James Suckling: ‘A Triumph for Cecchi’
The 2013 Cecchi Chianti Classico Riserva di Famiglia has received a score of 94 points.
Sep 14
The 2013 Cecchi Chianti Classico Riserva di Famiglia has received a score of 94 points.
"A superbly delineated Super Tuscan whose ... profound structure and fine-grained tannins are softened by a textured, complex finish."
"This was no rough-and-tumble Chianti. The wine had real elegance." — Wine writer Rob Frisch
"Cecchi makes highly regarded wines in an obscure but very exciting region of Italy: Maremma."
The Daily Meal‘s Gabe Sasso has selected “10 Must-Try Wines for 2016,” and Cecchi’s COEVO is in this special group. These are wines, Sasso writes in his introduction to the piece, that “all have two incredibly important things in common: They are all well-made and delicious.” Here’s what he had to say about Cecchi’s COEVO:
This new Super Tuscan wine in the Cecchi portfolio is a blend of sangiovese (60 percent), cabernet sauvignon (10 percent), petit verdot (20 percent), and merlot (10 percent). Each variety was fermented separately. It underwent 18 months of barrel aging and a year of bottle aging prior to release. From the word go, this is an impressive offering. The nose is gently layered with red fruit, leather, and savory herb aromas. The complex palate is stuffed with wave after wave of dried red fruits including cherries, cranberries, and more. Earth, black tea, a horn-o-plenty of spices, and bits of toasty oak are all in evidence on the prodigiously long finish. Some Super Tuscan wines are dominated by the international varieties to the point that the sangiovese character gets lost. That’s not the case here. Everything comes together to create a whole that is greater than the sum of its parts. A mere 200 cases were produced, so grab it before it’s gone.
You can find this write-up on the Web here, and learn more about COEVO here on the Cecchi Online Media Kit.
Journalist Lana Bortolot explores the future of winemaking in Tuscany with Andrea and Cesare Cecchi.
Wines from the Maremma, a province situated in the southernmost part of Tuscany, are becoming more visible to the public eye and as more enthusiasts discover this region, Cecchi is consistently among the top producers in mention.
Andrea and Cesare Cecchi at Val delle Rose Cellar
Cecchi is highlighted in this feature article on Morellino di Scansano as having been a great pioneer in the Maremma:
“By the 1990s, the area had attracted the attention of the Cecchi family. Well regarded in Italian viticulture since 1893, the Cecchis arrived in Morellino di Scansano in 1996, seeing great possibilities in this generous land. Accordingly, they established Val delle Rose, which is now one of the largest Morellino producers with over 205 acres currently planted.”
To read the full article click here.