COLLE DELLE 100 BOTTIGLIE •LUCCA•
Colle delle 100 Bottiglie in Lucca was founded in 2013 from a deep passion, with the goal of restoring prestige to two historic crus in the Lucca area, Segale and La Maolina, through the restoration of ancient vineyards and the creation of new vineyards to enhance the area. From the meticulous care of our olive groves, we also produce a high-quality extra virgin olive oil.
COLLE DELLE 100 BOTTIGLIE
We practise organic farming, maintaining manual labour for better care of old vines. The vineyards' ideal exposure is south and southwest at an altitude between 100 and 350 metres. With absolute respect for raw materials and seasonality, and with the declared intent of avoiding product standardisation, our winemaking process includes temperature-controlled fermentations without added yeasts. Ageing in steel and/or barrels is followed by bottle ageing.
The IGT wines include one white and two reds. Two varietal wines will be added—a Syrah and a white wine from the recovery of a nearly extinct local cultivar—along with a passito. In addition to wine, we produce extra virgin olive oil. We cold-press our olives on the same day of harvest at our in-house mill, ensuring total control over production and the absolute integrity of the raw material—essential qualities for obtaining superior-quality oil.
OUR HISTORY
A few years ago, when wine was just a passionate hobby, cuttings of old Segale vines were taken from two elderly and highly experienced farmer-vintners, Giuseppe and Guido Cozzoli. Segale is a locality in San Macario in Monte, on the northern hills of Lucca, famous for its wine. These cuttings were used to propagate and transplant vines in another area on the northeast hills of Lucca, also renowned for its excellent wines—La Maolina.
2010
Planting of the first three rows, which will give the company its name "Colle delle 100 bottiglie"
2018
Obtaining organic production certification
2014
A terrible year to start, it was the rainiest of the century in Lucca, but could we be scared, we who had the cellar in via …..Bevilacqua?
2019
Construction of the new native white grape plant
50
Years of Rye
334
Years of the Maolina
2
Number of terroirs
30
Number of vines present
THE CANTICLE OF CREATURES
At a time when the most precious resource that shelters and sustains us is in danger due to human recklessness, committing to cultivating the land sustainably (organically), ensuring it continues to bear fruit, is above all an act of respect and gratitude.
By chance and by passion, we "adopted" three abandoned plots of our beautiful hills, tending to them so they could return to what they were until a few years ago—lands of vineyards, olive groves, and some fruit trees.
Thus, wine and oil were born, and more will follow, doing things in the best way, as they used to say, committing ourselves day after day, season after season, year after year.
The timing for those who work the land is dictated by nature’s short, long, and very long rhythms. Nature has trained us in patience, waiting, and, when necessary, the readiness to act immediately.
Our ambition is to one day hear people say that those once-abandoned lands now look almost like gardens.
It would be wonderful if each of us had the privilege of adopting a piece of land; we would have more beautiful landscapes, and perhaps, nature could be saved.
ROBERTO GIOVANNI NANNINI
The Owner
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A passion that grew slowly, initially to save the small, abandoned family vineyard, then, with surprising opportunities and opportunities seized, a hobby five years ago, after leaving his old job in the family business, became his new one. Driven by the ambition to be worthy of his work, reclaiming and enhancing abandoned lands in two historic crus of Lucca viticulture, he is committed to producing quality wines and olive oil that are an expression of the terroir, and he is experimenting with new approaches to enhance their hidden uniqueness.
GUIDO COZZOLI
The Elder Lord
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This photo is a tribute. Guido and his brother Giuseppe, with incredible wisdom and hard work, succeeded in bringing nobility and fame to Segale wine. The brown paper labels on those bottles are unmistakable. The last descendants of the Cozzoli family, who lived on the Segale hill for four centuries, with brilliant intuition for the times and meticulous work, they enhanced that slope until it became a cru, the most famous in the Lucca area, creating a red wine with an unmistakable personality, highly prized even by the most discerning palates. For their precision, Guido and Giuseppe were nicknamed "the Swiss." Their story, and their wine, is a story waiting to be told.
GIAMPIERO AND GABRIELE PELLEGRINI
Father and Son
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Giampiero, a lifelong farmer, lived and worked as a farmer at one of Lucca's most prestigious wineries, Terre del Sillabo. His collaboration is invaluable because Giampiero possesses that ancient farming knowledge, passed down from generation to generation, the fruit of hard work, care, and observation of nature, which almost always proves more valuable than knowledge acquired through study alone. Gabriele is his son. Raised and raised in the fields, he inherited from his father the typical peasant need for outdoor living and practical, manual work. Passionate about mechanical equipment since childhood, he eventually branched out from tractors into a dream of car racing, which he finally was able to realize at an age when one usually hangs up the steering wheel, by participating in several races, astonishing everyone with his extraordinary rally driving skills.
FAQ
What does Colle delle 100 Bottiglie in Lucca have to offer?
Colle delle 100 Bottiglie in Lucca offers a selection of Italian and international wines, as well as guided tastings and advice on choosing the right labels.
Is it possible to participate in themed tastings?
Yes, we organize tastings dedicated to specific regions, grape varieties, or producers, with in-depth analyses of their organoleptic characteristics.
Does the selection include Tuscan wines?
The selection includes numerous Tuscan labels, with a focus on designations of origin and local producers.
Does Colle delle 100 Bottiglie in Lucca offer event selection assistance?
A personalized consultation is available to identify the most suitable wines for dinners, anniversaries, and private events.
