{"id":7516,"date":"2022-05-20T15:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-05-20T03:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/grape-to-glass.com\/?page_id=7516"},"modified":"2022-05-22T19:37:24","modified_gmt":"2022-05-22T07:37:24","slug":"cecchi-toscana","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/grape-to-glass.com\/index.php\/cecchi-toscana\/","title":{"rendered":"Cecchi – authentic Toscana"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\t

CECCHI WINES – crafting authentic Toscana wines: 20 May 2022.<\/h3>\nThe Cecchi family\u2019s connection and knowledge of the historic Chianti Classico wine region is second to none. Cecchi Wines was founded in 1893 in Tuscany – Italy. After several years of experience as an assistant enologist in the wine cellars of the most famous commercial vineyards in the area, Luigi Cecchi set up his own business as a respected wine taster and broker.
\nIn 1919 his three sons started working in the family business, and Cecchi rapidly established their reputation in almost every region of Italy. In 1948 his grandson Luigi joined the company, and due to his father’s untimely death, ran the company on his own from 1953.
\nIn the 1970\u2019s Cecchi moved to \u2018Castellina in Chianti\u2019, an area renowned for producing quality Chianti Classico wine. In their cellars, their passionate winemaking team have access to the latest technology, while acknowledging and respecting the regions traditions. Vinification of their dynamic wines are carried out at their four commercial vineyard \/ wineries distributed across the famous appellations in Tuscany and Umbria: Villa Cerna in the Chianti Classico region, Castello di Montauto at San Gimignano, Val delle Rose near Grosseto, and Tenuta Alzatura at Montefalco, in Umbria. Since 2004, following the passing of Luigi, his sons Cesare and Andrea have run the company with enthusiasm and a focused passion.
\nAt Cecchi – \u2018Traditional wines, does not mean old wines\u2019. As Tuscany has modernised, the Cecchi family have pioneered and adopted both respectful as well as long venture winemaking changes.
\nOver the years I have had the pleasure on several occasions to visit all of their vineyards. Each time, the team who are an extension of the Cecchi family, make you feel so welcome, and they have included me in several exiting projects over the years. When you go through their wines – you can taste each have their own story – and the talented team are determined to respect and grow a positive future.\nHere are some brief words to describe my first impressions and the essence of each wine. An honest range of enjoyable drinking now wine expressions that are worth sharing.<\/em>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\"Cecchi-VNM-2017-01\"\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\tCecchi \u2018Vino Nobile di Montepulciano\u2019 DOCG 2017
\nGrape Varietals:<\/strong> 90% Sangiovese, 5% Canaiolo & 5% Colorino
\nGrowing Region:<\/strong> Montepulciano, Tuscany – Italy
\nDirectors \/ Winemaker:<\/strong> Brothers Cesare & Andrea Cecchi
\n4 Stars \u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605 \nCarefully selected parcels of fruit underwent traditional fermentation in small stainless-steel tanks for around 3 weeks. Then transferred into small oak barrels and aged for 24 months, then after careful tasting and blending it was bottled and rested for 3 months before release.
\n\u2022 The inviting aroma has forest berries, violets and dried spices. The palate is expressing good textural layers of wild berries, dark cherry flavours, ripe plums, a hint of mocha, vanilla spice and earthy undertones. The rustic tannins are also well controlled, along with the dovetailed oak giving good structure and balance to the classic dry finish.\n

\u2022 Mild decanting & serve between 15\u00b0- 17\u00b0C : 13.5% Alc. – Classic Dry Style : Cellar 2 – 3 years : *Retail ~ NZ$39.99 <\/p>\n\tCecchi \u2018Riserva di Famiglia\u2019 Chianti Classico DOCG 2017
\nGrape Varietals:<\/strong> 90% Sangiovese & 10% Cabernet Sauvignon
\nGrowing Region:<\/strong> Castellina, Chianti Classico – Italy
\nSenior Winemaker:<\/strong> Miria Bracali
\n4 Stars \u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605 \nAs each parcel of fruit arrived into the winery, the berries underwent a combination of traditional and modern vinification. Then transferred to oak, where it developed for 24 months in a mixture of aged oak barriques. Then after blending and bottling, rested for 3-4 months before release.
\n\u2022 On the nose hypnotic smoked spices, ripe cherries, mixed plums and violet notes. The engaging palate showcases red cherries, forest berries, mocha-chocolate, dried herbs and mixed spice wrapped in confident oak. The medium weight wine has rustic tannins and defined fruit acidity giving focus to the raw earthy nuance on a lingering dry finish.\n

\u2022 Medium decanting & serve between 15\u00b0- 17\u00b0C : 13.5% Alc. – Classic Dry Style : Cellar 3 – 4 years : *Retail ~ NZ$49.99 <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\"Cecchi-Riserva-2017-01\"\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\"Cecchi-Brunello-2015-01\"\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\tCecchi \u2018Brunello di Montalcino\u2019 DOCG 2015
\nGrape Varietal:<\/strong> 100% Sangiovese
\nGrowing Region:<\/strong> Montalcino, Tuscany – Italy
\nSenior Winemaker:<\/strong> Miria Bracali
\n4\u00bd Stars \u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2606 \nVinification took place in stainless-steel tanks, the wine was transferred to French oak barrels for 24 months, into a mix of 20% new and 80% two and three-year-old oak. After blending and bottling, it rested for another 24 months before release.
\n\u2022 An engaging fragrant aroma of dark cherries, wildflowers, dried herbs and a hint of cinnamon. These carry though onto the palate showcasing dark cherries, pomegranate, violets, cacao and controlled vanilla oak. All wrapped-up in confident tannins and natural fruit acidity resulting in a dynamic palate. The wines raw complexity is all in balance, with a lingering smooth dry finish.\n

\u2022 Respectful decanting & serve at 15\u00b0- 17\u00b0C : 14% Alc. – Classic Dry Style : Cellar 3 – 4 years : *Retail ~ NZ$74.99 <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\"Cecchi-May-Bottom-Banner-01\"\n\tThese authentic Cecchi Wines are available from Fine Wine Retailers \u2022 Restaurants \u2022 Wine Bars & Winery Website.
*(prices, vintages & availability will vary by outlet & country)\n

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