Colore Bibi Graetz 2015

Bibi Graetz Colore 2015 is a full-bodied red wine from the Tuscany region of central Italy. Brought up in a family of artists, Bibi Graetz didn’t have any formal training in winemaking when he first set up his business in 2000. He’s come a long way. Colore is Bibi’s Gran Vin, from very old vineyards of Sangiovese, Canaiolo and Colorino. "The 2015 Colore wafts up from the glass with masses of black cherry and autumnal spices complemented by sweet lavender. This is pure elegance, silky, nearly creamy, with zesty acidity and a pleasant inner sweetness offset by inner earth and floral tones. It leaves a staining of primary concentration contrasted by lingering sour citrus and tart wild berry nuances. There’s certainly a lot of power here, yet perfectly managed and with fantastic balance. I can already see the evolution that Graetz was striving for here, trying to focus more on purity and vertical lift." Vinous, 2023