Collazzi
Bastioni Dei Collazzi Chianti Classico – 2021
Region: ITALY - TUSCANY
Collazzi
Villa Collazzi is one of the most impressive estates in all of Tuscany. This architectural landmark was originally designed by Michelangelo in 1560 for his friend, Agostino Dini. It offers commanding views of the surrounding countryside. I Collazzi is a property of the Marchi brothers, Carlo and Bona. During the last decade the Marchi brothers invested heavily in the development of Collazzi’s farming business, renewing the vineyards and restructuring the cellar, with the goal of producing excellent wines. Collazzi produces grapes from this esteemed estate only; a super-Tuscan blend called Collazzi, Chianti Classico named Bastioni, and a select few additional bottlings.
The Wine
Vineyard Profile
Vineyards in commune San Casciano Val di Pesa, Chianti Classico DOCG.
- Vineyard Area: 17.3 acres
- Exposure: South-Southwest
- Soil: Clay and limestone, partly sandy soils, rich in minerals; well-draining
- Vine Age: Average 28 years
- Microclimate: Continental, with cold winters and warm, dry summers
Harvest Notes
- Hand harvested with careful sorting at cellar
- Fermented in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks at 77ºF
- Spontaneous malolactic fermentation in tank
- Aged 15 months in barrels and barriques
- Bottle aged 3 months
Winemaker's Notes
Bastioni expresses the elegance of Sangiovese with complexity and roundness from a touch of Merlot and Malvasia Nera. Intense and rich ruby red with soft garnet highlights. Red berry aromas blended with black cherry compote and spice notes. A savory and layered palate with firm and enticing tannins on the lingering finish.
Wine Summary
80% Sangiovese, 18% Merlot, 2% Malvasia Nera; vineyards in San Casciano Val di Pesa; clay and limestone soils, mineral-rich with sandy sections; grapes hand harvested and sorted at cellar; fermented in stainless steel tanks at 77ºF; aged 15 months in barrels and barriques, 3 months in bottle.
Technical Information
- 80% Sangiovese, 18% Merlot, 2% Malvasia Nera
- Alcohol: 13.5%
Reviews
92 Points
Aromas of red and dark berries, cherry chocolate, baking spices, hazelnuts and hints of bark. Medium- to full-bodied, smooth and mellow with fine tannins and delicious fruit. Long and textural. Very attractive and vivid. Drink or hold.
jamessuckling.com, December, 2023
91 Points
The 2021 Chianti Classico from Bastioni dei Collazzi is made from a cépages of eighty percent sangiovese, eighteen percent merlot and two percent malvasia nera, with the wine given fifteen months aging in oak. The 2021 version comes in at 13.5 percent alcohol in this vintage and offers up a deep and precise bouquet of red and black cherries, coffee bean, woodsmoke, a lovely base of dark soil tones, a whisper of fresh oregano and a judicious framing of new oak. On the palate the wine is bright, full-bodied, focused and complex, with a lovely core of sappy fruit, good soil signature and grip, modest tannins and a long and very nicely balanced finish. Good juice. 2024 – 2045
View From The Cellar, September, 2024
90 Points
On the nose, a hint of vanilla-chocolate swirl brings out the sweetness of black cherry, blackberry and black plum skin. Those sweet, juicy cherry and blackberry notes star on the palate, before a finish of dark chocolate and peppery heat.
Wine Enthusiast, October, 2024
General Info
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Appellation(s) | Chianti Classico |
| Proprietors | Carlo and Bona Marchi (brothers) |
| Founded | 1935 |
| Winemaker | Alberto Torelli |
| Annual Production | 12,000 9L cases |
| Farming (Sustainable, organic, biodynamic) | Sustainable |