2023 Bibi Graetz Soffocone di Vincigliata Rosso

Founded in 2000 by the charismatic Bibi Graetz, the Tuscan winery has achieved true cult status over the past twenty years. The winery has many fans with its idiosyncratic wines and artistic labels. This also includes the international wine press, which now awards the top wines Colore and Testamatta very high points every year.

The wine is named after the single vineyard Vincigliata in Fiesole. The vineyard is rich in galestro (porous stone that breaks easily). The vineyard faces south and southwest and is surrounded by a forest. The wine is spontaneously fermented with natural yeasts in large wooden barrels (30 hl) without temperature control. This takes 10 days, after which the wine is macerated on the skins for a few more days. The wine then matures for 18 months in old large wooden barrels. In the mouth this is an expressive Sangiovese with an aromatic character on the one hand, and many earthy tones on the other. Complex with good acids, tannin and a lot of length.

FACT: The wine is in our conditioned Wine Warehouse and if you come to pick up the wine you will often also receive a nice discount . You will see your discount immediately when you choose 'Pick up' on the checkout page. We are located in Dordrecht almost next to the A16 with plenty of parking. Click here for our address.

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• Pasta Bolognese with Parmesan Cheese
  The rich tomato sauce and ground beef in the Bolognese harmonize with the fruity notes and structure of the wine, while the Parmesan cheese adds extra depth.

• Grilled lamb chops with rosemary and garlic
  The juicy lamb chops are enhanced by the spicy notes of rosemary and garlic, which complement the spiciness and fruity character of the wine.

• Risotto with mushrooms and truffle oil
  The earthy flavours of mushrooms and the luxury of truffle oil complement the complexity and earthy tones of the wine.

• Roasted eggplant with tahini sauce and pomegranate seeds
  The smoky flavours of roasted aubergine and creamy tahini sauce are freshened by the pomegranate seeds, which pair well with the fruity and spicy elements of the wine.

• Venison steak with a blackcurrant and thyme sauce
  The intense flavour of venison steak and the sweet and sour sauce of blackcurrant and thyme complement the depth and complexity of the wine.

• Roasted quail with a fig and balsamic sauce
  The delicate taste of quail and the sweetness of figs combined with the balsamic sauce enhance the fruity and spicy notes of the wine.