Bibi Graetz Casamatta Rosso

Toscana IGT, Tuscany

Like most of Bibi Graetz wines, the name is very evocative. "Casa-Matta", the "Crazy-House", Casamatta Rosso reflects the freshness transparency and strength of the red fruit of Sangiovese variety. Entirely vinified in steel in order to preserve its vibrant and playful character.

Tasting Notes

This red is my favorite whenever I want a glass of wine. It is a pure transparent Sangiovese with plenty cherry and raspberry, nice acidity which helps with food and a round medium body with low tannins and a vibrant and surprising aftertaste.

2020 was an unusually warm and dry vintage. Winter was mild followed by a sunny spring with some sporadic rainy day. The beginning of flowering was recorded around June, 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. The harvest started later than usual and lasted till the late mid of October.

The fermentation is conducted in stainless steel tanks in order to maintain the style of the wine and it lasts for no more than a week with no maceration at the end of the process. The different vineyards are blended and age for 6 months in stainless steel tanks before the final bottling.

100% Sangiovese

Casamatta grapes are sourced from the youngest vineyards, from the north of Florence to the south towards Siena.

Like most of Bibi Graetz wines, the name is very evocative.  "Casa-Matta", the "Crazy-House", Casamatta Rosso reflects the freshness transparency and strength of the red fruit of Sangiovese variety.  Entirely vinified in steel in order to preserve its vibrant and playful character.

Tasting Notes

"This red is my favorite whenever I want a glass of wine.  It is a pure, transparent Sangiovese with plenty of cherry and raspberry, nice acidity which helps with food and a round medium body with low tannins and a vibrant and surprising aftertaste." --Bibi Graetz

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 with temperatures below seasonal averages.  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.

The fermentation is conducted in stainless steel tanks to maintain the style of the wine, and it last for no more than a week without maceration at the end of the process.  The different vineyards are blended and aged 6 months in stainless steel tanks before the final bottling.

100% Sangiovese

Casamatta grapes are sourced from the youngest vineyards, from the north of Florence to the south towards Siena.

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

A Sangiovese with lots of cherry and raspberry, a nice acidity which helps with food and a round medium body with low tannins and vibrant back palate.

2018 had been a very balanced vintage characterized by a cold winter and a temperate spring.  The vines had a full vegetative development before summer, due to the generous rains.  During the summer season the sunlight exposure was balanced and uniform.  The harvesting started by the end of September and lasted till mid of October.

Casamatta grapes are sourced from the youngest vineyards, from the north of Florence down south towards Siena.  The fermentation is conducted in stainless steel tanks to maintain the style of the wine, and it last for no more than a week without maceration at the end of the process.  The different vineyards are blended and aged 6 months in stainless steel tanks before the final bottling.

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

Spice, plum, and smoke characteristics with a medium to full body and fresh finish.

While the literal translation of Casamatta is "crazy house", the wines in this line, produced by artistic winemaker, Bibi Graetz, are certainly far from crazy. In fact, they are approachable and ready-to-drink now. Casamatta is the place where chaos meets fun, love, and creativity and is the place where Bibi lives and pursues his passion for creating these wines including this full-bodied yet easy-to-drink Toscana Rosso.

Tasting Notes

Spice, plum, and smoke characteristics with a medium to full body and fresh finish.

100% Sangiovese

15 year-old vines trained in the Guyot and Spurred Cordon methods.

  • 90

    points

    James Suckling, June 2019

    "A dense yet fresh red with cherry, tile and wet-earth character. Dusty tannins. Medium to full body. Lightly chewy. Juicy finish. Drink now."

    Close Review

    Read Full Review

TRADE & MEDIA ASSETS /////////////////

2020 Bibi Graetz Casamatta Rosso – Vintage Notes

Bibi Graetz Logo

2016 Bibi Graetz Casamatta Rosso-Sell Sheet

Bibi Graetz Casamatta Rosso – Label

2019 Bibi Graetz Casamatta Rosso-Vintage Notes

2018 Bibi Graetz Casamatta Rosso-JS90-Sell Sheet

2016 Bibi Graetz Casamatta Rosso-Vintage Notes

2015 Bibi Graetz Casamatta Rosso-Label

2016 Bibi Graetz Casamatta Rosso-Label

2018 Bibi Graetz Casamatta Rosso-Label

2018 Bibi Graetz Casamatta Rosso-Vintage Notes

2015 Bibi Graetz Casamatta Rosso-Vintage Notes

Bibi Graetz Casamatta Rosso – Bottle