Fattoria Coliberto – Massa Marittima (Grosseto)
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January 2005 – We begin 2005 by honoring the Fattoria Coliberto, or Coliberto Farms a dynamic Tuscan enterprise that, in addition to managing an  |
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| Claudia Reggiannini, owner-viticulturist, in her cellar at Fattoria Coliberto | |
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| Thesan Riserva DOC | |
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| Aurora White DOC | |
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| White Grappa | |
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| Extra Virgin Olive Oil | |
Atop the gentle slopes of a hill in the upper Maremma of Grosseto, just a short walk from the seashore and at just five kilometers (about 3.1 miles) from the Medieval town of Massa Marittima, are the vineyards and olive groves of the Fattoria Coliberto, surrounded by the typical Mediterranean bushes knows as macchia.
When the Conti Reggiannini family purchased the estate in 1975, they decided, against the advice of many neighbors, to plant vines in an area that, at the time, was believed to be unfit for viticulture.
Time though, has proven them right. In fact, the area around Massa Marittima was later recognized as a promising wine zone and, in 1994 it became the heart of the 'Monteregio di Massa Marittima' DOC zone.
In addition to growing traditional Tuscan vines, such as Sangiovese, Trebbiano, Malvasia and Vermentino, there are Cabernet Franc and Chardonnay vines as well. The grapes, all of which come from the family vineyards, are carefully selected at harvest time and made into wine in the modern estate winery.
The Products
The estate is currently managed by Claudia Reggiannini, the owner-viticulturist daughter of the founders. Under her direction, quality wines strongly affected by the terroir and expressing the characteristics of the Monteregio di Massa Marittima DOC to the fullest, are produced.
Apart from the Rosso (Red), the Morello and the Bianco (White), two other wines are made from select grapes when the harvest is particularly good. These are the Thesan Riserva, a great, elegant and harmonious red, with noteworthy persistence, and Aurora, a fine, delicate, high quality white.
The product line is rounded out by two varieties of Grappa di Monteregio: white and riserva, as well as the minimum, but truly high quality, fragrant and fruity extra virgin olive oil.
All products can be tasted and purchased at the estate.
Agriturismo Villa Teresa
The agriturismo consists of two buildings: the exclusive Villa Padronale, or Master's Villa with private garden that sleeps eight, and a cottage divided into four apartments. There is also a swimming pool for all the guests.
Villa Teresa is conveniently located just 13 kilometers (about eight miles) from the Gulf of Follonica, where there is a horseback riding facility, and 30 kilometers (about 18.65 miles) from Punta Ala, where there are golf courses and sailboats for rent. The agriturismo offers guests laid-back, relaxed accommodations overlooking both the vineyards and the medieval town of Massa Marittima.
The cottage, a one story building with four apartments offers the following accommodations:
- "Thesan" (35 square meters, or about 377 square feet): living room, satellite TV, queen-sized sofa bed, kitchenette, one bedroom with queen-sized bed, bathroom, shower and private yard.
It is possible to combine it with the "Teresa" apartment. - "Aurora" (35 square meters, or about 377 square feet): living room, satellite TV, queen-sized sofa bed, kitchenette, one bedroom with queen-sized bed, bathroom, shower and private yard.
It is possible to combine it with the "Coliberto" apartment. - "Teresa" (20 square meters, or about 215 square feet): living room, satellite TV, queen-sized bed, kitchenette, bathroom, shower and private yard.
It is possible to combine it with the "Thesan" apartment. - "Coliberto" (20 square meters, or about 215 square feet): living room, satellite TV, queen-sized bed, kitchenette, bathroom, shower and private yard.
It is possible to combine it with the "Aurora" apartment.
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