i. Biography
The Path
The craft starts with visual training: Bibi Graetz studied at Accademia delle Belle Arti in Florence, and that background shows in the way his work is framed around line, texture, balance, and restraint. In wine, those instincts translate into decisions made against the pace of seasons rather than the speed of a studio, with the vineyard setting the terms. In 2019, Bibi went on to work as winemaker at Aurora Winery in Fiesole, Tuscany, carrying that same attention to land and harvest into another part of the same trade. The vineyard in Fiesole has remained a fixed point in the career. Bibi Graetz founded Bibi Graetz winery in Fiesole in 2000 and has been winemaker at Aurora Winery in Fiesole since 2000. That continuity matters in winemaking: the work returns to the same ground, the same conditions, and the same need to read each season on its own terms. As he has said, “I was very much in love from the first moment with the work in the vineyard.”
The Work Today
Today, Bibi is founder and winemaker of Bibi Graetz winery, a role held since 2000, and he remains winemaker at Aurora Winery in Fiesole. The work is built in the vineyard and confirmed in the cellar, with each decision carrying through from fruit to finished wine. That kind of labor is easy to miss if you only see the bottle; in practice, it depends on a disciplined chain of choices that shape what ends up in the glass. His own line on the subject is plain: “the most important thing is to feed our souls with good food and good wine!” Since 2000, that practical discipline has stayed at the center of the work. Each vintage asks for the same mix of instinct, control, and attention, and the result is a body of wines that reflects a distinct hand. The throughline is Fiesole, but the method is broader: close observation, steady judgment, and a willingness to let the vineyard lead.
Career - Founder — Bibi Graetz winery, Tuscany (2000–present) - Winemaker — Bibi Graetz winery, Tuscany (2000–present) - Winemaker — Aurora Winery, Fiesole, Tuscany (from 2019) Education: Accademia delle Belle Arti in Florence
Signature
Bibi's signature dishes include Testamatta, Colore Bianco, and Balocchi di Colore.
In Their Words “I was very much in love from the first moment with the work in the vineyard.”
Acclaim
No major awards or formal credentials are included in the material for this career arc.
FAQ What is Bibi Graetz's current role? As of 2026, Bibi Graetz is Winemaker. Where did Bibi Graetz train or study? Bibi Graetz trained at Accademia delle Belle Arti in Florence.
