Bibi Graetz
Soffocone di Vincigliata 2023
| Denomination | IGT Toscana |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Area | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 90% Sangiovese, 7% Canaiolo Nero, 3% Colorino |
| Aging | Aged in barriques for 15–18 months |
Description
What kind of wine it is
Soffocone di Vincigliata by Bibi Graetz is a refined still red wine from Tuscany, created from a meticulous blend of Sangiovese, Canaiolo Nero and Colorino. Visually, it displays an intense ruby red colour, opening up to notes of coffee and cocoa 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 very long and persistent, making it ideal to accompany roasts, game and mature cheeses.
Where it comes from
The grapes for this label come from the hills surrounding Florence, specifically in the Fiesole area. Here, the vines take root in clay and galestro soils, with a particular preference for land rich in granitic sand and granite outcrops. The wine's name pays homage to the Castello di Vincigliata 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 organic and sustainable management of his vineyards.
How it is produced
The vines are trained using the espalier system with Guyot pruning. Once in the winery, the grapes undergo fermentation in large steel vats, supported by daily manual punch-downs. This process facilitates optimal extraction of colour and aromatic components, precisely defining the structure of the red. Maturation involves ageing in wooden barrels for between fifteen and eighteen months, giving the wine complexity and balance, a hallmark of Bibi Graetz.
History and Curiosities
The Soffocone di Vincigliata 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 provocative and intense red, 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 95 points by James Suckling, it is the result of meticulous care from the vineyard to ageing in barriques, designed to delight true connoisseurs.
Awards
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2023
95/100
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.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- 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 Soffocone di Vincigliata 2023 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red green still |
| Denomination | Toscana IGT |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 90% Sangiovese, 7% Canaiolo Nero, 3% Colorino |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vendor | Bibi Graetz |
| Story | History and Curiosities The Soffocone di Vincigliata 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 provocative and intense red, 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 95 points by James Suckling, it is the result of meticulous care from the vineyard to ageing in barriques, designed to delight true connoisseurs. |
| Origin | Fiesole (Firenze) |
| Soil composition | Clay and galestro; prefers granitic sand or granite rocks |
| Cultivation system | Guyot |
| Production technique | Fermentation in steel vats with daily manual punching down; ageing in barriques for 15–18 months |
| Wine making | Fermentation in steel vats with daily manual punch-downs; ageing in barriques for 15–18 months. |
| Aging | Aged in barriques for 15–18 months |
| Year production | 400000 bottles |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |