Bibi Graetz
Colore Toscana Rosso 2016
| Denomination | Toscana IGT |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Area | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 80% Sangiovese, 10% Canaiolo Nero, 10% Colorino |
| Aging | 30 months in barriques. |
| Year | 2016 |
| Biologic | Sì |
| Product name | Colore Toscana Rosso 2016 |
| Color | Clear ruby red with purple reflections. |
| Perfume | Austere on the nose, it shows slight hints of rose and pomegranate, then opens up to blackberry and blueberry jam, cocoa, coffee, orange, eucalyptus, sandalwood, herbs, liquorice and Mediterranean scrub. |
| Taste | The taste is decidedly refined: it explodes in freshness and noble tannins with a well-balanced alcohol content. The finish is persistent, as it is a wine of great longevity. |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Country | Italy |
| Other years | 2022 , 2020 |
Description
The 'Colore' is Bibi Graetz's Gran Vin, originating from ancient vineyards of Sangiovese, Canaiolo and Colorino. Poor soils mixed with sand and stone create the perfect terroir for a wine that tells much about Tuscany and its ancient taste.
Awards
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2016
94/100
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2016
97/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
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2016
94/100
The prestigious international wine guide from the renowned Robert Parker, the world's most experienced and trusted wine taster.
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2016
93/100
Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.
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2016
4Italian Sommelier Association (AIS) guide
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2016
95/100
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Details
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
18 - 20 °C.
Longevity:
15 - 25 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
Pairings
- Start up year: 2000
- Oenologist: Bibi Graetz
- Bottles produced: 400.000
- Hectares: 70
Red grapes are cultivated on the hillsides above Florence and sourced from prime sites in the Chianti Classico region, such as Montefili and Lamole. His whites from the island of Giglio are also an inspiration, proving that Tuscany can make great white wine, as well as red. You have an opportunity to experience an amazing place where art, beauty and a unique winery become a setting for one of the best wine productions on the Tuscan and global scene. Read more
| Name | Bibi Graetz Colore Toscana Rosso 2016 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red green still |
| Denomination | Toscana IGT |
| Vintage | 2016 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 80% Sangiovese, 10% Canaiolo Nero, 10% Colorino |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vendor | Bibi Graetz |
| Origin | Vineyards in Lamole, Vincigliata and Siena. |
| Soil composition | Galestro and clay. |
| Cultivation system | Head-training and Guyot. |
| Wine making | Spontaneous fermentation occurs in open barriques. 8 manual punching-downs per day. |
| Aging | 30 months in barriques. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |