The grapes of this Tuscany Color are selected from the four most suitable vineyards: Lamole, Vincigliata, Olmo and Siena. Each vineyard is harvested up to eight times, so as to collect all the grapes at the right point of phenolic ripeness. After a first selection in the vineyard, the grapes are again selected in the cellar. After the destemming and crushing phase, the grapes are transferred to open barriques for fermentation, taking care to keep each parcel separate. The fermentation takes place spontaneously, by the work of indigenous yeasts and lasts for about two weeks, with an additional week of maceration on the skins, during which 6/8 manual fulling per day is carried out. After fermentation, the wine is moved to barriques, where malolactic fermentation takes place. Each parcel ages separately for almost 20 months, before the final blend is decided. The color of the glass is dark impenetrable red. The olfactory profile expresses deep tones of fruit in alcohol, cassis and black currant with a hint of black cherry. Extremely versatile and can be combined in the kitchen, Colore di Bibi Graetz goes wonderfully well with the earth menu. To fully appreciate its style, this wine should be served at a serving temperature of 16 ºC.
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