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Bibi Graetz Testamatta

Bibi Graetz Testamatta

Character and elegance cultivated from a blend of five Tuscan vineyards
Organic
Bibi Graetz Testamatta
75 cl.
2022
95 Parker
98 Suckling
97 Decanter
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  • The shipment for 12 bottles is €8.50 with CTT Express.
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Details
13.50%
Alcohol 13.50%
Tuscany
Production area Tuscany
IGT Toscana
Designation of Origin IGT Toscana
Bibi Graetz
Winery Bibi Graetz
Contains sulphites
100% Sangiovese
Varieties 100% Sangiovese
17.0
Service 17.0
75 cl.
Volume 75 cl.

Tasting notes Bibi Graetz Testamatta 2022

Red wine Aged in wood Organic. 24 meses en barricas de roble.

Style Bibi Graetz Testamatta
Fruity
Spicy
Young
Barrel
Light
Body
Pairing
Red meat, White meats, Pasta, Pizzas

About Bibi Graetz Testamatta

Sometimes, the best decisions are the ones you don’t think about. This was true for artist Bibi Graetz when he took the plunge into the world of wine. That was more than 30 years ago, in 1990. At that time, the lease on the vineyards surrounding Castello di Vincigliatta, the family's castle near Fiesole, in Tuscany, were about to expire and he decided to dive right in. Today, thanks to his Bibi Graetz Testamatta red wine, which in Italian means crazy this origin story is not to be forgotten because; why deny it? He really was a bit of a nutcase, wasn’t he?
 
Before being a winemaker, Bibi Graetz was dedicated to art, a world where your work is guided by the senses, creativity and passion. When it comes to making his wines Graetz follows this same path, completely removed from technicalities and theories. And so far he has done pretty well considering that Bibi Graetz Testamatta is considered a great wine, with lots of good scores and reviews. Perhaps the magic lies in the blend of vineyards located in the region’s best terroirs. Bibi Graetz Testamatta is made with five: Lamole and Montefili (in the heart of the Chianti Classico planted at altitudes between 600 and 400 metres above sea level), Vincigliata (near Florence at 280 metres above sea level), Londa (north of Florence) and Siena, in the south (at about 250 metres above sea level). 
 
All these plots are cultivated in a natural way, respecting the San Giovese variety at all times. Again, once again, the senses come into play when it comes to making Bibi Graetz Testamatta when the vineyards are checked over up to eight times during the harvest, always checking for the perfect state of ripeness in the grapes and giving time to the most lagging clusters. When the Bibi Graetz Testamatta grapes reach the winery, they are sorted again and go directly to destemming and pressing. All the plots are worked and vatted separately, and fermentation is also carried out in this way. This step, which is key, happens with native yeasts, in 225 L open barrels, without any temperature control (with six daily pump-overs). Finally the wine macerates with the skins (between 7 and 10 days) and then ages for at least two years in barrels made more than a decade ago. This is the final steps in the production of Bibi Graetz Testamatta. 
 
On both this adventure, and in his artistic work, Graetz had examples to follow. In this case he was inspired by Italy’s greats, like Sassicaia and Pétrus. However, with the passing of time Bibi Graetz has achieved something much better: to become a winery with its own style. He and his wines are now the inspiration that many people dream about. 
2018

Bibi Graetz Testamatta 2018 is a mature and profound red, boasting a luminous ruby hue with garnet highlights. The bouquet is exquisitely elegant, dominated by a robust fruity character (blackberries, blueberries), floral undertones (lilac, violet), and mineral notes. On the palate, it is intense, with velvety tannins and a remarkable elegance. Harmoniously balanced. Vibrant acidity. The finish is enduring.
2022
95 Parker
98 Suckling
2021
96 Parker
98 Suckling
2020
95 Parker
94 Suckling
2018
94 Parker
97 Suckling

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  • We send it to Portugal with CTT Express to your home
  • The shipment for 12 bottles is €8.50 with CTT Express.
  • For orders over €150 shipping is free with CTT Express.