Toscana IGT Casamatta Bianco Isola del Giglio 2024 Bibi Graetz

What kind of wine is it

Casamatta Isola del Giglio by Bibi Graetz is a white wine from the hills of Florence, skillfully blending Vermentino, Trebbiano, and Moscato grapes. Its identity is based on a blend of different vintages, a technique that enhances its aromatic profile and maintains perfect balance. This approach ensures a light and fresh style, characterized by a distinct fruity profile and great drinkability. The addition of slightly more mature wines gives pleasant nuances and offers a dynamic drinking experience without ever weighing down the structure.

Where it comes from

This wine is born in the vineyards of the Fiesolan winery Bibi Graetz, located on the picturesque hills surrounding Florence.

How it is produced

The winemaking process is based on a careful blending of Vermentino, Trebbiano, and Moscato grapes into a single harmonious cuvée. A distinctive stage of production involves skillfully combining wines from different vintages. This choice enhances the aromatic complexity and precisely defines the final taste. The result is a beverage crafted from the natural balance between the fragrance of fruit, lively freshness, and a pleasantly light body.

Tasting notes

In the glass, it reveals a delicate, brilliant straw yellow color, highlighted by subtle golden reflections. The nose offers an intense fruity bouquet, with prominent peach and tropical fruit aromas, delicately intertwined with pleasant floral notes and herbal nuances. On the palate, it displays an agile body and is guided by excellent freshness, making each sip appealing and precise. The finish has good persistence and consistently and cleanly recalls the fruity sensations found on the nose.

Food pairings

Its natural freshness makes it ideal to accompany various fish-based dishes, as it keeps each bite clean and balanced. It pairs very well with light first courses, where the wine's restrained structure respects the flavors of the food and leaves a pleasant sense of harmony. It also shows great versatility paired with vegetable-based dishes and boards of soft cheeses. This breadth of pairing possibilities is guaranteed by the perfect balance between aromatic intensity and delicate taste.

When to serve it

Serve it chilled, preferably as an aperitif, during lunches or dinners focused on fish, or on informal and convivial occasions where freshness, lightness, and fruity aromas are desired. It is particularly suitable with seafood appetizers, delicate first courses, vegetables, soft cheeses, and fish dishes. It is also suited to warm seasons and outdoor moments, thanks to its light body, good freshness, and fruity finish.