Winemaker
Elia Palazzesi
- Discipline
- Winemaker
i. Biography
Elia Palazzesi is the owner of Collelceto in Montalcino, Italy, and the estate’s identity is built around place rather than performance. The hillside sets the terms: Collelceto’s wines come out of a working relationship with this corner of Tuscany, where Brunello di Montalcino and Rosso di Montalcino are the clearest expressions of the estate’s character. The throughline is continuity — direct ownership, a fixed address, and wines that carry the name of the property without distraction.
The Essentials - Role: Owner of Collelceto. In this role, Elia Palazzesi stands at the center of the estate’s identity, shaping a project that is anchored in place and expressed through the wines grown and made there. - Place: Montalcino, Italy. The setting is not incidental; it frames the entire story, giving Collelceto its sense of precision, heritage, and geographic resonance. - Specialty: Brunello di Montalcino and Rosso di Montalcino. These are the core expressions associated with his work, the wines through which Collelceto’s character is most clearly understood. - Credential: Certified Organic by ICEA. This certification underscores a farming philosophy that is formalized and recognized, and it adds another layer to the estate’s profile.
Signature
Collelceto Brunello di Montalcino DOCG and Brunello di Montalcino Collelceto both place the estate name at the front of the label logic, keeping the wine tied to origin and the discipline expected from Montalcino. Rosso di Montalcino extends that same framework in a lighter register, while Toscana Rosso 'Lo Spepo' widens the estate’s range without breaking from the same working identity. The set reads as an estate defined by repetition done well: clear naming, consistent source, and a tight connection between vineyard and bottle. For Elia Palazzesi, Collelceto is not a backdrop to the wines; it is the framework that makes them legible.
FAQ What is Elia Palazzesi's current role? As of 2026, Elia Palazzesi is Owner. What is Elia Palazzesi known for? Brunello di Montalcino and Rosso di Montalcino from Collelceto. What recognition has Elia Palazzesi received? Certified Organic by ICEA.
