2022 Bibi Graetz Testamatta

The charismatic Bibi Graetz has only been active in Tuscany for almost twenty years, but 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 wines are ultimately pure expressions of terroir and the unique characteristics of a vintage. The Testamatta is a wine that comes from the vineyards at the highest altitudes and in the windiest places. In 2022, Bibi Graetz wanted to exclude the vineyards that do not fully emphasize the typical aspects of Sangiovese, such as red berries, strawberry, cherry, raspberry, incredible freshness and striking acidity. These characteristics make this variety unique. That is why he decided to reduce production to focus only on these vineyards. The Testamatta comes from vineyards of very old vines spread over the various vineyards cultivated by Bibi Graetz in both the provinces of Siena and Florence in Tuscany. The vineyard(s) are actually small postage stamp plots with vines that are 80 years or older, and each plot represents enological properties that were specifically selected for their individual character or uniqueness. After hand picking and fermentation, the Sangiovese is aged in French oak barriques for a period of 30 months after which the wine is bottled and receives a further bottle aging of at least 6 months in the cellars of Bibi Graetz. In the glass the wine has a deep ruby red color with an intense and complex bouquet of scents, blueberries, cherries, violets, juniper berries, rosemary, cloves and cocoa. The taste 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. 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