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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nAfter a long search in the beautiful, hilly countryside around Cortona, in July 2019 the three enthusiasts took over 10 acres of vineyard in Cignano, half-way distance between Cortona and Montepulciano, from two brothers – Carlo and Tito Regi \u2013 who have been in the wine business for several years. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The vineyard is splendid. It is on a high-hill, within a natural amphitheater exposed predominantly to the south, south-west with four distinct varieties of grape: Syrah, Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon <\/em>and Merlot<\/em>, providing a unique value in terms of Terroir<\/em> and genetic potential. The vineyard surrounds a small patch of acacia trees, the Casceta<\/em>, which provide our symbolic and ancestral motif, rooted from our travels in Africa where the tree is present almost everywhere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n We decided to create three labels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 1) <\/strong>A 100% pure Syrah<\/strong>, a must for the area given the suitability of this vine with the terroir, which represents the first in Italy where this variety was planted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 2) Orisone<\/strong>, is an intriguing exploration, as a \u2018pseudo-bordolese\u2019 blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Sangiovese. A Super Tuscan of great ambition that reflects our dynamism and creativity. Orisone is a neologism<\/em> that expresses the powerful calm we perceive as we contemplate the hilly landscape towards Montepulciano and Mount Amiata from the top of the vineyard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 3) \u00a0A 100% pure Sangiovese, Sor\u00a0Carlo<\/strong>,\u00a0<\/strong>that evokes the Tuscan tradition and celebrates a historic vine of Tuscany.\u00a0Its name honours Mr. Carlo Regi, a renowned actor in some of the largest\u00a0wine-growing farms in Arezzo and Siena from whom we took over the land for Colle Acacia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Elisabetta Rapini, a young graphic designer from Rome produced the logo of Colle Acacia, and the labels. Each label combines the acacia tree, our hill and the vine plant. The style combines a blend of modern and traditional graphic techniques, which mirror our production philosophy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Thanks to these labels, to this vineyard, and to this story, our friendship becomes a beautiful account of a return to our native roots. A story that we are happy to share with all of you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Cheers,<\/p>\n\n\n\n Federico, Sergio e Jordi<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The first traces of Colle Acacia date back to 2006, when Sergio and Federico started working as young agronomists in a large Tuscan winery in Montepulciano. While Federico continued his experience in the company where he soon became the enologist, Sergio left Italy to start a humanitarian career in Uganda, Burundi, Djibouti and Kenya. In … <\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.colleacacia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Skype_Picture_2020_09_25T15_28_18_479Z-1024x576.jpeg\")
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