| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany, Colli Toscana Centrale |
| Producer | Bibi Graetz |
| Year | 2022 |
| Classification | IGT Tuscany |
| Grapes | 100% Sangiovese |
| Color | Red |
| Alcohol % | 14 |
| Drinking Window | 2026 – 2040 |
| Condition | Perfect. Actual bottle shown in gallery. |
| Volume | 750 ml |
2022
Bibi Graetz Colore 2022
The Bibi Graetz Colore 2022 is an expressive and layered Sangiovese from the renowned region of Tuscany. This wine truly reflects the passion and mastery of winemaker Bibi Graetz.
The 2022 vintage stands out with rich aromas of dark cherries and plums, complemented by floral accents and a subtle mineral undertone. The texture of the wine is velvety, with integrated tannins and a harmonious balance. With its excellent potential to age, the Colore perfectly illustrates the complexity and elegance that make the wines of Bibi Graetz so remarkable.
€ 195,00
3 in stock
| Weight | 1 kg |
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Reviews
James Suckling - 100
#48 in James Suckling’s top 100 of 2024
Perfection in sangiovese, with cherry blossoms, chalk, seashells, fine sand and violets on the nose and palate. Medium- to full-bodied with focused and poised tannins that are wonderfully integrated and rather endless. Crunchy and chewy at the end. Such presence. You want to spend time with this wine. A top selection from two vineyards Olmo and one in the village of Chianti Classico in Lamole, 60 and 88 years old, respectively. This is a wine that gives great pleasure now, but will be even better in two or three years.
Decanter - 98
Colore is the product of old vines in the Chianti Classico hills, in Lamole and Olmo. ‘Colore is my dream from the beginning of working with old vineyards…the vineyard in Lamole is beautiful, it’s THE vineyard in Chianti Classico,’ says Bibi Graetz. 2022 was a hot year and so Bibi decided to only use fruit from his north-facing vineyards. ‘The hot year gives me this material, even if it is up in the mountains, north-facing; the fruit has this kick.’ Precisely sculpted and very intense, Colore 2022 is both pillowy and bright. Dark berries, spice and blood orange are gathered up by a lingering, zesty finish. It’s more closed than Testamatta at the moment, but should reveal more of its beauty in time.
Robert Parker - 96
The Bibi Graetz 2022 Colore sources its fruit from only two sites in this vintage: from 60-year-old vines in the Olmo vineyard (with 400-meter-plus elevations) and 88-year-old vines in Lamole (Chianti Classico). The vines are mostly south-facing, but the elevations are key. Meanwhile, Testamatta comes from mostly cool, north-facing sites. These results show lots of vertical heft and sharp tones with bright fruit, mineral graphite and blue flower. Bibi seeks transparency in his wines, and although the 2022 vintage delivers heavier fruit aromas overall, the wine does offer a pretty textural lightness.
Bibi Graetz
Bibi Graetz is a standout winemaker in Tuscany, whose approach to winemaking brings a modern twist to traditional methods. Based near Florence, Bibi Graetz has become known for his focus on producing wines that highlight the essence and complexity of primarily old Sangiovese vines. Since the beginning of the 21st century, his wines have been among the most captivating in the region.
With his vineyards spread across small, carefully selected plots around Florence, Bibi Graetz takes advantage of the rich and varied terroir of Colli Toscana Centrale.
Terroir
The vineyards from which Bibi Graetz’s Colore originates are spread across some of the most prestigious plots in Tuscany, around the picturesque hills near Florence. These locations have been carefully chosen for their ability to produce grapes of exceptional quality, which is essential for crafting this top wine.
The plots where the grapes for Colore are grown are located in ancient vineyards with a rich history. These vineyards are primarily planted with old Sangiovese vines, which contribute to the intensity and complexity of the wine. The soils in these areas are diverse, but mainly composed of schist and clay, rich in minerals, giving the wines their distinctive minerality and depth.
What others say after opening the bottle
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