Roses sauvages et fraises sauvages, le nez a un parfum et une expression charmants. Lifté et brillant, il possède une si belle délicatesse, un côté crémeux et crayeux provenant des tannins fins avec des éléments brillants et succulents de fraise et de feuille de framboise. On sent aussi le côté savoureux, les épices douces de vanille et les herbes séchées qui contrebalancent le fruit et l'acidité élevée. J'adore la finesse de ce vin, le fruit vif donnant l'énergie et la texture crayeuse donnant les couches. Il semble bien contrôlé, puissant mais livré avec équilibre. Il n'a pas tellement de poids apparent, il est certainement plus éthéré en termes de densité, mais la nuance de la saveur est captivante et la finale est longue et soutenue. Un vin contemplatif qui vous donne envie d'en redemander encore et encore. Élaboré dans les nouvelles installations de la cave de Fiesole. Les raisins ont été récoltés dans les six meilleurs vignobles : Vincigliata, Olmo, Londa, Lamole, Montefili et Siena, chacun étant divisé en parcelles et vendangé jusqu'à huit fois pour obtenir les points de maturation parfaits. Fermentation naturelle et indigène en barriques à toit ouvert (225l) pour les petites parcelles et en fûts de 50hl ou en cuves inox pour les plus grandes. Après 7 à 10 jours de macération, les parcelles sont mises en vieilles barriques et en fûts de 50hl pendant 20 mois. (Décanter, millésime 2020, noté 97/100)
Wild roses and wild strawberries, the nose has a lovely fragrance and expression. Lifted and bright, this has such a beautiful delicacy to it, a creamy, chalkiness comes from the fine tannins with bright, succulent strawberry and raspberry leaf elements. You feel the savoury side too, the sweet vanilla spice and dried herb aspect which counter the fruit and the high acidity. I adore the finesse here, the sharp fruit giving the energy and the chalky texture giving the layers. Feels well controlled, powerful yet delivered with poise. It doesn't have so much overt weight, it's definitely more ethereal in terms of density, but the nuance of flavour is thrillingly captivating and this has a long lifted finish. A contemplative wine that keeps you wanting more and more. Made in new winery facilities in Fiesole. Grapes were picked from the best six vineyards; Vincigliata, Olmo, Londa, Lamole, Montefili and Siena with each divided into parcels and harvested up to eight times to get the perfect ripening points. Natural and indigenous fermentation in open top barriques (225l) for smaller parcels and 50hl cask or stainless steel tanks for larger plots. After 7-10 days of maceration, the parcels are moved into old barriques and 50hl casks for 20 months. (Décanter, millésime 2020, noté 97/100)
Bibi Graetz has long been tinkering with his formula for this wine, and this vintage represents a new chapter. The 2020 Testamatta is a blend of Sangiovese from old and new vines, with a priority on cooler growing conditions (and even a few northern exposures). In the wake of climate change, and in the pursuit of elegance, Bibi is changing his approach. He also has a new vineyard property near Fiesole, and the introduction of these grapes (from a breezy, high-elevation site) are what gives Testamatta its beautiful clarity, sharpness and lifted bouquet. The new Fiesole fruit makes up about 30% to 35% of this wine. The results are vibrant, transparent and fresh both in terms of acidity and aromatic intensity. This is a wine in transformation and a wine to watch. (Guide Parker, millésime 2020, noté 95/100)
