Bibi Graetz : Colore 2010

Rich and bright, with a solid backbone of acidity and tannins forming a matrix supporting the cherry, currant, floral and mineral flavors. Still firm, but vibrant, showing plenty of grip on the long finish. Ideal for tomato-based sauces and grilled meats. Sangiovese, Canaiolo and Colorino. Best from 2018 through 2027. 225 cases made, 40 cases imported.

This was a late harvest and most growers struggled to reach full ripeness. Many, including Graetz, green-harvested severely, and the resulting wines - from healthy grapes - were muscular and intense. This displays a dense and smoky nose, with cherry and blackberry aromas. It's rich, plump and super-concentrated with huge but ripe tannins. Its power and structure mean that it could still benefit from more bottle-age and it should age effortlessly. Long chocolatey finish.

Linear drive to this medium-bodied wine now, offering dark berries, mushrooms and some flowers and spices. Tight and racy. Drink or hold.

(34% Sangiovese, 33% Canaiolo, 33% Colorino) Velvety, dense, full bouquet with blueberry, plum, thyme, cedar, redcurrant jelly and dried fruit. Dense, layered, powerful palate with dark fruit, plenty of fine tannin, a finely muscular, velvety structure, intense spicy aromatics, and a very long, firm finish with lots of lingering flavours. Can improve further. 18/20 drink through 2036