Casamatta Italian Red
Bibi Graetz's stainless steel Sangiovese, Tuscany's everyday house red.
The story behind Casamatta
Casamatta comes from the hillside vineyards of Tuscany, running north of Florence down toward Siena, and it was founded in 2000 by Bibi Graetz, an artist who took up winemaking without formal enological training. The name translates to "Crazy House," a nod to his bustling home and studio, and every label carries his own abstract artwork.
The red is 100% Sangiovese, sourced from younger estate vineyards, fermented in under a week and aged roughly six months in stainless steel. No oak touches it, so you taste the grape plainly: fresh, bright fruit instead of wood tannins. That is the whole point of Casamatta, and it is why we have poured it for years.
Explore the Casamatta range
Three expressions, one philosophy: stainless steel, no oak, and Sangiovese that tastes like Sangiovese. Here is the Casamatta lineup we carry.
| Expression | Type | Proof / ABV | Tasting notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casamatta Toscana 750mL | Red, 100% Sangiovese | 12.5 to 13.5% ABV | Bright cherry, no oak, fresh and light |
| Casamatta Rosato 750mL | Rosato, Sangiovese | 12.5 to 13.5% ABV | Crisp pink fruit, dry finish, summer chill |
| Casamatta Bianco 750mL | White, Tuscany | 12.5 to 13.5% ABV | Crisp, clean, stainless steel freshness |
| Casamatta Toscana 750mL | Red, everyday table wine | 12.5 to 13.5% ABV | Tomato pasta, light ragu, grilled pork |
| Casamatta Rosato 750mL | Rosato, everyday pour | 12.5 to 13.5% ABV | Charcuterie, salads, warm afternoons |
Which Casamatta is right for you?
The Casamatta Toscana 750mL sits at $11.98, and the Rosato is $12.98. Both land under the twenty dollar mark that defines the estate's everyday line, a deliberate step below cult bottles like Testamatta and Colore. The Bianco is $6 when we have it, and stock on all three moves quickly, so call ahead or check the shelf before you drive over. For a Sangiovese with 93 points from both Falstaff and Decanter on the 2023 vintage, that is quiet money.
Under $12 and built for tomato sauce, meatballs, and a Tuesday.
Dry, crisp, and happy with a chill and a plate of salumi.
A six dollar way to taste what stainless steel Tuscany does.