Bibi Graetz may have started his career in art rather than viticulture, but in just two decades has risen to become one of Tuscany's most ingenious cult winemakers. Crafting wines in a medieval castle overlooking the city of Florence, he turned his back on the constraints of the Chianti DOCG in favour of indigenous varietals and innovative, risk-taking winemaking.
Regardless of the popular super-Tuscan trend for using international varieties, Bibi was determined to use only the indigenous varieties of the area in his winemaking. But, he was also adamant that the grapes he used would be the best he could find in Montepulciano - and if that meant that they lay outside the classically 'great' viticultural areas of Chianti Classico, then so be it.
Like most of Bibi Graetz wines, the name is very evocative, “Casa-Matta”: the “Crazy-House”, is our bright and approachable version of white Tuscan blend. The Vermentino brings freshness, the Moscato Bianco elevate the aromatics and Trebbiano increase the balance and the harmony of the blend.
The Bibi Graetz Casamatta wine has a bouquet is rich with floral notes of orange and peach blossoms. On the palate the wine is intense and characterised by the citrus fruit, pears and exotic fruit. The grapes are hand-picked and fermented in stainless steel tanks to keep the freshness.
Country: Italy
Region: Tuscany
Grapes: Vermentino 60%, Trebbiano 30%, Ansonica 10%
ABV: 12%
Volume: 75cl
Vintage: 2019
Suitable for Vegetarians: Yes
Suitable for Vegans: Yes