Cellar Selection: 2020 Bibi Graetz 'Testamatta' [1.5L'

Here is the dazzling 2020 Bibi Graetz ‘Testamatta’ [1.5L] which was amazing cellar pull for my friends. One of my favorite Tuscan houses is Bibi Graetz. I had an unforgettable visit there last year ( https://owenbargreen.com/blog/2025/7/7/bibi-graetz ). A total renegade in his region, Bibi has transformed the wines made in Tuscany. Since his inaugural release 25 years ago Graetz has become one of Tuscany’s cult winemakers without having any formal training in winemaking. The Testamatta and Colore bottling have made him an international success as these wines have been revered by critics across the globe.  Bibi sources from old vines in Tuscany as well as old vines from the Isola del Giglio which is a remote island that has ancient indigenous vines planted. His wines are crafted from traditional varieties of Sangiovese, Colorino, and Canaiolo for the reds and the indigenous varieties of Ansonica and Vermentino for his whites wines. 2020 was a warm vintage but Bibi did such a great

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