Collazzi
Ferro Toscana IGT – 2020
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
Small estate vineyard, facing Florence, near Impruneta, Toscana IGT. Situated in a natural ampitheater.
- Vineyard Area: 2.47 acres/1 ha
- Exposure: Southwest
- Soil: Clay and limestone, rich in fossil material
- Average Vine Age: over 20 years
- Climate: Slightly warmer and drier than surrounding area, more mild and somewhat isolated
Harvest Notes
- Gently hand harvested into baskets, quickly transported to cellar
- Manual selection of berries on sorting table
- Fermented in stainless steel tanks at maximum temperature of 86°F/30ºC
- Spontaneous malolactic fermentation in tank
- Aged 30 months in new barriques
- Aged 6 months in bottle before release
Winemaker's Notes
Intense and decisive with crimson highlights. Sherry, orange blossom and Marasca cherry notes. Balsamic and eucalyptus enhance the cocoa and ripe green pepper flavors. Imposing and harmonious, enveloping on the palate with a finish of dense but extremely elegant tannins. This Petit Verdot reflects Collazzi’s meticulous attention to in the vineyard, vinification and aging processes for this rare wine.
Wine Summary
100% Petite Verdot; alcohol: 14.5%; small estate I Collazzi vineyard near Impruneta, Toscana IGT; vineyard faces Florence on clay-calcareous soils with high skeletal content; vines over 20 years; hand harvest with gentle, precise berry selection at sorting table; fermented in stainless steel tanks at 86ºF; spontaneous malolactic fermentation in tank; aged 30 months in new barriques; aged 6 months in bottle before release.
Technical Information
- 100% Petit Verdot
- Alcohol: 14.5%
Reviews
93 Points
The 2020 Ferro is a dense, potent wine. Black cherry, plum, tobacco, licorice, incense and grilled herbs race across the palate. This dense, heady red has plenty to say. As is typically the case, Ferro is not especially varietal, but it is quite attractive if appreciated on its own terms. Give the tannins a year or two to soften. 2024 – 2035
Vinous - Antonio Galloni, August, 2023
94 Points
The black berry and lavender with sage aromas are really very pretty. Medium body with a solid tannin backbone but polished and very attractive. Just a hint of new wood. But this is going to come together very nicely. Petit Verdot. Try after 2025.
jamessuckling.com, August, 2023
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 |