BIBI GRAETZ 'Colore' Rosso Isola del Giglio - Tuscany 2023 WOODEN CASE x 3 Bottles - PRE-RELEASE

Description

The 2023 Bibi Graetz Colore is a remarkable expression of Sangiovese, earning outstanding accolades, including 100 points from Jane Anson for its balance, juicy character, and captivating aromatics of rose petals and crushed raspberries. Decanter awarded it 99 points, highlighting its deep and fragrant nose, infused with hints of blood, iron, and mineral freshness, alongside juicy, fleshy strawberry notes that evolve beautifully. James Suckling scored it 98 points, praising its focus and complexity with notes of dried cherry, mushroom, and a savory, spicy finish, embodying the essence of Tuscany. With a drinking window from 2026 to 2040, this elegant wine showcases finesse and depth, making it a captivating choice for collectors and enthusiasts alike.

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JANE ANSON 100 points
Balanced, juicy, characterful, with waves of rose petals, crushed raspberries and a touch of grilled oak. Combines precision and carefully-placed tannic architecture with a generosity of spirit, lifting the foot off the pedal exactly when you want it to. This is great winemaking, well judged and full of joy, one of the wines of the lineup. Tasted again at home with friends, and it's a wine that you want to share. Fermented and aged in large oak casks. - Jane Anson

DECANTER 99 points
Tasted by: Georgina Hindle (at Bordeaux, 26 Aug 2025) Part of Our Italy editor meets Bibi Graetz, tries his latest vintages, and learns how one wine got its naughty name
Drinking Window: 2025 - 2045
Deep and heady on the nose. Fragrant with hints of blood, iron and saltiness. Nice energy to this, there’s a clarity and precision with great detail and definition to the elements. Tannins coat the mouth in a fine layer of flavour with lots of minerality on the finish. A little quieter than some Colore but this has depth and such nuance. After a few minutes the flavours evolve and widen giving juicy, almost sweet and fleshy strawberry with a tangy acidity that keeps everything lifted. Such an amazing wine, clearly confident but understated and not shouting at all. Bibi is excellent.

JAMES SUCKLING 98 points
A focused, old-vine sangivoese with dried cherry, mushroom, bark and blackberry aromas and flavors. Turns to lavender and roses. Medium-bodied with savory fruit and a spicy, juicy finish, Bright and vivid, with just a touch of balsamic at the end telling you its soul is in Tuscany. Drink or hold.

JANCIS ROBINSON 17
Very pale ruby. Scented and attractive. Sweet start and confident, lightweight, super-appetising fruit. Good balance, but the sort of wine I might expect to find in a wine bar rather than on La Place – however good it is! (JR)

THE WINE ADVOCATE 94+ points
Reviewed by: Monica Larner
Drink Date: 2026 - 2040
Colore has been submitted to many transformations over the years, including changes to its blend and changes to its vineyard sourcing. Today, Colore represents about 24,000 bottles produced, compared to 40,000 bottles of Testamatta. The Bibi Graetz 2023 Colore sees a tiny 1% of whole-cluster fruit for a hint of buoyancy but otherwise offers plenty of natural spiciness and cinnamon-like flavors from the skins of Sangiovese. Fruit comes from old vines, showing aromas of wild strawberry, iris and blueberry. There is a delicate sweetness to the fruit in this vintage. The wine is elegant and medium weight, emphasizing ethereal nuances over anything heavy or too powerful. - Published: Oct 30, 2025

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