Bibi Graetz Colore 2019

Created to mark the estate’s 20th anniversary, Bibi Graetz Colore 2019 is a pure, old-vine expression of Sangiovese from some of Tuscany’s highest and most characterful vineyards. For this special release, Graetz chose to bottle Colore as 100% Sangiovese, confident that the grape’s elegance and depth could stand on its own. The fruit comes from three historic sites with vines aged 70, 80 and 90 years, delivering a wine of remarkable intensity, finesse and age‑worthy structure that stands as one of the modern icons of Tuscan reds.

Tasting Notes
In the glass, Colore 2019 shows a deep, vibrant ruby core with garnet reflections at the rim, hinting at its concentration and classic Sangiovese character. The nose is strikingly lifted and complex: balsamic herbs, blackcurrant and sour cherry weave together with pressed rose petals, garden mint, fine spice and a distinct crushed-stone minerality. As it opens, notes of dried flowers, blood orange peel and subtle tobacco emerge, adding further layers. On the palate, the 2019 is both powerful and refined, with more texture and backbone than the more delicate 2018 vintage. Ripe yet racy red and black fruits are framed by taut, chalky tannins and a vibrant line of acidity that drives the wine through a long, savoury finish. Balsamic undertones, saline minerality and hints of sweet spice lend depth without heaviness. This is a structured, tightly coiled Colore that will reward patience: while already compelling in its youth, it is clearly built for the cellar and should evolve beautifully over 12–20 years, gaining silkiness and tertiary complexity with time.

Production
Colore 2019 is sourced from three exceptionally old Sangiovese vineyards in Tuscany, including the southern Poggio Matto site in Casciano del Murlo (Siena province), which plays a larger role in this vintage to enhance structure and drive. These high-altitude, low-yielding parcels, with their poor, rocky soils, produce small, intensely flavored berries that translate directly into concentration and tension in the glass. Harvest is carried out entirely by hand, with strict selection of bunches and berries to ensure only pristine fruit makes it to the winery. Fermentation traditionally takes place in open-top French oak barriques or small vats, allowing for gentle extraction and close control of maceration, followed by élevage in predominantly used barriques to preserve the purity of Sangiovese. The result is an artisanal, detail-focused vinification that spotlights terroir over oak.

Food & Serving
Colore 2019 is a natural partner for refined, Tuscan-inspired dishes: think bistecca alla fiorentina, roast lamb with herbs, braised veal shank, or game birds with wild mushrooms and rosemary. It also works beautifully with aged Pecorino, Parmigiano Reggiano and truffle-inflected dishes, where its acidity and tannins cut through richness. Serve at 16–18°C (60–64°F) in large Bordeaux or Burgundy-style stems to allow the aromatics to unfurl. Decanting for 1–2 hours is recommended in its youth to soften the tannins and fully express the wine’s floral and mineral nuances; shorter aeration will suffice as it gains bottle age.

Producer
Bibi Graetz, based on the hill of Fiesole overlooking Florence, has become one of Tuscany’s most talked-about producers since founding his estate in 2000. With an art background and no formal winemaking legacy, Graetz built his reputation by championing old-vine Sangiovese and other indigenous varieties from high-altitude, often neglected vineyards. Colore is his flagship and one of the defining wines of the Tuscan IGT movement, regularly featuring among Italy’s most highly rated reds. Over two decades, Bibi Graetz has helped reshape perceptions of Tuscan wine, proving that meticulous vineyard work, low yields and a focus on terroir-driven Sangiovese can rival the region’s most historic names.

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