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Tenuta Collazzi

The Marchese Lamberto de' Frescobaldi and the team around the oenologist Alberto Torelli have turned the Tenuta Collazzi into a model winery. There, without exaggeration, unforgettable wines are produced.

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THE WINERY

The Villa Collazzi (on the Colli Pazzi) is considered one of the most important villas in the area around Florence. Completed around 1560, its architecture is based on the plans of Michelangelo's student Santi di Tito. This "is a private project," the passionate Marchese explains. Collazzi is therefore also traded outside the Frescobaldi Group. The first vintage came onto the market in 1999 and the Otto Muri was also the first Fiano in Tuscany. The vineyards around the majestic property were gradually planted with Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, like a playground. Sangiovese only plays the main role in Bastioni, the house's DOCG Chianti Classico.

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THE TERROIR

The soils around Villa Collazzi are characterized by mineral sand, clay and limestone. The best basis for a profound complexity of the wines. In addition, the mild continental climate and the Mediterranean influence bring the grapes to perfect ripeness. Perfect conditions that even make it possible to produce what is probably the best single-varietal Petit Verdot in Italy, the Ferro. Never tried it? We'd be happy to set you up with a wine.

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ALBERTO TORELLI

It's incredible how committed Alberto Torelli is. It's not for nothing that he's long been considered a rising star. He's been in charge of the vineyard and the cellar for almost 20 years. His seemingly endless creativity and his will to improve have elevated the Collazzi wines to the top of Italy's podium.

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THE MARCHESE

The Frescobaldi family is an institution in Tuscany. Michelangelo had already exchanged art for the family's wines. However, with wines such as Ornelleia and Masseto, the family name has gained worldwide fame and respect. "From the beginning, we did not see Collazzi as a Frescobaldi winery. I spent my childhood holidays here. I learned to ride a Vespa here," says the Marchese Lamberto de' Frescobaldi, speaking proudly and with joy about his gem. "Collazzi is like a wonderful dream for me. It is what you do when you want to and can see all the details in wine production," he says.

01

THE WINERY

The Villa Collazzi (on the Colli Pazzi) is considered one of the most important villas in the area around Florence. Completed around 1560, its architecture is based on the plans of Michelangelo's student Santi di Tito. This "is a private project," the passionate Marchese explains. Collazzi is therefore also traded outside the Frescobaldi Group. The first vintage came onto the market in 1999 and the Otto Muri was also the first Fiano in Tuscany. The vineyards around the majestic property were gradually planted with Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, like a playground. Sangiovese only plays the main role in Bastioni, the house's DOCG Chianti Classico.

02

THE TERROIR

The soils around Villa Collazzi are characterized by mineral sand, clay and limestone. The best basis for a profound complexity of the wines. In addition, the mild continental climate and the Mediterranean influence bring the grapes to perfect ripeness. Perfect conditions that even make it possible to produce what is probably the best single-varietal Petit Verdot in Italy, the Ferro. Never tried it? We'd be happy to set you up with a wine.

03

ALBERTO TORELLI

It's incredible how committed Alberto Torelli is. It's not for nothing that he's long been considered a rising star. He's been in charge of the vineyard and the cellar for almost 20 years. His seemingly endless creativity and his will to improve have elevated the Collazzi wines to the top of Italy's podium.

04

THE MARCHESE

The Frescobaldi family is an institution in Tuscany. Michelangelo had already exchanged art for the family's wines. However, with wines such as Ornelleia and Masseto, the family name has gained worldwide fame and respect. "From the beginning, we did not see Collazzi as a Frescobaldi winery. I spent my childhood holidays here. I learned to ride a Vespa here," says the Marchese Lamberto de' Frescobaldi, speaking proudly and with joy about his gem. "Collazzi is like a wonderful dream for me. It is what you do when you want to and can see all the details in wine production," he says.