Colore 20th Anniversary Tinto

Description

Bibi Graetz Colore is the ultimate expression of Bibi Graetz's dream, made from very old Sangiovese vineyards. Poor soils of sand and stone, combined with high altitude, create the ideal terroir for a wine that conveys much of the essence of Tuscany and its ancestral flavor. Only the finest barrels from the entire production are selected to become Colore. Vintage 2019: The 2019 harvest provided ideal conditions for the vines to develop fully and healthily. During spring, scarce rainfall helped prevent disease. Summer was marked by a good diurnal temperature range and a very balanced climate, allowing slow and complete ripening of the grapes. The result was a harvest with perfect sugar and acidity levels and remarkable aromatic complexity. Harvesting took place between September 21 and October 8. Vinification and Aging: The grapes destined for Colore were hand-harvested from three vineyards: Lamole, Vincigliata, and Siena. Each vineyard was picked up to eight times to ensure the clusters were gathered at their optimal point of ripeness. After an initial selection in the vineyards, a second rigorous selection was carried out in the winery before destemming. The berries were then gently pressed and placed in open-top barrels (barriques), keeping each parcel vinified separately. Fermentation took place with indigenous yeasts, without temperature control, with 6 to 8 pump-overs and manual punch-downs per day, and without saignée. This stage lasted about two weeks, followed by an additional week of skin maceration. The wine was then transferred to new barrels, where malolactic fermentation occurred. Each parcel was aged separately for about 20 months before the final blend was decided. Awards 96/100 Robert Parker Allergen Information Contains sulfites. SKU: 106021