2019 Bibi Graetz Testamatta Bianco Isola del Giglio

Ansonica - 750ML
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REVIEWS

JS 94 WA 93
JS 94

jamessuckling.com, October 2020

A dense, layered white with tannin tension in the palate, which gives it definition and texture. Plenty of subtle lemon, stone and salty undertones. It’s full and racy with uniqueness that makes it really attractive...
WA 93

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, January 2021

The 2019 Testamatta Bianco is an open-knit and generous expression of Ansonica from various vineyards spread across the yellow granite stone island of Giglio off the Tuscan Coast. This wine is a little flatter compared to...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type
White
Varietal
Ansonica
Country
Italy
Region
Tuscany
Vintage
2019
Size
750ML
Percent alcohol
13.5%
Closure
Cork

The 2019 Bibi Graetz Testamatta Bianco Isola del Giglio is a white wine crafted from the Ansonica varietal, originating from the picturesque island off the Tuscan coast, Italy. Produced by Bibi Graetz, this wine showcases the unique character of its terroir with a distinctive profile.

James Suckling awarded this wine an impressive 94 points, highlighting its "dense, layered" nature with "tannin tension in the palate," which imparts both "definition and texture." He notes the presence of "subtle lemon, stone and salty undertones," describing it as "full and racy" and emphasizing its "uniqueness" that adds to its allure. Suckling recommends that this wine can be enjoyed now or held for further development.

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, with a score of 93 points, describes the 2019 Testamatta Bianco as an "open-knit and generous expression" of Ansonica. The review praises its composition, sourced from vineyards on the "yellow granite stone island of Giglio." The wine is characterized by a slightly flatter profile compared to the Colore Bianco, with flavors of "orchard fruit, melon, crushed pine nut, and rosemary essence." The review highlights the wine's "broad and rich" mouthfeel, which spreads smoothly over the palate, offering "creamy intensity" and "nutty flavors." A distinctive "note of Mediterranean salinity" ties the wine back to its island origins, providing a sense of place.

Overall, the 2019 Bibi Graetz Testamatta Bianco is a vibrant and texturally complex white wine that captures the essence of its coastal Italian origins. With notable reviews from esteemed critics, it stands as a testament to the unique qualities of the Ansonica varietal and the winemaking prowess of Bibi Graetz.