Elia Palazzesi crafts wines that balance tradition with the richness of Collelceto’s exceptional terroir. Nearly a century since its founding, his estate produces organic wines with meticulous care, using the alluvial, clay-rich soils to create concentrated musts for long-aging. At 150-180 meters above sea level, these vineyards benefit from cooling mistral winds, ensuring a healthy, prolonged ripening for Sangiovese Grosso grapes.

The diverse soils and vineyard exposures at Collelceto capture the nuances of each vintage. Elia hand-manages canopy thinning and bunch selection, protecting the grapes from intense sun and sea breezes. Using traditional large barrels and temperature-controlled steel tanks, he ensures a refined aging process, resulting in wines of remarkable depth and character.