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Bibi Graetz Colore 2018

Wie schon beim Testamatta stammen die Trauben von Reben in einem Alter von 80 bis 135 Jahren, was sicherlich besonders ist. Diese Basis schafft einen Wein, der nicht nur sehr konzentriert und kraftvoll, sondern gleichermaßen homogen, rund und elegant ist. Diese Balance zu kreieren erstaunt doch sehr. Nachdem Einschenken ins Glas (wir hatten den Wein 2 Stunden vorher dekantiert) ein intensives Aroma von Kirschen und Himbeeren in der Nase. Gefolgt von Kräuternoten und dem Duft einer Blumenwiese. Durch eine deutliche Säure entsteht ein frisches und subtiles Bouquet. Am Gaumen zeigt sich der Bibi Grätz Colore 2018 komplex und kraftvoll mit feiner Raffinesse. Im Finish konzentriertes Lakritz und sogar etwas Tabak. Sichern Sie sich ein paar Flaschen von den nur 9000 produzierten Exemplaren dieses wunderbaren Weins. Der Wein wird durch ein paar weitere Jahre Flaschenreife sicher noch an Trinkfreude zunehmen. So ist es auch nicht verwunderlich, dass unter anderem James Suckling 99 von 100 Punkten, Robert Parker und das Decanter Magazin je 97 von 100 möglichen Punkten vergeben

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Bibi Graetz Colore 2019

“Old-vine magic”- The American wine critic James Suckling waxes lyrical when he writes about the 2019 Bibi Graetz Colore. And Suckling, who awards 99 points (!) for this single-varietal Sangiovese from Tuscany, is not alone in his rhapsodizing. Ninety-six points in Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, 98 points in Falstaff: Italian winemaking has indisputably reached a pinnacle with the Bibi Graetz Colore 2019. The red wine's bouquet seduces you with its fascinating complexity and intensity: notes of blackberries, raspberries, cherries, cassis, and dried rose petals, complemented by nuances of coriander and balsamic herbs. On the palate, the ruby Sangiovese is full-bodied and compact, with silky-soft tannins that could not be more harmoniously integrated. It has an impressive structure and length. Suckling writes, “So fine, yet so powerful. This is an incredible combination of fruit and structure. Old-vine magic. Old-vine magic.”Bibi Graetz himself writes, “Monumental, there is no better word to describe this vintage. Roundness in every single aspect of the wine: elegance, freshness and great acidity that gives very fine layers surprisingly detectable on the nose and at the first sip.”The effort behind this creation was extraordinary: the grapes came from three sites in Tuscany (Lamole, Vincigliata and Siena) with vines from the 1970s, ‘80s and ‘90s. The individual sites were harvested up to eight times in order to harvest grapes with the perfect degree of ripeness. This was followed by a further sorting of the grapes in the winery. The wines of the individual growing areas were vinified separately. The precise composition of the blend was decided only after the Sangiovese creations from the individual sites had matured in barriques for 20 months. Only the best barrels of the entire production were included in the Colore.Bibi Graetz is celebrating his 20th anniversary as a winemaker with the Colore 2019, and the design of the bottle is accordingly distinctive. This Sangiovese is one of the outstanding highlights bearing witness to the creative power of Bibi Gräetz. Happy are those who can call a bottle their own. Suckling’s recommendation: “Drink after 2026.”

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Bibi Graetz Colore 2020

"You'll want to drink it now, and you probably should because it's so seductive." When US wine critics write about the Bibi Graetz Colore 2020, you can literally feel their enthusiasm, which they also express with 98 points for this Super Tuscan. Bibi Graetz himself is not stingy with superlatives: "I think that this year we have made the best Colore we have ever produced."The pure Sangiovese from Tuscany comes from ancient vines whose grapes have an unmistakable aromatic depth. Monica Larner awarded the world-class Italian red wine 96 points in Robert Parker's Wine Advocate. "The Bibi Graetz 2020 Colore is a pure expression of Sangiovese, sourced entirely from old vines meticulously selected in different parts of Tuscany." The majority of the fruit comes from an elevated and cool site in Lamole or from 70-year-old vines in Bagno a Ripoli and Vincigliata near Fiesole. "A small percentage of old vines in Olmo is also used. Bibi has a preference for old vines, and you can taste the beautiful depth and complexity that comes through in the Colore."The bouquet of the Colore 2020 is phenomenally complex. Where to begin, where to end? Beguiling notes of cherries and ripe strawberries characterize the bouquet, harmonizing wonderfully with notes of cedar wood, dried herbs, liquorice and mint. There is also a wonderful hint of vanilla.On the palate, this Super Tuscan is dry, velvety soft, full-bodied, wonderfully fruity and at the same time light and dancing. "A wine with a perfect and lively tension, in which the power of the vintage dances harmoniously with the elegance of our vines," writes Bibi Graetz. Monica Larner judges that the mineral aromas and the light, clear acidity make the Colore an exceptional wine. Suckling: "Full-bodied, but not exaggerated, with tannins that are polished and show themselves over the entire length of the wine. It is dense, but has all the characteristics of a great wine." The finish of the Bibi Graetz Colore 2020 lingers for an almost unreal length of time.The Sangiovese grapes were harvested up to eight times in each vineyard. This means that only grapes with the perfect degree of ripeness are used for the Colore. The wines from the individual vineyards matured separately in oak for almost 20 months before the team decided on the final blend. The best Colore ever? Lucky for those who can form their own opinion.

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Bibi Graetz Testamatta Rosso Toscana 2018

Auch beim Testamatta 2018 kommen die Trauben aus diesen Weinbergen, die biologisch bewirtschaftet werden. Das gibt dem Wein seinen unverwechselbaren Stil. In der Nase duftet der Rotwein markant nach Brombeere, Blaubeere, Trüffeln und weißem Pfeffer. Der aus 100% Sangiovese hergestellte Testamatta 2018 zeigt sich frisch, fruchtig und wunderbar elegant. Am Gaumen mit leichten mineralischen und erdigen Noten, begleitet von präsenten seidigen Tanninen. Ausgesprochen intensiv und mit viel Finesse bis zum Finale.Passt sehr gut zu Rinderbraten oder Pasta. Öffnen Sie den Wein 2 Stunden vor dem Genießen.Der Testamatta 2018 von Bibi Grätz ist vielfach prämiert: Decanter vergibt die Höchstpunktzahl von 100 und auch James Suckling ist mit 97 von 100 Punkten nicht weit entfernt.

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Bibi Graetz Testamatta Rosso Toscana 2019

Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate awards 94 points and high praise to the Bibi Graetz Testamatta Rosso Toscana 2019 as “a pure expression of Sangiovese” in its accolade to this fantastic Tuscan red wine, which is also celebrated by other wine critics around the globe. James Suckling awards it 97 points, followed by Falstaff with 95. Connoisseurs can look forward to a fascinatingly complex and intense bouquet. Suckling writes of a “very attractive combination of dried fruit and spices with black cherries and plums. Aromas of flowers and sandalwood, too.” The Wine Advocate detects “perfumed blue flower, candied orange peel, wet earth and plummy black fruit.” On the palate, the Bibi Graetz Testamatta Rosso Toscana 2019 is full-bodied, simultaneously powerful and elegant. The velvety tannins are wonderfully integrated and intertwined with the intense fruit, resulting in an exceptional taste experience. Moreover, according to the Wine Advocate, “a strong chalky mineral signature” characterises the looong finish. Bibi Graetz himself wrote, “Elegance, that is the word that describes Testamatta 2019,” adding that “Testamatta 2019 is perfectly balanced with deep layers that show incredible complexity."The grapes for the single-varietal Sangiovese come from the five best vineyards of the Testamatta estate in Tuscany: Vincigliata, Londa, Lamole, Montefili and Siena. The vines are up to 80 years old. The staff involved in producing the Bibi Graetz Testamatta undertake up to eight (!) harvesting phases. Only grapes of optimal ripeness are used in this shimmering, deep ruby red wine. The wines from the individual vineyards were aged in oak casks for 20 months. Graetz wrote, “The 20th anniversary of Testamatta is a real milestone, the pinnacle of quality that I have been looking for in my Sangiovese since the first vintage in 2000.” Those who open a bottle of the Testamatta 2019 are fortunate to be able to share in it.

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Bibi Graetz Testamatta Rosso Toscana 2020

The Bibi Graetz Testamatta Rosso 2020 is an outstanding red wine from Tuscany. You don't really need to say much more when you hear the name Bibi Graetz in the wine world. You can simply rely on getting a super Tuscan that makes international wine critics rave about it. It's no different with this single-varietal Sangiovese from the 2020 vintage. Nevertheless, let's take a closer look - so that the anticipation grows.Incidentally, Testamatta means something like "muddlehead". There seems to be a lot of irony in this name, because you can hardly create a wine in a more planned and meticulous way than the team around Bibi Graetz in the small town of Fiesole (in the north-east of Florence) does.Graetz himself shows no false modesty with his Testamatta Rosso 2020: "This is the highest level of perfection ever achieved," he writes. He particularly emphasizes the strawberry notes and vanilla aroma, as well as an incredible freshness.James Suckling awarded the wine 94 points and described the bouquet as follows: "Beautiful, fresh aromas of sour cherries, orange peel and lemon shrub." Notes of plum and freshly cut liquorice also enrich the complex bouquet.On the palate, the Bibi Graetz Testamatta Rosso 2020 is dry, highly aromatic and wonderfully fresh. Graetz attributes the freshness to the new vineyards in Olmo, where the grapes ripen on a "magical terroir" at an altitude of 420 meters. Monica Larner, who awards 95 points in Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, confirms this: "The introduction of these grapes (from an airy, high-altitude site) gives Testamatta its beautiful clarity, sharpness and sublime bouquet. The new Fiesole fruit makes up around 30 to 35% of this wine. The results are lively, transparent and fresh both in terms of acidity and aromatic intensity."Suckling finds these words for the palate: "Medium-bodied with firm, racy acidity and ultra-fine tannins that give the wine clarity and energy. It definitely follows the new wave of crisp, lively Sangiovese creations from Tuscany that emphasize drinkability and transparency. Lighter than past vintages."The grapes for the Italian red wine come from six different vineyards: Vincigliata, Olmo, Londa, Lamole, Montefili and Siena. The grapes were meticulously harvested eight times in the individual vineyards. The various components were matured in oak for 20 months.The result is the outstanding Testamatta Rosso 2020. No "muddlehead", but a lucky child who gets to enjoy a bottle of this Super Tuscan.

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Binigrau Obac 2023

Der Binigrau Obac stammt von der spanischen Insel Mallorca und verkörpert die Essenz der mediterranen Insel und das Engagement des Weinguts Binigrau für höchste Qualität. Im Glas präsentiert sich der Binigrau Obac in einem tiefen Rubinrot mit eleganten Granatfarbtönen. Die Nase verströmt einen verlockenden Duft von dunklen Beeren und einem Hauch von mediterranen Kräutern und Gewürzen. Die sorgfältig ausgewählten Trauben, darunter lokale Sorten wie Mantonegro und Callet werden mit größter Sorgfalt vinifiziert und reifen anschließend für 14 Monate in französischen Eichenfässern. Am Gaumen begeistert der Binigrau Obac mit einer beeindruckenden Fülle und Tiefe. Es stechen die Geschmacksnoten von Gewürzen und Trockenfrüchten hervor, Fenchel und Lakritze sind gut wahrnehmbar. Ergänzt um reifen Fruchtgeschmack endet dieser Rotwein in einem harmonischen Abgang mit feinen Vanillenoten. Der Binigrau Obac kann sowohl solo als auch als Essensbegleiter fungieren. Er passt sehr gut zu gegrilltem Fleisch und herzhaften Eintöpfen bis hin zu würzigen Tapas und reifem Käse.

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Biscardo Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG 2021

This top wine from Veneto has an intense, garnet red color. The grape varieties Corvina, Rondinella and Molinara, which are characteristic of the region, give the wine its unique taste. Intense and persistent cherry aromas on the nose. On the palate, it is velvety, slightly bitter and reminiscent of cherry and bitter almonds. Incidentally, the Italian "amaro" means bitter. The grapes ripen on the hills of the small villages around Verona at an altitude of 150 to 400 meters above sea level. They are harvested by hand, usually at dawn or in the evening. This prevents the harvested grapes from being exposed to excessive heat and losing freshness.The quality of the grape skin is particularly important for Amarone, as it determines the tannins, color and flavor intensity. Incidentally, legend has it that a cellar worker in the 1930s actually wanted to create Recioto, but forgot the wine in the barrels. Fermentation continued and the sugar was converted into alcohol - which also explains the bitterness.Mabi's Amarone della Valpolicella Classico is an excellent accompaniment to red meat and game.

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Bishop's Leap Pinot Noir 2023

The Pinot Noir has a light carmine red color in the glass. The nose reveals typical Pinot Noir aromas of cherry, red berries and notes of tasty mushrooms. On the palate, this red wine from New Zealand has a light to medium body, it is an "easy drinking" Pinot Noir with a soft, round taste, well-balanced acidity and long-lasting aromas. Black cherries and currants dominate the taste, supported by a hint of plums and forest floor.The grapes for this wine come from a selection of different sites in Marlborough. The grapes were harvested at optimum ripeness and only selected yeast strains were used for fermentation. The wine was gently pressed and transferred to a mix of stainless steel and French oak for malolactic fermentation and maturation.Enjoy Bishop's Leap with red meat, pasta dishes or grilled tuna.

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Bodegas Burgo Viejo Palacio de Primavera Reserva Rioja DOC 2015

Die Trauben für den Palacio de Primavera Reserva stammen von weingutseigenen Rebanlagen in der Gemeinde Alfaro. Dort herrscht ein kontinentales Klima mit mediterranen Einflüssen. Die 45 Jahre alten Reben werden von Winzer Gorka Etxebarria mit besonderer Behutsamkeit gepflegt. So kann dieser wunderbare Wein entstehen. Er verwendet für die Reifung des Rotweins sowohl französische als auch amerikanische Eichenfässer.Schon die Farbe ist ausdrucksstark, ein tiefes Rubinrot mit wunderschönen glänzenden Reflexen. In der Nase finden sich rauchige Noten, gepaart mit Noten von Gewürzen und Kräutern. Dazu kommen Aromen von Pflaumenmarmelade und ein Hauch von Zedernholz und Schokolade. Am Gaumen ist der Palacio de Primavera Reserva rund und voll, mit einer herrlichen Frische und Sanftheit. Der intensive und langanhaltende Geschmack wird eingerahmt von reifen Tanninen und hochwertiger Eiche. Burgo Viejo Palacio de Primavera Reserva ist ein Rioja mit einem unglaublichen Preis- Leistungsverhältnis. Nicht nur die Tatsache, dass der Wein bei den Decanter World Wine Awards 2019 mit einer Platinmedaille und mit außergewöhnlichen 97 Punkten ausgezeichnet wurde, auch der Rest der Fachpresse reagiert überschwänglich auf diesen Wein.

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Bodegas LAN Reserva 2018

Der Bodegas LAN Reserva besitzt eine kirschrote Farbe im Glas. Das Bouquet wird von kräftigen, roten Früchten und Mandelblüten dominiert. Am Gaumen ist der spanische Rotwein elegant ausgewogen und harmonisch. Der Abgang ist intensiv und gut strukturiert.Der Reserva besteht aus Tempranillo und Mazuela. Er reifte 12 Monate in Amerikanischen Eichenfässern und danach noch einmal 2 Jahre in der Flasche.Genießen Sie diesen genussvollen Wein zu gewürzten Speisen, Hülsenfrüchte und reifen Käse.

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Bodegas Mas Alta Artigas Priorat DOCa 2021

Zwischen 50 und 120 Jahre alt ist ein Großteil der Rebstöcke der Bodegas Mas Alta. Die Erträge sind dadurch geringer, dafür ist das Produkt Jahr für Jahr herausragender. Der Bodegas Mas Alta Artigas Priorat ist dafür ein wunderbares Beispiel. Ein Rotwein aus dem Priorat, der die internationale Weinkritik schon lange in seinen Bann gezogen hat.Dieser Jahrgang ist eine Assemblage aus 80 Prozent Grenache Noir sowie 10 Prozent Carignan und 10 Prozent Cabernet Sauvignon. Das Bouquet dieses spanischen Rotweins duftet herrlich anregend fruchtig, mit Noten von Kirschen, Himbeeren und Brombeeren. Hinzu kommen süßliche Nuancen, die den Duftstrauß abrunden, etwa von Kakao, Granatapfel und Backpflaume.16 Monate reifte dieser Blend aus dem Nordwesten Spaniens im Eichenfass. Der Grenache Noir reifte dabei in Fässern dritter Füllung, die Anteile von Carignan und Cabernet Sauvignon in neueren Fässern.Genießen Sie den Bodegas Mas Alta Artigas bei einer Trinktemperatur von 16 bis 18 Grad. Der Spitzen-Rotwein aus dem Priorat ist ein idealer Begleiter von Rinderfilet oder von Lammkoteletts. Auch zu Wildgerichten eine sehr gute Wahl.

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