Chianti Classico Cecchi

APPELLATIONDenominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita
AREA OF PRODUCTIONCastellina in Chianti area of Chianti Classico
HARVEST / VINTAGE2012
NUMBER BOTTLES1.500.000
GRAPES VARIETYSangiovese 90%, other grape varieties 10%
ALTITUDE250 mt above sea level
SOIL COMPOSITIONMiddle Dough alkaline presence with stones
TONNES OF GRAPE PER HECTARE7 Tonnes
CULTIVATION TECHNIQUESpurred Cordon
HARVESTFirst ten days of October
VINIFICATIONTraditional in red with controlled temperature
METHOD OF FERMENTATIONStainless Steel tanks
FERMENTATION TEMPERATURE26 °C
LENGTH OF FERMENTATION18 days
DATE OF BOTTLINGfrom October following the harvest
BOTTLE AGEMinimum 2 months
SERVICE TEMPERATURE18 °C
ALCOHOLIC CONTENT13 %
TASTING NOTESIt is the protagonist among Cecchi wines, Chianti Classico is exported worldwide. It is the wine in which the company identifies more. His high profile is the result of a long experience. The Cecchi family has always believed in that name that represents the past, present and especially the future of Tuscan wines. The main grape is Sangiovese. Red ruby tending to garnet with aging, fine nose, the taste is intense and persistent, its structure is large and with a great balance.
SERVE WITHred meats and rich poultry dishes

Region Description

The best wines from this noble grape come from Tuscany, particularly in the Brunello di Montalcino and Chianti districts, although it is gaining in popularity in California. Sangiovese grapes make wine that is medium to high in acidity and firm in tannin; the wines can be light to full-bodied depending on where the grapes are grown. The aromas and flavors are fruity, often of a cherry-like quality. Hints of violets or a nutty character can also be present.