CECCHI Chianti Foriero, Cecchi 2009 The Cecchi family trace their winemaking roots to 1893 when Luigi Cecchi set up his own business as a wine taster and broker in the Poggibonsi region. In the 1970s, Cecchi moved to Castellina in Chianti, an area which has traditionally produced Chianti Classico. Since then its reputation has gone from strength to strength becoming one of the leading producers in Tuscany and beyond. The Cecchi family now own four properties: • Villa Cerna in the Chianti Classico region • Castello di Montauto at San Gimignano • Val delle Rose near Grosseto, in the Tuscan Maremma, the production area for the Morellino di Scansano • Tenuta Alzatura at Montefalco, in Umbria Since 2004, following the death of Luigi (the son of the founder), his sons Cesare and Andrea, along with their mother Anita, have run the company with enthusiasm and passion. Grape Varieties 90% Sangiovese 10% Canaiolo Food Matching Note: Chianti Cecchi is made for food, especially suitable with salamis, hams and white meats. When aged it is well paired to roasts, grilled meats and game. Best served at a temperature of 16-18°C. Tasting Note: Chianti Cecchi is characterised by a red ruby colour, which tends towards garnet red when aged. On the nose it is intensely aromatic with notes of violets. On the palate it is well balanced with the classic signature of Chianti which make it such a good match with food. Grape: Crafted from the King of Italian red grapes in Tuscany, Sangiovese. Location: Produced in a subregion region of Tuscany, Italy, between the historic cities of Florance and Siena. Flavour: Aromatic with notes of red fruit and violets, a classic Chianti. USP: Produced in the rolling hills of Tuscany. Combined: Crafted from Sangiovese in the Chianti region surrounded by the rolling Tuscan Hills, this wine is aromatic with notes of red fruit and violets. Vinification Note: Chianti is produced in the area outlined by the appellation regulations of production in the provinces of Siena, Florence, Arezzo, Pisa and Pistoia. These areas are collectively known as the Tuscan Hills, which have an ancient winemaking heritage. Chianti Cecchi is a marriage of the classic traditions of Chianti (particularly the grape varieties) with the very best of modern winemaking. Find this wine at www.winestore.co.uk Price: £57.23 (Including VAT at 20%)