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Red Wine: 2006 | Bibi Graetz | Testamatta

Boasting a deep red hue, the 2006 Testamatta is marked by a subtle yet fragrant quality, introducing a floral element to the nose distinct from previous years.

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Producer: Bibi Graetz

Vintage: 2006

Size: 750ml

ABV: 14%

Varietal: Sangiovese

Country/Region: Italy, Tuscany

Boasting a deep red hue, the 2006 Testamatta is marked by a subtle yet fragrant quality, introducing a floral element to the nose distinct from previous years. The initial impression is fresh and delicately nuanced, with well-integrated yet noticeable tannins. Despite its relatively high alcohol content, the wine demonstrates minimal extraction. The extended finish is marked by vibrancy, precision, and finesse.

Producer Information

Bibi Graetz is a Tuscan wine producer based in Fiesole, in the hills northeast of Florence. The company is particularly known for its IGT Toscana red wines Testamatta (‘Crazy Head’) and Colore produced from Sangiovese. However, the equivalent white wines from Ansonica are earning increasing attention. The estate’s history dates back to the mid 1990s when Bibi Graetz began taking an interest in the family vineyard, which until then was largely producing wine for family consumption. The Bibi Graetz winery was formed in 2000. In the new millenium Bibi began scouting out additional vineyard parcels in the area to rent. The estate entered the 2020s working with approximately 30 hectares (75 acres) of vines that are divided into small, organically farmed plots. The winery is located in the main square of Fiesole and also home to Bibi and his family. The vineyard holdings are about to be dramatically extended, however. In 2020, 90 hectares (222 acres) of land right behind the winery was acquired. New vineyards have been planted on this property. Bibi grew up in a family of artists and himself studied at the Accademie d’Arte in Florence. Labels feature his colorful original artwork. See also Tom Hyland’s 2023 interview with Bibi Graetz.