2022 Bibi Graetz Colore Bianco

Perhaps one of the finest Tucan white wines, but only available in limited quantities. The Colore Bianco comes from an old vineyard overlooking the sea, where the wind, sun and salt break the granite rocks and create sandy soils where the Ansonica variety has been cultivated for centuries. The 2022 vintage proved warmer than recent years in Tuscany. The training method used in the vineyards and their location on the island of Giglio ensured a low yield with exceptionally healthy grapes.

The grapes of Colore Bianco grow on the island of Giglio and come from the Pietrabona vineyard. The vines are planted in thousand-year-old granite soils and trained according to the local cup method, the Alberello alla Gigliese. This method involves training close to the ground on a modified Guyot system that protects the vines from the wind and harsh winters. Each Ansonica grape is picked by hand and transported in baskets to the winery, located in the center of the island in Giglio Castello. After destemming and very gently pressing with dry ice. After this period of maceration, it is then fermented at low temperatures in stainless steel tanks for 6-7 days. 70% of the must is then kept in barriques for a further 10 days without temperature control. The wine is then aged for 7 months in barriques in contact with the lees (bâtonnage), while the remaining 30% ferments in stainless steel.

FACT: In the Tab: Attachment you will find the official fact sheet of this beautiful wine. We will automatically send it to you when you order this wine. The wine is in our conditioned Wine Warehouse and if you come to pick up the wine you will also receive a nice discount.