{"product_id":"bibi-graetz-soffocone-di-vincigliata-2024","title":"Bibi Graetz Soffocone di Vincigliata 2024","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSoffocone di Vincigliata by Bibi Graetz is a refined still red wine from Tuscany, created from a meticulous \u003cstrong\u003eblend of Sangiovese\u003c\/strong\u003e, Canaiolo Nero and Colorino. Visually, it displays an intense ruby red colour, opening up to notes of \u003cstrong\u003ecoffee and cocoa\u003c\/strong\u003e and wild berries. On the palate, it reveals a harmonious and complex character, distinguished by a structured softness and excellent overall balance. The finish is \u003cstrong\u003every long and persistent\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it ideal to accompany roasts, game and mature cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe grapes for this label come from the hills surrounding Florence, specifically in the Fiesole area. Here, the vines take root in \u003cstrong\u003eclay and galestro soils\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a particular preference for land rich in granitic sand and granite outcrops. The wine's name pays homage to the \u003cstrong\u003eCastello di Vincigliata\u003c\/strong\u003e and the legend of the White Lady who, according to local tales, haunts its walls. In this region, Bibi Graetz enhances the agricultural vocation through \u003cstrong\u003eorganic and sustainable management\u003c\/strong\u003e of his vineyards.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe vines are trained using the espalier system with Guyot pruning. Once in the winery, the grapes undergo fermentation in large steel vats, supported by \u003cstrong\u003edaily manual punch-downs\u003c\/strong\u003e. This process facilitates optimal extraction of colour and aromatic components, precisely defining the structure of the red. Maturation involves \u003cstrong\u003eageing in wooden barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e for between fifteen and eighteen months, giving the wine \u003cstrong\u003ecomplexity and balance\u003c\/strong\u003e, a hallmark of Bibi Graetz.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSoffocone di Vincigliata\u003c\/strong\u003e takes its name from the fascinating legend of the White Lady, which still lingers today within the walls of the evocative Vincigliata Castle, near Fiesole. This \u003cstrong\u003eprovocative and intense red\u003c\/strong\u003e, born on the Florentine hills, reflects the ingenuity of the Bibi Graetz winery and a forty-year history marked by innovation and loyalty to Tuscan roots. Awarded \u003cstrong\u003e95 points by James Suckling\u003c\/strong\u003e, it is the result of meticulous care from the vineyard to ageing in barriques, designed to delight true connoisseurs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bibi Graetz","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47392086753451,"sku":"62185","price":300.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.xtrawine.com\/en-hk\/products\/bibi-graetz-soffocone-di-vincigliata-2024","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}