Bibi Graetz
Soffocone di Natale 2023
| Denomination | IGT Toscana |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Area | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | Canaiolo Nero, Colorino, Sangiovese |
| Aging | Ageing in tonneau (wood passage). |
- Origin and grape varieties: Toscana IGT 2023 from Sangiovese, Canaiolo Nero and Colorino
- Format and allergens: 0.75 l bottle; 13.5% vol; contains sulphites
- Aromas: ripe red cherry, violet, dried herbs and cocoa
- Taste: solid structure and elegance, lively acidity, good balance and harmonious finish
- Ageing and pairings: aged in tonneau; ideal with meats, pork, game and cheeses
Description
What kind of wine it is
Soffocone di Natale by Bibi Graetz is a still red wine made from a blend of Sangiovese, Canaiolo Nero and Colorino. It displays an intense ruby red colour with garnet highlights. On the nose, clear notes of ripe red cherries and violet emerge, enriched by hints of dried herbs and cocoa. On the palate, it is structured and elegant, supported by a pleasant acidity that ensures a harmonious finish. To best appreciate it, it is recommended to decant for one hour and serve at a temperature between 14 and 16°C.
Where it comes from
This wine is born in the heart of Tuscany, expressing the soul of the region through its most representative grape varieties. Its solid structure and lively acidity make it a versatile companion at the table, ideal for enhancing dishes with bold flavours. It is perfect paired with red meats and flavourful pork-based recipes. The softness on the palate precisely balances the complexity of game and mature cheeses, enhancing the richest dishes of traditional country cuisine.
How it is produced
The production of this red wine is based on careful vinification that preserves the integrity of the varietal fruit. It is followed by maturation in barrels, a fundamental step that gives the wine greater complexity and depth. Resting in wood helps to round out the structural components, integrating the original aromas with evolved notes without ever overpowering them. Thanks to this meticulous process, the wine develops impeccable balance and an excellent capacity for ageing, able to evolve in the cellar for ten to fifteen years.
History and Curiosities
Born from the vision of Bibi Graetz, the Soffocone di Natale 2023 is a Toscana IGT that harmoniously blends Sangiovese, Canaiolo and Colorino. The careful maturation in tonneaux enriches this elegant still red wine, giving it excellent structure and a vibrant acidity that enhances the notes of cherry and violet. With a promising longevity of 10-15 years, the wine offers a balanced and enveloping tasting experience, ideal for enhancing red meats and game after an adequate decanting of about an hour.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
14 -16 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 2000
- Oenologist: Bibi Graetz
- Bottles produced: 400.000
- Hectares: 70
Red grapes are cultivated on the hillsides above Florence and sourced from prime sites in the Chianti Classico region, such as Montefili and Lamole. His whites from the island of Giglio are also an inspiration, proving that Tuscany can make great white wine, as well as red. You have an opportunity to experience an amazing place where art, beauty and a unique winery become a setting for one of the best wine productions on the Tuscan and global scene. Read more
| Name | Bibi Graetz Soffocone di Natale 2023 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Toscana IGT |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | Canaiolo Nero, Colorino, Sangiovese |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vendor | Bibi Graetz |
| Story | History and Curiosities Born from the vision of Bibi Graetz, the Soffocone di Natale 2023 is a Toscana IGT that harmoniously blends Sangiovese, Canaiolo and Colorino. The careful maturation in tonneaux enriches this elegant still red wine, giving it excellent structure and a vibrant acidity that enhances the notes of cherry and violet. With a promising longevity of 10 5 years, the wine offers a balanced and enveloping tasting experience, ideal for enhancing red meats and game after an adequate decanting of about an hour. |
| Origin | Tuscany |
| Production technique | Ageing in tonneau (wood passage) |
| Wine making | Ageing in tonneau (passage in wood). |
| Aging | Ageing in tonneau (wood passage). |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |