Bibi Graetz’s “Soffocone di Vincigliata” is a red wine that is very pleasant to drink, never proving tiring for those who find it on the table, but on the contrary always proving to be punctual and precise. It is undoubtedly an intense and full-bodied product in which Sangiovese is the undisputed protagonist of the final cut with a personality that comes alive in a perfectly enveloping sip. A label that should be paired with great red meats and game dishes.

This “Soffocone di Vincigliata” red comes from a blend developed by the Bibi Graetz winery where, alongside a 90 percent Sangiovese, we also find small percentages of Canaiolo and Colorino, indigenous Tuscan grape varieties. The vines of these three varieties are about 40 years old and grow with the guyot training system, sinking their roots into soils rich mainly in clay and marl. Fermentation of the must takes place in steel tanks for about ten days, a period during which several manual punching-downs take place. Final aging lasts 15 months and takes place in French oak barrels. After maturation is complete, bottling and marketing operations are carried out.

Bibi Graetz’s “Soffocone di Vincigliata” unfolds in the goblet with a ruby red color, characterized by a bright glow. Rich and concentrated nose, where fruit announces itself first with intense notes, then gives way to floral, spicy sensations and touches reminiscent of herbs. Excellently bodied, it envelops the palate with a full, rounded sip thanks to a finely crafted tannic texture; it has a taste that, on the finish, recalls a slightly toasted flavor. A Tuscan red that, over the years, has been able to win an important place at the critical level.