ColleMassari

ColleMassari represents the “organic” heart of the Maremma. A corner of Tuscany where nature seems to have maintained an unbreakable pact with man. We are in the Montecucco area, a territory nestled between the famous hills of Montalcino and the sea breezes of the Maremma. Here, in the municipality of Cinigiano, stands the Castello di ColleMassari, a name that for many enthusiasts has become synonymous with sustainable excellence and a vision that blends tradition and modernity. Its contemporary history began in 1998, when siblings Maria Iris Bertarelli and Claudio Tipa decided to turn their passion for the land into a concrete project. It was not simply a commercial acquisition, but a true “love at first sight” for a territory that at the time was still far from the spotlight of the global market, yet endowed with extraordinary potential. Tipa, a man accustomed to great challenges – just think of his family’s connection with the legendary sailing team Alinghi and its America’s Cup victories – brought the same precision and dedication into the vineyard. The aim was to create a “Domaine” capable of producing wines with a strong identity, while respecting the natural balance of a vast ecosystem, which today spans over 1,200 hectares of woodland, olive groves and vineyards. Today the estate is one of the largest organic realities in Europe and every production choice follows this philosophy. The winery itself is a small masterpiece of bio-architecture, designed by architect Edoardo Milesi and integrated underground to take advantage of natural temperature control. Here, moreover, only gravity is used to move musts and wines, avoiding mechanical stress and preserving the integrity of the fruit.