Ratings
95 points Wine Spectator (2007) · 93 points Falstaff (2010) · 92 points Cellar Tracker
Awards
100 points Decanter (undated) · James Suckling Top 100 Wines of Italy placements
Identity
| Producer | Bibi Graetz |
| Vol | 1.5 |
| Classification | IGT |
| Grapes | 100% Sangiovese |
| Color | red |
| Sweetness | dry |
Tasting
| Color Desc | Deep ruby red |
| Aroma | Intense aromas of ripe cherries, raspberries, plums, violets, Mediterranean herbs, spices, leather, tobacco, orange peel, coffee, balsamic, and wet limestone |
| Palate | Powerful yet refined with silky tannins, fresh acidity, complex layers of red fruit, herbs, spices, and mineral notes, balanced and harmonious |
| Finish | Long, mineral, complex finish with light herbal spice and elegant oak touches |
| Food Pairing | Pairs well with grilled red meat, lamb dishes, game, stews, and aged hard cheeses |
| Aging Potential | Drink now or cellar for 15+ years |
| Serving Glassware | Large Burgundy glasses |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGH
Astringency (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
AVERAGE
Enology
| ABV % | 14.0 |
| Aging Process | Aged 20 months in old French barriques, small part new oak |
| Fermentation | Spontaneous fermentation with natural yeasts in open wooden vats, slow and soft fermentation with extended skin contact |
Terroir
| Altitude (m) | 400-600 meters above sea level |
| Soil | Sandy, clay, rich in limestone with abundant rocks |
| Vine Age | 35-80 years old |
| Harvest Type | manual |
| Harvest Desc | Harvest from vineyards in highest altitudes, handpicked between 21 September and 8 October |
Interesting facts
| Bibi Graetz is an artist and winemaker who produces iconic Tuscan wines outside DOC/DOCG rules, focusing on creative expression with Sangiovese from old vines on high-altitude, rocky soils. |