Bibi Graetz Testamatta Rosso

Bibi Graetz is one of the greatest Italian oenologists. An enigmatic and volcanic character, he started in 2000 a fantastic project which he called “Azienda Agricola Testamatta”. Then it quickly became one of the top 12 most popular Italian collectors of wines Color: Ruby Red Bouquet: magnificent bouquet of grated orange, plums, cedar and rose petals Taste: refined, persistent and intense, with silky tannins, full body, fascinating aromas of red fruits, tea, tree bark, moist earth and new skin; long and persistent finish, with a delicate salinity in the end Culinary combinations: steak alla fiorentina, veal, game, lamb, pork, prosciutto, Tuscan salami, pasta with meat sauce, pizza with vegetables, grilled vegetables, cheeses Serving temperature 16-18 ° C Fermented in open barrels, with manual beating 6-8 times a day. Matured 24 months in French oak and 6 months in glass. Oenologist’s description: “Grated orange peel, plums, cedar and rose petals. Full-bodied, refined, with silky tannins and a long finish. Persistent and intense. Subtle salty in the end. ” 99 James Suckling points:” Testa Matta “or” Crazy Head “is, for Italians, a person with a strong personality, a way of being special, a positive attitude and a lot of creativity. No other name could better describe Bibi Graetz’s top wine – a Supertoscan made 100% from Sangiovese from ancient vineyards, which combiness tradition and creativity, taking the notion of Supertoscan to another level.