Description

This red wine comes from Tuscany, Italy, and carries the appellation "Toscana IGT". It is made and marketed under the name Testamatta 2018 by producer Bibi Graetz. The 2018 vintage comes from old vines and was hand-picked. Vinification is carried out with indigenous yeasts, in open barrels, followed by long aging.

This wine stands out for its purity of varietal expression, an aromatic profile dominated by black berries such as blackberry and blueberry, earthy and slightly mineral notes. It has an elegant texture, silky yet structured tannins and a long finish. It's a wine for ageing with high potential.

Features

Varietal and origin:

Testamatta 2018 is made from 100% Sangiovese grapes. The grapes come from five selected parcels of the estate, located in different areas of Tuscany, including Vincigliata, Londa, Lamole, Montefili and Siena. These parcels are made up of very old vines, up to 80 years old, planted on a variety of soils offering great aromatic complexity to the wine.

Vinification and ageing:

The grapes are harvested by hand, with several passes through the vines to ensure optimum ripeness (up to eight passes depending on the parcel). Fermentation is carried out with indigenous yeasts in 225-liter open barrels, with several daily manual punchings of the cap. After a seven- to ten-day maceration, the wine is transferred to old barrels for aging of around twenty-two to twenty-four months, giving it structure, elegance and depth.

Style and longevity:

The style of Testamatta 2018 is distinguished by its balance of freshness, fruitiness and intensity. The wine expresses precise aromas of ripe red and black fruits, floral and slightly spicy touches, supported by a refined texture. Alcohol is moderate, around 13.5%. This wine has excellent aging potential, estimated over several decades, with an ideal tasting window between 2024 and 2045.

Specs

• Producer: Bibi Graetz
• Wine name: Testamatta 2018
• Region: Tuscany, Italy
• Appellation: Toscana IGT
• Varietal: 100% Sangiovese
• Size: 75 cl
• Alcohol content: around 13.5% vol.
• Harvesting method: manual, with selection and multiple passages
• Type of vinification: fermentation in 225 L open barrels with indigenous yeasts
• Maturation: in old barrels for around 22 months
• Taste profile: aromas of ripe black berries, blueberry, earthy and mineral notes, silky tannins, long, persistent finish
• Ageinging potential: from 2024 to 2045 approx.