Bibi Graetz Testamatta 2020

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Bibi Graetz
Label Name:
 
Testamatta
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
Italy
Region:
 
Tuscany (Toscana IGT; vineyards in Chianti area and near Fiesole)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Sangiovese
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) 95; Decanter 97; Vinous 94; James Suckling 94; Wine Enthusiast 93; Jeb Dunnuck 93

Tasting Note
Bright red cherry and wild strawberry with rose, citrus peel, savory herbs and crushed-stone minerality. Medium-bodied with vivacious acidity, ultra-fine chalky tannins, subtle vanilla/spice from oak and a long savory finish.

Food Pairing
Western: bistecca alla Fiorentina, pappardelle al ragù, wild mushroom risotto, aged pecorino, charcuterie. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, bulgogi (Korean BBQ), teriyaki salmon, spicy Szechuan eggplant.

Production Method
Hand-harvested from six vineyards with multiple selective picks. Indigenous fermentations in open-top vats/barriques, 7–10 days maceration, aged ~20 months in old barriques and 50hL casks; minimal-intervention approach.

Vineyard Info
Bibi Graetz is a Florentine artist-turned-winemaker; Testamatta is his flagship single-varietal Sangiovese sourced from select old and newer vines across six Tuscan sites, including a new high-elevation Fiesole property.