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Winemaker Bibi Graetz rebelled against both the Super Tuscans and the traditionalists. Starting his career in art rather than viticulture, in just two decades, he has risen to become one of Tuscany’s most ingenious cult winemakers. Regardless of the popular super -Tuscan trend for using international varieties, Bibi was determined to use only indigenous varieties. But, adamant that the grapes would be the best he could find in Montepulciano, if that meant that they lay outside the classically ‘great’ viticultural areas of Chianti Classico, then so be it. Bibi favours old vines and with some that reach up to 80 years old, it means every choice in the vineyard matters. The team has taken steps to become pioneers of sustainability and organics, mastering the art of extracting highly concentrated fruit from low yielding plants. This allows them to tread lightly in the vineyard, using only indigenous yeasts and free-run juice to produce beautifully balanced wines.
Casamatta Bianco, Vermentino, Trebbiano, Ansonico
£15.58
Scopeto Bianco, Vermentino
£19.47
Casamatta Rosso, Sangiovese
£15.58
Grilli Rosso, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
£14.80
Soffocone Rosso, Sangiovese
£28.24
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