{"id":4592,"date":"2021-05-15T16:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-05-15T04:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/grape-to-glass.com\/?page_id=4592"},"modified":"2022-01-19T08:08:44","modified_gmt":"2022-01-18T19:08:44","slug":"cecchi-coevo-13","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/grape-to-glass.com\/index.php\/cecchi-coevo-13\/","title":{"rendered":"…elegance & style"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Cecchi \u2018Coevo\u2019 2013<\/h3>\nGrape Varietals:<\/strong> 60% Sangiovese, 20% Petit Verdot, 10% Cabernet & 10% Merlot
\nGrowing Region:<\/strong> Castellina in Chianti Classico & Maremma – Tuscany – Italy
\nDirector:<\/strong> Cesare Cecchi
\nWinemaker:<\/strong> Andrea Cecchi
\n4 Stars \u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\nI have been involved with the Cecchi family for many years. And I was there for the launch, as the first Coevo was released in 2009 with the 2006 vintage (which was also the first year I visited the Maremma project) – and is produced only in excellent vintages. This iconic Tuscany wine family work with around 400 hectares of vineyards divided across 6 estates between Tuscany and Umbria.
\nThe name \u2018Coevo\u2019 comes from the adjective \u2018coeval\u2019 referring to being contemporary. The purpose for this wine, like all crafted by the passionate team at Cecchi is to showcase the unique character of each vintage through an honest expression. With this in mind, the blend varies according to the vintage, while always keeping Sangiovese as the core, which gives the most authentic and historically regional fingerprint.
\nThe Sangiovese fruit is off their \u2018Solare\u2019 vineyard and the Cabernet Sauvignon off \u2018La Gavina\u2019 (no I did not make up this name) – from their historic vineyards of Castellina in Chianti. While the Merlot and Petit Verdot come from the \u2018Poggio la Lepre\u2019 vineyard, off the \u2018Val delle Rose\u2019 property in Maremma.
\nThe combination of parcels and varietals is driven by the philosophy of balance – influenced by the seasons ripening conditions from the different sites across Tuscany – crafting the best cuvee, showcasing typicity and vintage personality. Separate vinification has produced an elegant, long-lasting wine. Fermentation was in tank at between 25-30\u00b0C, with two weeks maceration for all varietals. After blending the wine matured for 18 months in barrique and tonneau (500L) oak barrels, and then in bottle for at least 12 months before being released. \n \u2022 As you pour this wine into a generous glass, you will be greeted by a rich, dark red colour and subtle crimson hue. On the nose, your will be hypnotized by dark wild berries, cacao and dried spices. On the palate you can taste the alchemy between the lifted Sangiovese tannins and the seasoning of the Petit Verdot and the appropriate structure given by the Cabernet, rounded nicely by the soft nature of the Merlot.
\nThe time in oak has combined nicely varietal characters and infused a cohesive bond between the dark fruits, coffee, tobacco spice and fruit acidity giving the wine a generosity along with confident grace. The wine has elegance, complexity, style and structure with a memorable silky finish. A contemporary wine, in name and nature. \nThis 2013 Cecchi \u2018Coevo\u2019 has 14% Alc.\/vol. Decant for 30-45 minutes and serve in a generously shaped red wine glass at 17\u00b0- 18\u00b0C. \n A contemporary wine expressing elegance and style while respecting tradition. <\/em>\n

<\/p>\n\nCELLARING POTENTIAL: *(Review 15\/5\/21)
\nWith soft decanting, drinking well this season; and will hold nicely for another 3 – 5 years.
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\nFOOD PAIRING SUGGESTIONS:
\nPerfect wine pairing with prime cuts of meats bbq\u2019d or grilled, wild game served with a wine jus and seasonal vegetables, rich pasta dishes, along with rich earthy vegetarian cuisine, plus aged hard cheeses – enjoy. <\/em>\n\t\t\t\t\"Cecchi-Brothers-Image-01\"\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\"PDF-Icon-03\"\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t

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