Bibi Graetz, a renowned figure in the Tuscan winemaking scene, established his eponymous winery in 2000. Located on the picturesque hill of Fiesole, the winery commands a breathtaking view of Florence. Graetz's winemaking journey is deeply rooted in his family's artistic background, which has profoundly influenced his approach to wine.
His fascination with old vineyards and native Tuscan varietals like Sangiovese, Canaiolo, and Colorino forms the heart of his craft. Graetz's estate boasts one of the largest collections of old vineyards in Tuscany, allowing him to produce wines with remarkable finesse, elegance, and the pure expression of fruit.
The winemaking philosophy at Bibi Graetz Winery is characterized by a deep respect for terroir, evident in their high-altitude vineyards with poor, stony soils, and their commitment to natural viticulture. Their meticulous production process includes spontaneous fermentations and the use of open-top barriques, manual punch-downs, and old barrels, which transform the grapes into vibrant wines, mirroring the life, transparency, and elegance of the Tuscan landscape.
Bibi Graetz's white wines have a special provenance from the Isola del Giglio, where the wisdom of ancient farming and the island's unique terroir contribute to the extraordinary minerality and finesse of the wines. The wind, sun, and sea spray play their parts in shaping the vines, grown in granite and sandy soils, just a stone's throw from the sea.