The heart of the old vines for Colore (50% or more in most vintages) come from the highest village in Chianti, Lamole, up at 600m, and it’s this location, combined with Bibi Graetz’s intuitive, handsoff winemaking style, that make this wine so distinctive, and so unlike many other Super Tuscans. Jewel-like is how I always describe this particular bottle, hoping to convey its translucent ruby colour, and its fragrant, delicate and juicy depiction of freshly cut herbs, soft spices, red berry fruits studded with mandarin, grapefruit, slate, lemongrass and fresh tobacco leaf. From a 58ha estate, Colore comes from the oldest vineyards of Sangiovese that range up to 135 years old. ~100 Jane Anson - Inside Bordeaux
Intense aromas of purple fruits such as raspberry, spice, lead pencil and granite. Perfumed flowers as well. Full-bodied, tight with poised tannins that show transparency and focus. Crunchy and very long. Better after 2028 when it opens and integrates beautifully. ~ 99 James Suckling
~ 99 The Wine Independent
~99 The Wine Palate
Seductive and layered, the 2021 Colore is also entirely Sangiovese, coming from 100-year-old vines. It pours a rich magenta/ruby hue and reveals pure and luxurious aromas of black cherry liqueur, fresh lavender, polished leather, cedar, and sweet sage. Medium to full-bodied, it’s chiseled and well-defined, with refined, plush tannins, harmonious depth, and an extraordinarily long finish that slowly tapers. This is a stunning wine from Bibi Graetz that will only improve with proper cellar time. ~ 98 Jeb Dunnuck
From one of my personal favorite vintages comes the Bibi Graetz 2021 Colore. This Sangiovese-based wine offers vertical intensity, energy and remarkable freshness. It also shows a polished quality to the palate that translates into a long, finely tuned finish. There is plenty of berry fruit and balance, yet the wine shows enough structure to pair with roast duck breast or guinea fowl. ~ 97 Rober Parker's Wine Advocate
The totally stunning 2021 ‘Colore’ utilizes Sangiovese vines that are more than 70 years old and is mostly sourced from a cooler, high elevation site located in Lamole. Utterly fabulous after two hours in the decanter, this yields dazzling potpourri notes that mingle well with fresh orange blossom, white pepper, smoked pork shoulder and rich dark fig aromas. The palate is very soft and savory with refined tannins providing ample structure. The sense of weight and underlying poise really guides this beautiful bottling that could benefit from another year or two in the bottle. Enjoy this total stunner now and over the next twenty plus years to come. ~ 97 Owen Bargreen
The nose asserts aromas of dark fruit and berries, with rubbery, slightly smoky notes drifting around the edges. A juicier, denser berry streak defines the satiny palate, while bitter undertones of orange and chocolate provide structure. Firm, taut tannins emerge on a warm finish. ~ 96 Wine Enthusiast
Pure and elegant, offering a beam of cherry, strawberry, pomegranate, rose and mineral aromas and flavors. This harmonious version builds in intensity to the long, fruit-filled finish, where a hint of blood orange peeks through. Sangiovese. Drink now through 2037. 480 cases made. ~ 95 Wine Spectator
Hauntingly dark and alluring, the 2021 Colore entices with a blend of dusty violets and lavender, giving way to dried blueberries and sweet smoke. It washes across the palate with textures of pure silk, finessed and lifted in feel, with depths of tart wild berry fruit that saturate. Brisk acidity adds balance, and hints of licorice form toward the close. While firm, the 2021’s tannins are crunchy and crisp, adding structural tension without taking away from its undeniably pretty persona. This finishes with outstanding length and a sour cranberry tinge that puckers the cheeks. The future is bright, but patience is required. The 2021s from Bibi Graetz marry the balanced warmth of the vintage with the estate's new style of purity and lift, resulting in two wines that show the prettier side of Sangiovese. That’s not to say that they are lacking depth in any scope of the imagination. I expect Testamatta and Colore to enjoy long, open drinking windows. ~94 Eric Guido, Vinous Media
Dark ruby red with shimmering reflections. On the nose ripe cherries, wild berries, then floral with roses, subtle earthy savouriness. On the palate grippy, with very young tannin and vivid acidity, medium-bodied, unfortunately becomes a bit loose-knit in the back, quite brittle in the finish. ~ 92 Falstaff
