2017 Collazzi Rosso Di Toscana Collazzi IGT, Tuscany

A rich red, yet there’s underlying freshness and firmness for this ripe vintage. Lots of blackberry and blueberry character and chocolate underneath. It’s full-to medium-bodied with firm tannins and a pretty finish. Try after 2022.

94 points James Suckling jamessuckling.com Jul 2020

Dark shining ruby red. Inviting nose with plum, pickled cherry, wild berries then cedar, delicate undergrowth and cassis. Unfolds on the palate in a multilayered way with clear and compact fruit, slightly salty tannin and elegant drinking flow with a harmonious finish.

93 points falstaff.com

From a very hot vintage, the Collazzi 2017 Collazzi is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Petit Verdot. This is a generous and thickly layered Tuscan red that unfolds slowly to show blackberry, dried cherry, spice, tobacco, leather and grilled herb. Collazzi is the quintessential steak-and-potatoes wine with lots of dark fruit, smoke and a solid structure to pair with a hearty meal taken straight off the grill.

91 points Monica Larner robertparker.com Mar 2021 Drink 2021-2030

Collazzi Rosso di Toscana IGT is a modern Tuscan classic that beautifully bridges Old World pedigree and contemporary precision, produced on the historic Collazzi estate in the rolling hills southwest of Florence. The property dates back to the fifteenth century and has long been associated with Florentine nobility, but its modern renaissance began when it was acquired by the Marchi family, owners of Tenuta dell’Ornellaia. With this lineage came a clear vision to craft wines of elegance, structure and longevity, drawing on both Tuscan tradition and Bordeaux inspired expertise. The vineyards sit on gently undulating slopes with galestro, clay and limestone soils, perfectly suited to Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Sangiovese, and benefit from warm days balanced by cooling breezes that preserve freshness.

The winemaking team at Collazzi has included some of Italy’s most respected figures, and the estate philosophy mirrors that of Ornellaia in its attention to detail, low yields and meticulous vineyard work. Rosso di Toscana Collazzi is the flagship expression, a carefully assembled blend that reflects both site and season rather than varietal dominance. Fermentation and aging are handled with restraint, using high quality oak to add polish and complexity while keeping the focus firmly on fruit purity and structure.

The 2017 vintage shows a deep ruby colour, opening with expressive aromas of blackcurrant, dark cherry, plum, cedar, graphite and subtle Mediterranean herbs. On the palate it is rich and layered yet beautifully composed, delivering ripe dark fruits, cocoa, spice and finely grained tannins that give the wine both immediacy and serious aging potential. There is a freshness and balance that lifts the richness, leading to a long, savoury finish that speaks clearly of its Tuscan origins. It pairs effortlessly with grilled steak, roast lamb, game, rich pasta dishes and aged cheeses, and it will continue to evolve gracefully for fifteen to twenty years, developing notes of tobacco, leather and earthy complexity as it matures.

Collazzi Rosso di Toscana IGT is a confident and polished Tuscan red, combining historic land, world class winemaking talent and a modern sense of refinement, making it one of the standout Super Tuscan style wines of its generation.