Questo vino
Vineyard and terroir
The grapes come from the vineyards of the Villa Cerna estate, at 280 m above sea level. The soils are alkaline with gravel deposits. The estate lies at the gateway to the appellation and receives winery visitors.
Grapes
Sangiovese with a small addition of Colorino, which balances the flavours and adds complexity.
Vinification
Traditional vinification in stainless steel tanks, intended to preserve the grapes' natural aromas and freshness.
Ageing
About 9 months in barriques, which soften the texture and develop a more complex profile. After bottling the wine rests a further 3 months.
Tasting profile
Elegant, with an interesting, complex aromatic profile.
Label / history
Cecchi acquired the Villa Cerna estate in the 1960s and began restoring and renovating it at once. The family-owned Cecchi company was founded in Tuscany in 1893 by the wine broker Luigi Cecchi and is now led by the brothers Cesare and Andrea Cecchi. Cecchi does not make Super Tuscan wines. Andrea Cecchi describes the family as traditional, preferring wines that are not weighed down by alcohol, with elegance and a long finish.
