{"product_id":"liberta-igt-toscana-2019","title":"Liberta IGT Toscana 2019","description":"\u003ch4\u003eVineyard and winemaking\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLibertà is produced from younger vineyards around the Collazzi estate at Impruneta. Rocky clay soils rich in limestone and fossils, a south-western exposure and a warm, dry local microclimate allow Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc to ripen fully while retaining freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe varieties are harvested by hand and vinified separately in temperature-controlled tanks. Maturation in wood, including 225-litre barrels, rounds the tannins and brings the components together without the prolonged élevage reserved for the flagship Collazzi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeep, vivid ruby red with a clear garnet rim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eNose\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlum and black cherry are joined by cassis, violet, dried herbs and a discreet balsamic note.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003ePalate\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoft and rounded, with Merlot giving generous fruit, Cabernet Sauvignon adding structure and Cabernet Franc bringing aromatic lift. Smooth tannins and lively acidity lead to a balanced finish of spice and dark berries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFood pairing\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTry with pappardelle and beef ragù, pork chops with rosemary, a sausage and fennel traybake, or baked aubergine with tomato and Parmesan. Its supple structure also works with a board of cured meats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eBackground story\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollazzi lies at Impruneta, a few kilometres south-west of Florence, on a historic estate owned by the Marchi family since 1933. The Renaissance villa is traditionally associated with designs by Michelangelo, while the modern vineyards were substantially restructured from the mid-1990s under Lamberto de' Frescobaldi and oenologist Alberto Torelli.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst made in 2008, Libertà is the estate's more immediate Bordeaux-variety blend. Its name means freedom and refers to a word added to an earlier owner's coat of arms in 1376 after fighting for Florence. The 2019 offers Collazzi's polished character in a softer, earlier-drinking form.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fattoria I Collazzi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":7848994832444,"sku":"COLLIBERTA19","price":25.15,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0036\/1984\/8252\/files\/fattoria-i-collazzi-liberta-igt-toscana-2019-0-standardised-600x960.png?v=1791377145","url":"https:\/\/sommelierschoice.co.uk\/products\/liberta-igt-toscana-2019","provider":"Sommelier's Choice","version":"1.0","type":"link"}