Impruneta, Firenze
This 960 acre estate was built on the ruins of a Roman fort by Michelangelo. Despite its vastness, it only has 50 acres of planted vines that are responsible for the production of a Chianti Classico called I Bastioni.
The name Otto Muri reflects the eight walls that make up the boundaries of the Collazzi terraces. This wine is the culmination of experimention with one of the most interesting white grapes, Fiano and the result is a very elegant cellarable wine.
Libertà is made with grapes from the Collazzi estate. The wine's goal is to achieve an uncommon balance between the Merlot's soft tannins, Syrah's richness in spices and the elegant fragrance of Sangiovese. The wine owes its name to a donation that the City of Florence made to eight local families, among which the former owners of Collazzi, who had valiantly fought for the city's freedom.
The different varieties chosen to produce Collazzi are hand harvested and processed separately. The bunches are further selected on a vibrating sorting table, to get rid of any extraneous items, such as ruined berries or leaves.
The elegance and aromatic complexity of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, together with the opulence of Merlot and the intensity of Petit Verdot, are the main characteristics of this magnificent wine.
The first vintage of Collazzi was produced in 1999.
This chianti is produced from grapes harvested in the DOCG register in the nearby town on San Casciano. It combines the elegance of Sangiovese with the power of Merlot and black Malvasia.
