James Suckling: ‘A Triumph for Cecchi’
The 2013 Cecchi Chianti Classico Riserva di Famiglia has received a score of 94 points.
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Sep 14
Cecchi Wins 4 Medals at TEXSOM
The 32nd TEXSOM International Wine Awards drew 3,200 wines, which were tasted by 67 judges, and Cecchi was honored to receive four medals:
Gold
2010 Cecchi Riserva di Famiglia Chianti Classico DOCG
Silver
2012 Cecchi Chianti Classico DOCG
Bronze
2011 Cecchi Coevo Toscana IGT
2013 Cecchi Sangiovese Toscana IGT
Learn more about the awards at the TEXSOM website here.
Food and Drink Chicago: ‘5 Fine Tuscan Wines to Love’
Barbara Payne, blogging at FoodandDrinkChicago.com, tasted through the Cecchi portfolio and found “5 Fine Tuscan Wines to Love,” starting with the Sangiovese:
Cecchi Sangiovese di Toscana 2013 (~$15) is very fresh Tuscany wine fermented only in stainless steel tanks (no oak barrels). It’s a violet-red color with bright aromas of ripe raspberry and red fruits and fruit-forward flavors of raspberry, cranberry and plum. YUM! Perfect with spaghetti, pizza and pasta.
To read about all the wines, see Barbara’s story here.
Robb Report Features Cecchi’s COEVO
"A superbly delineated Super Tuscan whose ... profound structure and fine-grained tannins are softened by a textured, complex finish."
Odd Bacchus: Cecchi Proves Chianti Deserves ‘Serious Attention’
"This was no rough-and-tumble Chianti. The wine had real elegance." — Wine writer Rob Frisch
Morellino di Scansano, Cecchi Highlighted in SOMM Journal
Writing in SOMM Journal, David Ransom takes a look at “Sangiovese’s Next Frontier,” and finds the Morellino di Scansano DOCG – named for the local term for Sangiovese, and for the town of Scansano – one of the main places where the grape is taking off. And Checchi is there.
“Names like Biodi Santi, Cecchi, Folonari, Frescobaldi, Guicciardini, and Poliziano have all invested in the region with the vision of creating quality wines alongside the region’s independent producers such as Moris Farms, Roccapesta, Mantellassi, and others.”
Click on the image at right to download a PDF of the page on Morellino di Scansano, or visit SOMM Journal here to see the full article.
Also, see these links for details on three Checchi Morellino di Scansano wines:
Odd Bacchus Explores Maremma With Andrea Cecchi
"Cecchi makes highly regarded wines in an obscure but very exciting region of Italy: Maremma."
COEVO a ‘Must-Try Wine for 2016’
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.
SOMM Journal: A Q&A With Cecchi’s Leaders
Journalist Lana Bortolot explores the future of winemaking in Tuscany with Andrea and Cesare Cecchi.
Spotlight on Cecchi in the Palate Press
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.
