2010 Bibi Graetz Colore Toscana IGT

Product Description

The Bibi Graetz winery was founded in 2000 on the hill of Fiesole, overlooking Florence, where Bibi, who grew up in a family of artists, felt completely love with wine and made it his life. Bibi Graetz had no formal wine training, nor does he follow any DOC or DOCG regulations. Neither one of these factors has detracted from his reputation as one of Italy’s most talented and interesting winemakers.

In 2019 Graetz purchased the Hotel Villa Aurora and adjacent Blu Bar in Fiesole, just outside Florence. He converted the hotel to a winery facility for the production and aging of his most prestigious Super Tuscan releases, Testamatta and Coloré. The hotel was later refurbished as a family home for Bibi and his family.

The Colore comes from Bibi Graetz’s three best vineyard sites: Lamole, Vincigliata and Siena. Lamole offers vines over 80 years old in terraced vineyards at an altitude of 620 meters, producing small, concentrated grapes. Siena is at 350 meters above sea level with fertile, pebble-rich soil, and Vincigliata is at 300 meters with clay-rich Galestro soils. In Vincigliata, the grapes are harvested up to eight times and only perfect grapes are processed. Fermentation takes place in open barriques with wild yeasts, followed by three years of ageing in new barriques. This meticulous process guarantees the outstanding quality and unique character of the Colore.