Colore Branco

Description

**Bibi Graetz O Colore Branco** comes from an old vineyard overlooking the sea, where wind, sun and salt slowly wear down the granite rocks, forming sandy soils where the Ansonica grape has been grown for centuries. Our decision to include a white in this range was driven by our conviction that we have an Ansonica origin of such uniqueness and exceptional quality that it does justice to the name Colore. **2023 Harvest:** This vintage was completely different from the previous four, which were marked by high temperatures and hot summers with little rainfall. In 2023, it rained heavily during the winter, which helped replenish water reserves and allowed the vines to regain their vigour. The season continued with a mild and steady climate, resulting in wines with excellent acidity, vibrant freshness and great aromatic richness. The harvest began in mid-August and extended into the first week of September. **Winemaking and Ageing:** The grapes for Colore grow on the island of Giglio, from the Pietrabona vineyard, a terraced vineyard facing south, located between 50 and 150 metres above sea level in the southwest of the island. The vines are planted in ancient granite soils and trained using the traditional local method, the Alberello alla Gigliese, a low-trained system modified from the Guyot, which protects the vines from wind and harsh winters. All bunches are hand-harvested and transported in small baskets to the winery in the centre of the island, at the Castello del Giglio. The grapes are destemmed and gently pressed. Fermentation takes place at low temperature in stainless steel tanks for 6 to 7 days. 70% of the must is then transferred to barrels, where it ferments for a further 10 days without temperature control. After fermentation, the wine ages for 7 months in barrels on fine lees, with bâtonnage, while the remaining 30% ferments and ages exclusively in stainless steel. **Allergen Information** Contains sulphites. SKU: 107752

Vintage

2023

Food pairing

Fish, poultry, vegetables