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🏰 The 2020 Bibi Graetz Testamatta is a 【vibrant Super Tuscan Sangiovese, marking a new chapter for this iconic wine】 with a focus on elegance and cooler growing conditions. This vintage is distinguished by its rich flavor and a sense of lightness from Sangiovese's characteristic acidity. The inclusion of grapes from new high-elevation vineyards in Fiesole contributes to its beautiful clarity, sharpness, and lifted bouquet, making it a wine in transformation and one to watch.
🍴 It offers beautiful, fresh aromas of sour cherries, orange peel, and lemon bush, complemented by dusty, floral, flinty crushed stone, peppery herbs, and tart raspberry notes. The palate is often described as Burgundy-like in weight and texture, with a fine silkiness, vibrant acidity, and ultra-fine tannins, leading to a long finish with hints of scorched earth and citrus. This wine is a perfect pairing for rich meat dishes or aged cheeses.
🥂 Ready to drink now, the 2020 Testamatta will become even more complex with another five years in the bottle. Its emphasis on drinkability and transparency makes it a contemplative wine that keeps you wanting more, ideal for a sophisticated dinner or a special gathering.
BACKGROUND
Bibi Graetz is a highly acclaimed, unconventional winemaker based in Fiesole, overlooking Florence in Tuscany. An artist by training, Graetz turned to winemaking in 2000, focusing entirely on indigenous Tuscan grape varieties, particularly old-vine Sangiovese. 'Testamatta', which translates to 'Crazy Head', is his flagship wine and a true Super Tuscan, though made from 100% Sangiovese rather than international blends. Sourced from old vines across top vineyards in Tuscany, Testamatta is celebrated for its elegance, vibrant acidity, and complex layers of red cherry, floral notes, and subtle earthiness, reflecting Graetz's artistic and intuitive approach.
