2022 Soffocone di Vincigliata, Bibi Graetz, Tuscany, Italy

Soffocone is a very special wine from the Bibi Graetz stable: an ode to Sangiovese, and the single vineyard it hails from. The vineyard – named Vincigliata – is surrounded by a forest, with 70-year-old vines, rich Galestro soils, and a south/south-westerly exposure. Each of these components plays an integral factor in bringing forth the gleaming elegance we see in the final wine.

The palate swells with sweet red cherry, vibrant pomegranate, blood orange, and an earthy complexity. There are notes of sweet spice and vanilla too, thanks to the 18 months this spent in old, 30hl wooden casks. This has all the joy and playful energy of Bibi’s Casamatta range, but with a more serious edge, and the promise of great cellaring.

Drink 2024 - 2036+

Charlie Leech, Buying Assistant, Berry Bros. & Rudd