Bibi Graetz's flagship Supertuscan: 100% old-vine Sangiovese from six Tuscan plots including Lamole, Vincigliata and Montefili on galestro soils. Spontaneous indigenous-yeast fermentation, two years in French barrique. Cherry, Virginia tobacco and le
Drinker consensus across 12,490 Vivino ratings and critic notes from James Suckling and Wine Enthusiast, built around cherry, Virginia tobacco and the barrique signature of Testamatta.
Bibi Graetz's old-vine Sangiovese opens on bright cherry and black cherry, the dominant note across Vivino's 2,610-review taste profile, framed by Virginia tobacco, leather and sweet cloves. The barrique signature shows as cedar and vanilla, with James Suckling flagging orange zest and orange blossom on the 2021. A violet and dried-flower lift sits above the fruit.
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VanillaSpontaneous indigenous-yeast fermentation and two years in French barrique give a complex, harmonious palate: a starburst of cherry and strawberry over an undertone of fresh galestro soil, as Wine Enthusiast described the 2021. Tannins are silky and defined rather than heavy, the galestro of the Fiesole, Lamole and Montefili plots carrying lively acidity and a citrus-fresh cut.
Long and aromatic, closing on the persistent blood-orange and tobacco note Italian merchants single out, with leather and a hint of spice carrying through.
Bibi Graetz's flagship Supertuscan and a benchmark for pure Tuscan Sangiovese, scoring 98 at James Suckling and 99 at Decanter for the 2021 and a 4.2 average across 12,490 Vivino ratings. Drinkers consistently praise its plush fruit and barrique polish; it rewards a few years in the cellar.
Live UK listings for the 2018, 2020, 2021 and 2022 Testamatta, typically from 52 to 85 GBP per bottle. Prices and stock are tracked from retailer pages.
How this pure-Sangiovese Supertuscan scores for food, value, cellaring and occasion against the wider Italian range.
Bright Sangiovese acidity and fine barrique tannins make Testamatta a benchmark match for Bistecca alla Fiorentina, braised beef and aged pecorino.
Bibi Graetz's flagship Supertuscan with James Suckling 98 and Decanter 99 for the 2021 is a true special-occasion Tuscan red.
Two years in French barrique, 13.5-14% ABV and firm Sangiovese tannin give genuine ageing potential, with drink windows running to 2038 for the strongest vintages.
At a lowest live price around 52 GBP it is fairly priced for a mid-90s-scoring Supertuscan, though a stretch against everyday Toscana IGT (no category p50 computed for Toscana IGT at audit time).
Scoring is rule-based and deterministic. The model and weightings are documented in our editorial methodology.
A compact view of what the Toscana denomination actually requires, and how this bottle sits inside it. Pulled from the official Italian disciplinare.
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How each release of Bibi Graetz's flagship Sangiovese drinks, from the cellar-worthy 2018 and the standout 2021 to the riper, current-release 2022.
A hot, dry 2022 produced a ripe, approachable Testamatta, bottled at a moderate 13% from the old-vine Sangiovese. The current release, already showing well, with mid-term cellaring upside.
The standout recent vintage: James Suckling 98, Decanter 99 and Wine Enthusiast 95 for the 2021 Testamatta. A structured, age-worthy year with silky tannins and lively acid that reward several years in the cellar.
A warm, even 2020 in Tuscany brought ripe Sangiovese fruit to the six Testamatta plots. Generous cherry and plum over Bibi Graetz's barrique signature, drinking well now with a decade in reserve.
A cooler, classic Tuscan season that gave Testamatta freshness and lift. Vivino drinkers rate the 2018 the highest recent year at 4.3 from over 2,200 ratings, with firm but fine tannins built for the cellar.
Drink-now / hold guidance reflects general style cues for this wine, not a forecast for a specific bottle. Where vintage-level editorial notes exist, they appear above.
Old-vine fruit from six Tuscan plots, hand-harvested and parcel-vinified, with two years in French barrique and consistent mid-90s critic scores behind the price.
Italian wine law sorts bottles into a pyramid. DOCG sits at the top: tightly drawn boundaries, prescribed grapes, mandatory ageing, government tasting before release. DOC is the same idea with looser thresholds. IGT (Indicazione Geografica Tipica) is broader still, requiring only that 85% of the grapes come from the named territory.
Toscana is in the IGT tier. That is not a quality verdict, it is a description of how much freedom the producer has at vinification and ageing.
Toscana falls within Tuscany , covering Tuscany.
Bibi Graetz draws Testamatta from old vines at Lamole (600m), Montefili (400m), Vincigliata (280m) and three other sites, each parcel picked and vinified separately, which raises grape and labour cost well above a single-vineyard Toscana IGT.
Ageing for around two years in French barrique, a portion new each year, ties up cellar space and adds barrel cost that feeds into the 52 GBP-plus shelf price.
Fermenting with wild yeasts in open barriques with punch-downs done by hand is slower and riskier than tank fermentation with selected yeasts, a hands-on choice that lifts production cost.
Consistent mid-90s scores, including James Suckling 98 and Decanter 99 for the 2021, and a 4.2 Vivino average over 12,490 ratings, support a premium position against everyday Tuscan reds.
As a Toscana IGT rather than a DOCG, Testamatta carries no minimum-ageing or release-tasting rules, so the price reflects the producer's own choices rather than mandated cellar time.
UK excise duty on still wine up to 15% ABV is 2.67 GBP per bottle at 2026 rates, and 20% VAT applies on top, together accounting for several pounds of a 52 GBP bottle before retailer margin.
Dishes that complement this wine
From Bistecca alla Fiorentina to braised beef and aged pecorino, the structural reasons Testamatta's acidity and fine tannin work with rich Tuscan food.
Testamatta's bright Sangiovese acidity and silky, defined tannins cut through the fat and char of a rare Tuscan T-bone. This is the classic regional match: an old-vine Florentine Sangiovese beside the beef of its home hills.
Try with: Fiorentina steak · Brasato al Barolo · Tagliata di manzo · Peposo · More pairings →
The fine-grained tannins from two years in French barrique soften against gelatinous braises, while the cherry and tobacco fruit lifts rich, reduced sauces. Sangiovese savour matches the marrow and depth of long-cooked Tuscan dishes.
Try with: Brasato al Barolo · Ossobuco alla Milanese · Peposo · Stracotto · More pairings →
Testamatta's medium-full body and leather-and-spice complexity stand up to the gaminess of lamb and wild boar. The wine's acidity keeps a rich pappardelle ragu fresh rather than heavy.
Try with: Agnello Ragu Lucano · Pappardelle al cinghiale · Roast lamb · Wild boar stew · More pairings →
The savoury, earthy edge and firm acidity of this Sangiovese balance the salt and fat of mature pecorino and cured meats. Tannin and cherry fruit refresh the palate between bites of a Tuscan tagliere.
Try with: Pecorino sardo e pan carasau · Finocchiona · Prosciutto Toscano · Aged pecorino · More pairings →
Earthy leather and dried-flower aromatics bridge to roast bird with rosemary and to mushroom dishes, echoing the wine's tertiary notes. Vivino drinkers list poultry among the wine's natural matches.
Try with: Pollo arrosto · Faraona · Tagliatelle ai funghi porcini · Roast guinea fowl · More pairings →
The barrique oak, leather and 14% alcohol overpower chilli-led and sweet-sour dishes, where the heat amplifies the tannin and turns the wine bitter. Delicate white fish and sushi are flattened by its structure; reach for a Tuscan Vermentino instead.
Skip with: Vindaloo · Sweet-and-sour pork · Sushi · Pad thai · Oysters · Pairing guide →
The strongest vintages, led by a 2021 that scored 98 at James Suckling and 99 at Decanter, will drink well for a decade or more from the old-vine Sangiovese.
Peak around 2029. Best in the years above; holds without falling over either side.
A short splash decant softens the first-pour edge and opens the aromatics.
Two years in French barrique, 13.5-14% ABV and firm Sangiovese tannin give genuine ageing potential, with drink windows running to 2038 for the strongest vintages.
£52.00 is the lowest tracked offer for the current vintage and we have no signal of further discounting.
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Confidence · HighDrawn from what drinkers consistently report on Vivino and Wine-Searcher, summarised in our own words. A crowd read across many tasters, not a single critic.
Confidence · MediumFrom the official Italian disciplinare for this denomination, cross-checked against the Ministry of Agriculture register.
Confidence · HighOur reading of the price, drawn from the disciplinare, public UK duty rates, and typical landed-cost benchmarks. Not a quote from the producer or a retailer.
Confidence · MediumStyle guidance for this kind of wine at this price point. Treat it as advice, not a forecast for the bottle in your hand.
Confidence · MediumTestamatta is 100% Sangiovese. Bibi Graetz makes it from old-vine fruit across six Tuscan plots, including Lamole, Vincigliata and Montefili, on galestro soils, as a pure-Sangiovese Toscana IGT Supertuscan rather than a blend.
The Sangiovese ferments spontaneously with indigenous yeasts in open barriques, with manual punch-downs by hand. It then ages for around two years in French oak barrique, a small proportion new, before bottling at the estate near Fiesole.
It leads with cherry and black cherry over Virginia tobacco, leather and sweet spice, with a barrique frame of cedar and vanilla. The palate is complex and harmonious, with silky tannins, lively acidity and a long blood-orange and tobacco finish.
Pair it with Bistecca alla Fiorentina, braised beef and veal such as Ossobuco, lamb or wild boar ragu, and aged pecorino. Its Sangiovese acidity and fine tannin cut through fat and char. Avoid chilli-led dishes and delicate fish, which clash with its oak and structure.
Yes. The strongest vintages, led by a 2021 that earned 98 from James Suckling and 99 from Decanter, will drink well for a decade or more. Recent releases reward three to five years in the cellar, with peak drinking around 2027 to 2030.
In the UK it typically sells from around 52 to 85 GBP per 750ml bottle depending on vintage and retailer. It sits in premium Supertuscan territory, in line with its mid-90s critic scores and a 4.2 average across more than 12,000 Vivino ratings.
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