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Bibi Graetz, Colore 2010
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Description
Colore is the highest expression of Bibi Graetz dream, from very old vineyards of Sangiovese. Poor soils mixed with sand and stone and high altitude create the perfect terroir for a wine that tells a lot about Tuscany and its ancient taste. Only the best few barrels of the whole production will become Colore.
“This vintage was able to bring Sangiovese to one of the haughtiest expression of power. The structure of the wine result warm, rich and concentrated without losing the polish elegance of the tannins. Compared to other vintages this will result very generous, opening the nose with mature red fruits followed by tobacco and plum. 2010 has been a benchmark for my personal experience with Tuscan grapes” ----Bibi Graetz In Tuscany 2010 is considered to be a very nice vintage: following a cold and dry winter, Spring was characterized by two weeks of soft and continuous rain combined with wind and sunshine, ideal conditions for a regular vegetative development. The heat during Summer has been very intense interrupted by few days of rain in mid-august and beginning of September, allowing the grapes to reach a perfect phenolic maturation. During the last weeks before harvest, the temperatures went up again and the plants soffered a bit of water stress which results in high sugar grade and concentration.
Tasting notes
Reviewed by: James Suckling
A red with beautiful berries, chili paste and steak aromas and flavors. Full body, silky tannins and a long, chewy finish. Needs a year or two to soften. Rich and powerful. This is a rarified and stunning wine.
Reviewed by: James Suckling
Linear drive to this medium-bodied wine now, offering dark berries, mushrooms and some flowers and spices. Tight and racy. Drink or hold.
About the Producer
Bibi Graetz is one of the best wine producers in Tuscany, which has become famous for its Soffocone di Vincigliata, Colore, Testamatta Rosso and Bianco wines. Its grapes come from vines of about 80 years of age, the autochthonous: Sangiovese, Colorino and Cannaiolo. The Bibi Graetz estate is located in Vincigliata, a small village behind the Fiesole hill.
