“Testamatta” Rosso Toscana IGT 2022 · 6 bottles in OWC

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

09952222 · 4,5 l · 120,89 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shipping1 unit available

The grapes for Testamatta are selected and sourced from the winery's 6 best vineyards: Vincigliata, Londa, Lamole, Montefili and Siena. Each vineyard, which is divided into plots, is harvested up to 8 times to ensure that all the grapes are picked at the perfect point of ripeness. These five vineyards (up to 80 years old) are located in different areas of Tuscany: Lamole and Montefili in the heart of Chianti Classico at 600 and 400 metres above sea level, Vincigliata near Florence at 280 metres above sea level, Londa north of Florence towards the Rufina Valley and Siena, in the south of Tuscany, at 250 metres above sea level.

Dark red in colour with black edges and a bright red hue. The nose is perfumed and smells of rose petals, which fade into ripe red to dried cherries and redcurrants. This is accompanied by flavours of earth, light tobacco, black pepper, fresh herbs and spicy cedar wood. Seemingly weightless on the palate, it is then flooded with a mixture of red to dark cherry and redcurrant flavours, complemented by an appealing spiciness. The complexity is complemented by spicy cedar wood notes, forest floor and dried herbs. Testamatta is characterised by a beautiful freshness with muscular but finely drawn tannins that lead into a powerful yet refined finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"The Testamatta is a single-varietal Sangiovese with a beautiful, bright colour. Deep, fresh and juicy on the nose, it is very open and appealing, with good concentration and the usual fragrant, sweetish lightness. Velvety on the palate, very clear and full-bodied, with a good, fleshy structure, as well as plenty of core and fullness. The 2022 is a well-balanced, powerful and dense Sangiovese with a tannic finish. Good length." Weinwisser

"Rich, bright ruby colour. Initially somewhat restrained, then shows notes of dark chocolate, dark cherry, lots of blackberry, some plum. Juicy attack and finish, very good tension, opens up with fine-meshed tannins, long final." Falstaff

"The 2022 Testamatta captures your attention as it slowly unfolds with a bouquet of dried flowers, worn leather, tobacco and dried cherries. It opens with a beautiful inner sweetness and silky smooth textures, while a core of juicy acidity adds energy and saturates ripe red fruits. A layer of fine tannins nestles on the palate as the 2022 finishes with superb length and a hint of liquorice, structured for a balanced evolution. Marvellous." Vinous

"The core flavors of cherry, raspberry and earth are accented by Mediterranean herbs in this vibrant red. Its broad swath of tannins emerges on the finish, yet overall this feels elegant and intense. Fine length." Wine Spectator

"The 2022 Testamatta Rosso was made from the fruit of all the north-facing vineyards and is intended to showcase the power of Sangiovese. In fact, many parcels were recently removed from the blend to focus on fruit concentration and elegance. This wine is packed with dense berry fruit, blueberries, spice and soft earth. Bright, acidic freshness gives the Sangiovese backbone." Wine Advocate

"It shows dusty, earthy notes, creamy dark cherries, green olives and spices on a vertical framework with strong salinity. It is precise and energetic, balanced and balletic, with a beautiful vibrancy of tangy raspberry, cherry, wild herbs and a hint of plum." Decanter

"The purity of the fruit is so impressive, with al dente fruit character of sliced cherries, cranberries and citrus melding together beautifully. It is medium to full-bodied and growing on the palate, with firm and layered tannins and a long, intense finish. It needs another three to four years to refine, but is already very enticing. Great beauty. Irresistible now, but best after 2027." James Suckling