Bibi Graetz Colore Rosso 2018
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| Management number | 253497834 | Release Date | 2026/10/24 | List Price | CA$127.75 | Model Number | 253497834 | ||
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Bibi Graetz Colore Rosso 2018 is an exceptional, rare, and monumental Super Tuscan red wine created by artist-turned-winemaker Bibi Graetz. Sourced primarily from ancient, low-yielding vines—some between 80 to 135 years old—in the high-altitude zone of Lamole in Chianti Classico, along with parcels in Vincigliata and Siena, this cuvée represents the absolute pinnacle of Bibi Graetz's winemaking vision. Predominantly composed of Sangiovese with a tiny dash of Colorino and Canaiolo (described by Bibi as "just like a touch of lipstick"), the grapes are harvested in multiple passes and fermented naturally using native yeasts in open-top barrels. The wine is aged for nearly 30 months in oak before release. In the glass, it reveals an alluring, complex bouquet of dark cherries, wild raspberries, crushed red plums, rose petals, citrus peel, and mint, underpinned by dark chocolate, earth, and subtle balsamic undertones. On the palate, it is full-bodied, structured, and profoundly elegant, featuring silky, fine-grained tannins, vibrant natural acidity, and a long, persistent, salty-mineral finish.
Food Pairing: Pairs wonderfully with bistecca alla Fiorentina, braised venison, roasted rack of lamb, wild boar ragù, truffle-infused dishes, and aged Pecorino cheese.
James Suckling
The Bibi Graetz 2018 Colore has fruit from Lamole, Vincigliata, Siena and Bagno a Ripoli from sites at 400 meters above sea level. These higher-elevation plots, plus especially the Lamole fruit, add beautiful perfumes and freshness to the blend. This wine has it all, but compared to some of the younger vintages tasted in this vertical, the intensity is taken down a little lower in the 2018. This translates to fine tannins and a mid-weight mouthfeel. This wine is more immediate and perhaps a bit understated at this point in its evolution.
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