“Colore” Rosso Toscana IGT 2022

Testamatta | Bibi Graetz | Tuscany
Bibi Graetz s.r.l. | Via di Vincigliata 19 | IT 50014 Fiesole

09952322 · 0,75 l · 292,00 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shipping7 units available

From some of the oldest Sangiovese vineyards comes Colore every year, the maximum expression of Bibi Graetz' dream. The barren, sandy soils at high altitudes create the perfect terroir for a wine that can tell the true story of Tuscany and its inhabitants. The grapes for Colore were selected from vineyards in Lamole, Vincigliata and Siena. Each vineyard was harvested up to eight times in order to achieve the optimum ripening time for as many grapes as possible. Each parcel is matured separately in barriques for almost two years before the final blend is decided. Only the best Sangiovese barriques from each vintage become Colore.

Spicier and more intensely floral than Testamatta - as if we had moved from the fresh flowers to the perfumer's laboratory, but still with plenty of vibrant fresh rose petals. This wine is bloodier, fleshier and richer than the Testamatta Rosso with an iron note in the minerality. Generous on the palate, but also with delicacy and finesse, crushed berries and notes of candle wax. Intense due to the narrow frame, which reinforces the feeling of compactness and density. Clear, bright and with an intense flavour on the sharp finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"A little more concentrated, with a liqueur-like top note and slightly more mature flavours than the Testamatta, which is more focused on freshness. On the other hand, the Colore is somewhat more floating, fuller and more open. However, it lacks the power and fullness of a Brunello, for example. The Colore is a concept of its own. In the mouth, it is fragrant and delicately woven, very fleshy and more structured than the Testamatta. Here, the tannins appear fresher than the fruit component indicated on the nose. Very compact and powerful on the palate, with good length. It does not have the fullness of a great, classic Sangiovese, as it is built more on fragrance and delicacy." Weinwisser

"Sparkling, very dense ruby colour. Very fine and inviting nose, classic Sangiovese fruit of dark cherry, then fine tobacco, plus blackberry and roses. Firm, gripping tannins on the palate, savoury and with good tension, has substance and depth, with pronounced earthy notes on the final." Falstaff

"The 2022 Colore is remarkably pretty, emerging from the glass with a bouquet of dusty violet and lavender tones complemented by crushed blackberries, while a mix of exotic spices and stone dust provide contrast. This is a lighter and more feminine interpretation that is silky to the touch and medium-bodied. Deep, mineral-tinged wild berry fruit slowly lends it a grippy grip towards the end. The 2022 finishes colourful and long, with a blue and violet floral resonance. A hint of bitter blackberry tugs at the cheeks." Vinous

"Rich in texture and sapidity, this red exhibits plum, cherry, earth, sanguine and tobacco notes. Turns compact on the finish, where dense, dusty tannins reign. All of the components are here; this just needs time to integrate." Wine Spectator

"The Bibi Graetz 2022 Colore only draws its fruit from two sites in this vintage: from 60-year-old vines in the Olmo vineyard (at an altitude of over 400 metres) and 88-year-old vines in Lamole (Chianti Classico). The vines are mostly south-facing, but the altitude is decisive. Testamatta, on the other hand, comes from predominantly cool, north-facing vineyards. The results show plenty of vertical vigour and sharp tones with bright fruit, mineral graphite and blue flowers. Bibi strives for transparency in his wines, and although the 2022 vintage delivers heavier fruit flavours overall, the wine offers a nice textural lightness." Wine Advocate

"Precisely moulded and very intense, the Colore 2022 is both padded and bright. Dark berries, spices and blood orange are picked up by a lingering, savoury finish. At the moment it is more closed than the Testamatta, but with time it will reveal more of its beauty." Decanter

"Perfect Sangiovese, with cherry blossom, chalk, shells, fine sand and violets on the nose and palate. Medium to full-bodied with concentrated and balanced tannins that are beautifully integrated and quite endless. Crisp and chewy on the finish. So much presence. You want to spend time with this wine. A top selection from two vineyards, the Olmo and one in the village of Chianti Classico in Lamole, aged 60 and 88 years respectively. This is a wine that gives a lot of pleasure now, but will be even better in two or three years." James Suckling