Bibi Graetz Casamatta Bianco 2024

Sourced entirely from Bibi Graetz's youngest vineyards on the tiny island of Giglio, off the coast of Tuscany, ‘Casamatta’ Bianco is a blend of 60% Ansonica, 30% Vermentino, and 10% Trebbiano. The fruit is harvested by hand from steep, granite-rich terraces overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea, gently pressed, and fermented at cool temperatures in stainless steel before resting on its lees for six months. The absence of oak allows the island's remarkable terroir — sun, wind, salt, and stone — to take center stage. Casamatta opens with aromas of Meyer lemon, white peach, citrus blossom, and wild Mediterranean herbs, lifted by a distinctly salty edge that immediately evokes Giglio's sea breezes. The palate is bright yet surprisingly textured, balancing juicy orchard fruit with vibrant acidity and a mouthwatering mineral streak born of the island's decomposed granite soils. Ansonica contributes breadth and subtle almond notes, Vermentino brings citrus and energy, while Trebbiano ties everything together with freshness and finesse. The finish is long, crisp, and briny, leaving lingering impressions of lemon zest, crushed stone, and sea spray. This absolutely captures the unmistakable character of Giglio, a rugged island where ancient vines cling to dramatic terraces above the Mediterranean, producing wines that are as sun-soaked as they are saline.