Bocelli 1831

Tuscany, Veneto - Italy

The Winery

For almost 200 years, the Bocelli family has crafted artisanal wines on their small single estate in Lajatico, a quintessential Tuscan town near Volterra. The family’s 20 hectares of vineyards sit perched on a ridge between two wide, meandering rivers and are surrounded by medieval forests. A short walk down the road is the Officine Bocelli, the sleek wine bar designed by Alberto Bocelli which also doubles as an art museum. And on the far side of their village, the windswept Teatro di Silencio (the Theatre of Silence) waits on its ancient hillside for the single day each summer when Andrea returns to perform in his hometown. Visiting the historic Bocelli estate for the first time, one can’t help but be struck by its pastoral beauty, and by the humble, countryside origins of a talent now famous across the globe.

More recently, and in close concert with Zonin 1821 - one of the best-known and longest-standing names in Italian wine - the Bocelli's have also begun creating a global brand of affordable, earth-friendly classics. True to form, these collaborative wines remain rooted in eco-forward farming, which has long been a priority for Andrea and his family. Says the tenor, "I refuse to compromise on quality, authenticity, or sustainability." Moreover, the smooth and easy drinkability of the wines speaks to the family’s desire to reach a wide, everyday audience. The Prosecco, for example, has an inviting, expressive nose and a balanced, playful palate… and the Rosso Toscana, with its cherry cobbler fruit and integrated tannins, has something to offer most everyone. Poured across the globe and of course at their own country table, the Bocelli 1831 wines were designed to “be uncorked with joy and ease.”

Enologist
Alberto Servetti (Prosecco); Valerio Falchi (Rosso & Bianco)
Grapes Grown by Winery
Cabernet Sauvignon, Glera, Merlot, Sangiovese, Syrah, Vermentino, Viognier
Winemaker
Andrea and Alberto Bocelli
Winemaker Biography
Since 1831, seven generations have left their fingerprints on wines produced on the historic Bocelli family farm near Volterra. Now, in concert with another Italian icon, Zonin 1821, they offer the world a series of accessible Italian classics, from Prosecco to Rosso Toscana.
Winemaker Generation
7th
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Bianco Toscana IGT

Straight from the sun-drenched hills of southern Tuscany, this light, unoaked white from Bocelli 1831 was designed to “be uncorked with joy and ease.” Combining the warm citrus of Vermentino with the richness and complexity of Viognier, it has an effortless, everyday quality in the glass. Behind all the fruit - which includes layers of apricot, orange sherbet, and melon - there are hints of fresh herbs and a stony minerality to be discovered. Enjoy with light, summertime pasta or an array of fine cheese. 91 pts JS

Color
Light straw
Nose
Warm citrus, apricot, and stony riverbed
Palate
Light and unoaked, with orange sherbet, melon, and hints of fresh herbs
Finish
Lingering citrus, bookend minerality
Vineyard Location
Toscana IGT, Tuscany
Varietals List
50% Vermentino
50% Viognier
Farming Practices
Sustainable, including dry-farmed
Elevation
100 m
Soils
Loamy clay and limestone
Maturation Summary
In Steel for 3 months and Bottled for 2 months
In Steel
3 months
Alcohol
12.5 %
Acidity
4.9 g/liter
Residual Sugar
5 g/liter
Annual Production
40 bottles

Prosecco DOC

Born for celebration - whether it's a special occasion or everyday life - Bocelli 1831 Prosecco is everything we love about Italian sparkling wine: warm-hearted, playful, and perfect with any cuisine. Warm citrus and honeydew greet the nose, followed by a soft, extra-dry palate featuring a touch of sweetness, hint of minerality, and delicate, crowd-pleasing perlage. An iconic way to toast la Dolce Vita!

Color
Pale straw with silver highlights
Nose
Warm citrus, honeydew, and lemon blossom
Palate
Balanced and playful, with a touch of minerality and frothy perlage
Finish
Clean, crowd-pleasing, extra dry
Vineyard Location
Prosecco DOC, Veneto
Varietals List
85% Glera
15% Pinot Grigio. Chardonnay. and Pinot Biancho
Farming Practices
Sustainable, including dry-farmed
Elevation
100 m
Soils
Gravel, dark clay, and sand
Maturation Summary
In Steel for 1.5 months and Bottled for 2 months
In Steel
1.5 months
Alcohol
11.0 %
Acidity
5.5 g/liter
Residual Sugar
13 g/liter
Annual Production
60,000 bottles

Rosso Toscana IGT

As Tuscan natives and seventh-generation winemakers, celebrated tenor Andrea Bocelli and his brother Alberto know Sangiovese just as well as a baker knows bread. Here, in concert with Zonin 1821, they offer a smooth and fruit forward rendition, blended with a trio of friendly international varieties. Against a backdrop of ripe cherry and forest berry fruit, we get soft, integrated tannins and hints of warm summertime earth. Perfect for any meal or gathering around your own family's table. 92 pts JS.

Color
Ruby
Nose
Cherry cobbler with hints of forest berry, violets, and warm tilled earth
Palate
Soft, smooth fruit and some light, integrated tannins
Finish
Slightly dry, with lingering cherry skin tannins
Vineyard Location
Toscana IGT, Tuscany
Varietals List
30% Sangiovese
30% Merlot
30% Cabernet Sauvignon
10% Syrah
Farming Practices
Sustainable, including dry-farmed
Elevation
100 m
Soils
Loamy clay and limestone
Maturation Summary
In Steel for 3 months and Bottled for 2 months
In Steel
3 months
Alcohol
14.0 %
Acidity
5 g/liter
Residual Sugar
5.2 g/liter
Annual Production
33,000 bottles