Bibi Graetz
Testamatta
Toscana
2016
Vintage
Varietal
Sangiovese
Where it is, October 2026
At Peak: inside the peak window (2023-2029), within the full drinking arc.
This bottle is in its peak window through 2029, with a drinking horizon to 2037.
The ‘16 Testamatta.
Bibi Graetz Testamatta 2016 is a Sangiovese from Toscana, Italy.
Cellared Ageability Index (CAI) drinking timeline
Storage and bottle condition can shift the experience.
The peak window sits inside the broader full drinking arc.
Tasting note
Bibi Graetz Testamatta 2016 has a full body, fresh acidity, and firm tannins.
The 2016 vintage
Bibi Graetz's 2016 Testamatta is a Sangiovese from Toscana, Italy.
About Bibi Graetz
Bibi Graetz's Testamatta is a Sangiovese from Toscana, Italy.
From the cellar: pair with
Bone-in ribeye with rosemary butter
The pairing is scaled to the wine's full body.
Braised short ribs with truffle polenta
The wine's fresh acidity keeps the pairing lively.
Venison stew with wild mushroom risotto
The pairing leaves room for the wine's firm tannins.
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Frequently Asked
What is Bibi Graetz Testamatta 2016?
Bibi Graetz Testamatta 2016 is a Sangiovese from Toscana, Italy.
What does Bibi Graetz Testamatta 2016 taste like?
Bibi Graetz Testamatta 2016 has a full body, fresh acidity, and firm tannins.
When should Bibi Graetz Testamatta 2016 be opened?
The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 2021-2037. Within that arc, the peak window is 2023-2029. The full arc is the broader period the wine may drink well; the peak window is when it is most likely to show its best balance. Storage, fill level, cork condition, and preference can shift the decision. Taste before adding more air or holding the rest.
What pairs with Bibi Graetz Testamatta 2016?
Pair this wine with Bone-in ribeye with rosemary butter; Braised short ribs with truffle polenta; or Venison stew with wild mushroom risotto.