Bibi Graetz in both the provinces of Siena and Florence in Tuscany. The vineyard(s) are essentially small parcels of postage stamp-sized vines 80 years or older, and each parcel represents specific characteristics, specifically selected for its individual character or uniqueness. After hand-picking and fermentation, the Sangiovese is aged in French oak barriques for 30 months, after which the wine is bottled and undergoes a minimum of six months of bottle aging in Bibi Graetz's cellars. In the glass, the wine has a deep ruby-red color, with an intense and complex bouquet of aromas on the nose, including blueberries, cherries, violets, juniper berries, rosemary, cloves, and cocoa. The palate is elegant, with great finesse and complexity. The wine is powerful, full of fruit, with velvety tannins. The aftertaste is soft, intense and very long lasting.

Specifications

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Packing information Box
Type of Wine Red
Country Italy
Region Tuscany
Appellation Toscana
Winery Bibi Graetz
Grape Sangiovese
Biological certified No
Natural wine No
Vegan No
Vintage 2020
Drinking as of 2023
Drinking till 2042
Alcohol % 14
Alcohol free/low No
Content 0.75 ltr
Oak aging Yes
Sparkling No
Dessert wine No
Closure Cork
Parker rating 95
James Suckling rating 94
Tasting Profiles Droog, Fruitig, Rood fruit, Soepel
Drink moments Borrelen, Cadeau!, Met vrienden, Open haard, Summer party, Terras, Voor alledag

Professional Reviews

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Parker

95

James Suckling

94

Wijnhuis

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The Bibi Greatz winery was founded in 2000 in the town of Fiesole in Tuscany. Bibi Graetz is considered one of the most talented winemakers in Tuscany. His father is Israeli and his mother Norwegian, but he was born and raised in Florence. He lives in part of the beautiful old castle with his Norwegian wife and 4 children.

More information about Bibi Greatz

Bibi comes from a family of artists, until he himself decided to take a different path and left the winemaker profession behind. He bought an 8 hectare vineyard with 60 year old vines. Today Graetz is one of the biggest names in Tuscany. The labels on the bottles show that Bibi Graetz comes from an artistic family, as he painted the images on the labels himself. The wines are rare and limited. Testamatta production from just 10,000 bottles per year.

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