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Bibi Graetz Casamatta Bianco
Toscana IGT, Tuscany
Tasting Notes
“When I drink this blend I’m immediately projected on the Argentario, I can feel sea breeze, soil, sun and perfumes of Maremma wine region. The first impression I have is the zesty aroma, orange and peach flowers, then citrus and acidity from Vermentino, pear, exotic fruits, balance and body from Trebbiano and Ansonica.” --Bibi Graetz
Vintage Notes
The 2021 vintage began mild with limited rainfall in the winter months. The vines began to sprout in the last days of March due to the warm temperatures. After some colder days in April, the season continued regularly characterized by hot, dry and slightly windy days. These conditions led to healthy bunches full of mineral and fruity aromas, with an incredible balance between freshness and body.
Winemaking Notes
The grapes are hand-picked and fermented in stainless steel tanks, destemmed and soft pressed with dry ice. The fermentation is done at very low temperature to keep the freshness of the wines and lasts 2 weeks. The blended wines age 3 months in tanks before being bottled.
Vineyard Notes
Casamatta Bianco is produced from vineyards between Capalbio and Argentario, on the southern Tuscan coast.
Technical Info
Varietals: Vermentino 60%, Trebbiano 30%, Ansonica 10%
Like most of Bibi Graetz wines, the name is very evocative, "Casa-Matta" means "Crazy-House", Casamatta Bianco is a wine coming from Argentario, in the south Tuscan coast that tells a lot about traditional vines and old vineyards. A fresh, crunchy and sapid blend that brings with it the sea breeze.
Tasting Notes
"When I drink this blend I'm immediately projected on the Argentario, I can feel sea breeze, soil, sun and perfumes of Maremma wine region. The first impression I have is the zesty aroma, orange and peach flowers, then citrus and acidity from Vermentino, pear, exotic fruits, balance and body from Trebbiano and Ansonica." --Bibi Graetz
Vintage Notes
The 2020 vintage began with rather limited rainfall in the winter months. The vines began to sprout in the last days of March in conjunction with cold days, characterized by minimum temperatures even below zero degrees. The beginning of flowering was recorded around the end of May, with then a regular course favored by an ideal climate characterized by hot, dry and slightly windy days. As a result, an excellent fruit set was noted which led to a good architecture of the bunches.
Winemaking Notes
The grapes are hand-picked and fermented in stainless steel tanks, destemmed and soft pressed with dry ice. The fermentation is done at a very low temperature to keep the freshness of the wines and lasts 2 weeks. The blended wines will age 3 months in tanks before being bottled.
Vineyard Notes
Casamatta Bianco is produced from vineyards between Capalbio and Argenatrio, on the southern Tuscan coast.
Technical Info
60% Vermentino, 30% Trebbiano, 10% Ansonico
Like most of Bibi Graetz wines, the name is very evocative, "Casa-Matta" means "Crazy-House", Casamatta Bianco is a wine coming from Argentario, in the south Tuscan coast that tells a lot about traditional vines and old vineyards. A fresh, crunchy and sapid blend that brings with it the sea breeze.
Tasting Notes
"When I drink this blend I'm immediately projected on the Argentario, I can feel sea breeze, soil, sun and perfumes of Maremma wine region. The first impression I have is the zesty aroma, orange and peach flowers, then citrus and acidity from Vermentino, pear, exotic fruits, balance and body from Trebbiano and Ansonica." --Bibi Graetz
Vintage Notes
2019 was a balanced vintage in line with some of the best harvests we had in the last years. Mild and temperate winter followed by a colder than usual spring. The summer season was hot, very dry and stable. These factors allowed us to have very healthy grapes with a nice level of acidity and sugar. The harvest started later than usual and lasted till the late mid of October.
Winemaking Notes
The grapes are hand-picked and fermented in stainless steel tanks, destemmed and soft pressed with dry ice. The fermentation is done at a very low temperature to keep the freshness of the wines and lasts 2 weeks. The blended wines will age 3 months in tanks before being bottled.
Vineyard Notes
Casamatta Bianco is produced from vineyards between Capalbio and Argenatrio, on the southern Tuscan coast.
Technical Info
60% Vermentino, 30% Trebbiano, 10% Ansonico
In Italian, Casamatta translates to "crazy house". This moniker, self-designated by super-Tuscan winemaker, Bibi Graetz, is an homage to his very home-cum-winery-cum-art gallery. This fantastic place serves as home, winery, and art studio complete with kids, farm animals, barrels, grapes, and colorfully painted canvasses. Hence, Casamatta is a place where chaos meets life in a place where love of family, love of winemaking, and love of art all take place. It is here, where Bibi artfully crafts his Casamatta wines.
Tasting Notes
Bright, fruity aromas of lemon zest and green apple. The Vermentino brings clean, fresh acidity with structure; Moscato adds floral notes; and Trebbiano balances and smooths this wine giving way to a medium-bodied mouthfeel.
Winemaking Notes
Fermented dry with no residual sugar and highlighting the aromatics of the Moscato. Aged in stainless steel.
Vineyard Notes
15 year-old vines trained in the Guyot and Spurred Cordon method.
Technical Info
60% Vermentino, 30% Trebbiano, 10% Moscato
Tasting Notes
Bright and fruity with aromas of lemon zest and green apple. The Vermentino lends a clean, fresh acidity with structure; Moscato Bianco adds aromas and flowery notes; and Trebbiano balances and smooths out the wine giving way to a medium-bodied mouthfeel.
Winemaking Notes
Aged in stainless steel.
Vineyard Notes
15 year-old vines trained in the Guyot and Spurred Cordon method.
Technical Info
60% Vermentino, 30% Trebbiano, 10% Moscato
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