Bibi Graetz Colore Bianco 2022

97 POINTS

James Suckling

Intense aromas of lime skin and other citrus fruit. Some apricot, too. Crushed stone. Sea breeze and crushed sea salt. Full-bodied with a firm and intense texture that is so long and flavorful. It goes on for minutes. Nice bitter notes from the dried lemon and apricot. Botanicals. Light chewiness adds to the complexity.

94 POINTS

James Button - Decanter

Colore Bianco is an old-vine expression of Ansonica from south-facing vines on sandy, granitic soils in the southwest of the island of Giglio, where terraced slopes rise up from sea level to – in this case – 300m. Although vinified in exactly the same way as Testamatta, Colore is more voluptuous, and deeper and earthier in expression. Apricot skin, banana and passion fruit aromas introduce a richly textured, pithy white that's sapid and vibrant. Peach, green fruits and wild herbs accompany a stony, fresh finish. Around 2,500 bottles produced.

93 POINTS

Monica Larner - Robert Parker Wine Advocate

The lovely Bibi Graetz 2022 Colore Bianco is an aspirational wine for sure (just look at its price tag) that seeks to send a specific message about a little-known and very precious wine territory. Ansonica grapes come from the island of Giglio off the Tuscan Coast, and although this little paradise is steadily growing in interest, it only counts a handful of wine producers (nine in total) who operate there. Bibi Graetz is totally in love with Giglio Island and has been purchasing abandoned vineyards on handmade terraces whenever possible. Some of his sites are drop-dead gorgeous, with infinite views of the sea. The 2022 vintage is the third year in a row of consistent summer heat, but the island microclimate benefits from breezes that keep things from heating up too much. In fact, temperatures here remain quite stable which helps because there is very little rainfall. This wine has a direct and vertical character (compared to Testamatta) with pretty richness. This wine also sees more oak (and no stainless steel), making it the bigger wine, structurally speaking. It offers tropical tones of papaya, gooseberry and green melon with salted caramel and spicy saffron. The vintage needs a lick more freshness. Production is a mere 2,400 bottles.