It seems a foregone conclusion yet when it comes to wine and Chianti it is good not to make this mistake. Excellence here characterizes vineyards, wineries and families with centuries-old traditions.
Since 1893 Cecchi has been synonymous with quality wine. In that year, the forefather of Luigi Cecchi began a path that will lead subsequent generations to lead one of the most important wineries in Italy, with vineyards in renowned Tuscan appellations, such as Chianti Classico, Maremma and San Gimignano, and in Umbria, in the production area of Sagrantino di Montefalco.
Which Chianti Classico is for you?
At the top of the company's qualitative pyramid is the Gli Scudi line, consisting of three Chianti Classico based on Sangiovese harvested in its own vineyards in Castellina in Chianti.
THEl Chianti Classico Family History, with a production of about 900,000 bottles, is the one in which Cecchi identifies himself most and is also the best known label abroad.
It accompanies the most classic recipes of Italian cuisine: try it with pasta with meat sauce and baked chicken.
The Chianti Classico Reserve Family Reserve it is born only in the best years from a rigorous selection of the grapes and in a limited quantity of about 40,000 bottles. With aromas of ripe fruit and spices, it goes well with large roasts and grilled meats.
And then the rarer label, il Chianti Classico Grand Selection Family Value: produced in just 13,000 bottles, it is velvety, elegant, exciting. It is a wine to be uncorked on special occasions with game and aged cheeses.
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