ColleMassari

Nurturing a sense of place, with a focus on sustainability

The evolution of ColleMassari - the brainchild of the Tipa-Bertarelli family - is deeply linked with that of the Montecucco DOC. Both established in 1998, the estate and the appellation have, over their 26 years, seen steady development. It was thanks to the combined efforts of quality-driven estates such as ColleMassari, that Montecucco Sangiovese was awarded DOCG status in 2011, and that this particular expression of the flagship Tuscan grape continues to draw attention. Interpreting the Maremma Toscana

Today, as a new quarter-century of its history begins, ColleMassari reaffirms its commitment to the landscape of the Maremma Toscana, producing wines that speak of its terroir and traditions. The ColleMassari Riserva – a SuperTuscan for everyday pleasure – is perhaps the estate’s most representative label and perfectly captures, by combining complexity with freshness, the identity of the local terroir. The same could be said of Melacce Vermentino, showcasing how the white variety thrives at ColleMassari, thanks to a unique combination of cool nights and significant day-night temperature ranges.

Sprawling across more than 1,200 hectares at 320 metres altitude, on the slopes of Mount Amiata, the ColleMassari estate is a haven of biodiversity, mindfully managed following organic farming practices. Wooded areas are interspersed with lakes, 90 hectares of olive groves and 120 hectares of vines (mostly Sangiovese and Vermentino), some of which are more than 60 years old. It was from these older parcels – the basis for the estate’s flagship single vineyard Riserva, Poggio Lombrone – that ColleMassari made its own massal selection of Sangiovese in order to expand vineyard area without compromising on genetic diversity and terroir expressiveness.

Beyond the vines

The focus on sustainability goes well beyond the management of natural resources. The estate’s cellar, designed by Edoardo Milesi following the principles of bio-architecture, was designed to allow work by gravity and optimise energy and water use. Fermentations, meanwhile, are carried out naturally, relying on indigenous yeasts only. The estate has ongoing projects with the Universities of Pisa and Florence, and the Consorzio Agrario di Grosseto, underscoring a longstanding commitment to research and development.

ColleMassari’s philosophy, built upon a respect for nature and terroirdriven winemaking, also offers an invitation to discover the landscape of the Maremma and of the Tyrrhenian coast, which guests can enjoy while staying at the estate itself. ColleMassari’s boutique villas offer the time and space to disconnect and immerse yourself in the most authentic side of Tuscany.