Located in Fiesole, on the hills of Florence, Bibi Graetz is an atypical and free figure of the Italian wine scene. Trained as an artist, he turned to viticulture in the late 1990s, with a fierce desire to reveal the old indigenous vines and forgotten terroirs of Tuscany. Without following conventions, he has managed to impose a vibrant, pure, and recognizable style.

Origins and Philosophy

Born to a Swiss father and a Norwegian mother, Bibi Graetz grew up in an artistic and multicultural environment. His estate is located within the Castello di Vincigliata, a medieval castle overlooking Florence. He relies on a non-interventionist approach, highlighting the freshness, aromatic transparency, and expression of indigenous grape varieties.

Vineyards and Grape Varieties

The grapes come from high-altitude plots (300 to 600 meters) located between Fiesole, Vincigliata, Montefili, and the island of Giglio. The vines, often 50 to 80 years old, are managed without irrigation or aggressive inputs. The main grape varieties are Sangiovese, Colorino, Canaiolo, Trebbiano, and Ansonica (on Giglio).

Vinification and Aging

The vinifications are slow, without selected yeasts, often in open vats, then aged in old barrels or vats, depending on the identity of the wine. Graetz favors infusion on contact, a low extraction, and discreet aging that never erases the signature of the terroir.

Iconic Cuvées

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  Testamatta (red): pure high-altitude Sangiovese, elegant, intense, complex.

  
  
  
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  Colore: blend of old centenary vines, iconic cuvée.

  
  
  
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  Testamatta Bianco: Ansonica from the island of Giglio, saline and vibrant.

  
  
  
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  Soffocone di Vincigliata: Tuscan charm, breadth, and suppleness.

  
  
  
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  Casamatta: entry-level red, white, and rosé, accessible and delicious.

  
  
  

Style and Recognition

Bibi Graetz is considered one of the most creative and unique producers in Italy, praised by international critics for his artistic sense and respect for terroirs. His wines are marked by verticality, tension, finesse, and a freedom of inspiration rare in Tuscany.