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| Druivenras | Sangiovese |
|---|---|
| Over het wijnhuis | Het in 2000 opgerichte Toscaanse wijnhuis van de charismatische Bibi Graetz heeft de afgelopen twintig jaar een ware cultstatus bereikt. Het wijnhuis kent met zijn eigenzinnige wijnen én kunstzinnige etiketten vele liefhebbers. Daar hoort ook de internationale wijnpers bij, die inmiddels de topwijnen Colore en Testamatta jaarlijks zeer hoge punten toekent. |
| Wijngaard en regio | Voor Testamatta worden enkel oude wijnstokken gebruikt. De druiven komen uit zes wijngaarden, elk met arme bodems met veel steen. De zes wijngaarden zijn: Vincigliata (in Fiesole, op 230 meter hoogte), Olmo (nabij Fiesole, op 420 meter hoogte), Londa (ten oosten van Rufina), Lamole (in het hart van Chianti Classico, op 650 meter hoogte, stokken van 100 jaar oud), Montefili (net ten zuiden van Florence, 500 meter hoogte) en Siena (op 330 meter hoogte). Tijdens de oogst gaan de plukkers tot wel acht keer door de wijngaard heen om alle druiven op perfecte rijpheid te plukken. |
| Vinificatie | De druiven worden ontsteeld en vervolgens zacht geperst. De wijn wordt spontaan vergist met natuurlijke gisten. Druiven van kleine percelen worden vergist in barriques van 225 liter met een open bovenkant. Voor de grotere percelen worden vaten van 50 hl en RVS tanks gebruikt. Dagelijks wordt zes keer de bovendrijvende druivenpulp naar beneden geduwd en wordt wijn overgepompt. Na de vergisting blijft het sap nog 7-10 dagen in contact met de schillen. Vervolgens rijpt de wijn 20 maanden lang in oude barriques en grote eikenhouten vaten van 50 hl. |
| Kleur | Kersenrood. |
| Geur | Gelaagd en complex. Aardbeien, kersen, sinaasappel. Zomerbloesem. Tonen van rook, thee en aarde. |
| Smaak | Bijzonder gelaagde wijn met een heel zuiver Sangiovese-karakter. Heel sappige frisheid. Zeer precieze tanninestructuur. Complete wijn. |
| Serveren bij | Lekker bij pappardelle met een ragù van wild zijn. |
| Serveertemperatuur | 16-18 °C |
| Robert Parker | 96 |
| Wine Spectator | 94 |
| James Suckling | 98 |
| Jancis Robinson | 17/20 |
| Wine Enthusiast | 95 |
| Vinous | 93 |
| Decanter | 97 |
| Awards | "The 2021 Testamatta is Sangiovese sourced from various hilltop vineyards spanning different cool microclimates. The ideal is to underline the transparency and fragility of the variety. Fruit from the Olmo Vineyard plays a big role and “gives a strong imprint to this wine,” Bibi says. Testamatta offers fresh aromas of violet, rose, forest green and candied orange peel. Bibi says 2021 was generally warmer than 2020, but all three vintages—2020, 2021 and 2022—are considered hot. He is upbeat regarding 2023 thanks to all the rain. Testamatta shows an earthy note that gives this wine (with 120,000 bottles made) a slightly more accessible personality. The tannins are lightly managed and the oak framing is down to an elegant minimum. Bibi buys 1% new oak each year, and his oldest barrels date back to 2003. He does not pull leaves, and he employs methods that do not concentrate his fruit so he can safeguard the typicity of Sangiovese. Winemaking is as natural as possible. The beautiful results are classic and bright. He strives to keep alcohol contents below 13%." - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate "Fabulous aromas of strawberries, orange zest and orange blossom. So pure on the nose. Very perfumed. Medium-bodied with intense linear tannins that are ultra-fine in texture. It's fresh and salty with a brightness and focus. Minerally and crisp. pH is 3.4 highlighting the strength of the acidity. Crunchy. Salty. So delicious now but this will age incredibly well." - James Suckling "A pure, resonant red, with strawberry, cherry, rose, wild thyme, black pepper and mineral aromas and flavors. Though taut and linear now, this offers a center of ripe fruit, terrific balance and a long aftertaste of fruit, herb and mineral notes. Drink now through 2035." - Wine Spectator "The nose starts light and sweet, with aromas of vanilla and cedar, before getting richer with notes of cherries and candied orange. An undertone of fresh soil blooms on the palate, beneath a starburst of cherries and strawberries. Silky tannins invite you in now, while lively acid suggests you should also return in a few years for more fun." Wine Enthusiast "100% Sangiovese made from young vines from several vineyards between Florence and Siena. Fermented and aged in stainless steel for six months. Lustrous and just mid ruby. A restrained red-fruit nose with exotic spice hints and a suggestion of soy. Very fine, still very closed and really fresh. Rather firm tannins that are a tiny bit bitter at the moment but they will evolve, no doubt, with further ageing. Cranberry on the finish and very elegant, if tannic right now. Cool-climate character. (WS)' - Jancis Robinson "Beautifully fragrant on the nose, delicately scented and inviting with subtle wild flower scents, red and black berries and sweet spices. Chalky and powdery tannins support super bright acidity which gives this such a sharp, thrilling and lively expression. Tannins are super fine but have a spiced edge that grips and holds interest, supportive but not overpowering, letting the acidity and bright fruit flavours shine through. Beautifully delineated and expressed, elegant, refined, totally beguiling yet with layers of flavour and intensity and such a long finish. Feels supremely drinkable and that is such a feat at this young stage. Well worked, balanced, and enjoyable with flashes of heat and spice dotting the finish. Really wonderful and totally charming." - Decanter "Beautifully understated and finessed, the 2021 Testamatta blossoms with an array of wild strawberries, rose petals and dusty sage. It’s silky to the core, with an elegant wave of ripe red and blue fruits that flows across a stream of fresh acidity. This tapers off with a tactile mineral tinge and a crunchy wild berry concentration as hints of licorice fade amidst a gentle tug of fine tannin. The continued push toward purity at Bibi Graetz is on full display here." - Vinous |
| Wijnsoort | Rode wijn |
| Wijnhuis | Bibi Graetz |
| Land | Italië |
| Regio | Toscane |
| Appellatie | IGP Toscana Rosso |
| Jaartal | 2021 |
| Alcoholpercentage | 15,00 |
| Biologisch gecertificeerd | Nee |
| Vegan friendly | Nee |
| Inhoud | 75 cl |
| Verpakt per | 6 |
| Verpakking | Kist |
| Schroefdop | Nee |
| Brutogewicht fles | 1,35 |