Chianti Classico Gran Selezione "VILLA ROSA" DOCG CECCHI
| Sommelier score | 95/100 | 2024 |
| 3 Bicchieri gambero rosso |
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2023 |
| 3 Bicchieri gambero rosso |
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2024 |
| Winery | CECCHI |
| Denomination | Chianti Classico Docg |
| Vintage | 2019 |
| Grapes | 100% Sangiovese |
| Alcohol content | 14,00% |
| Cl | 75cl |
| Sulfites | Contains sulphites |
| Code ICQRF | SI/3537 |
| Winery headquarter | Cecchi - Castellina in Chianti (SI) - Loc. Casina dei Ponti, 56 |
| Bottle size | Standard bottle |
| Combination | Cold cuts and salami, Hard cheese, Tagliatelle with mushrooms, Fillet with green pepper, Florentina Steak, wild game, Scallops with mushrooms, Sliced beef |
| Region | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Style | Full-bodied and intense |
| Wine list | Chianti |
A classic Chianti that respects the most ancient traditions of the Cecchi winery. From 100% Sangiovese grapes vinification in purity. The vinification is carried out in steel tanks, with controlled temperatures and maintained in the restricted range that goes from 25 to 28 °C. The malolactic fermentation took place in steel, before the maturation period in French oak barrels which lasted for 15 months. Finally, the refinement of the wine which involved a resting phase in concrete containers in the months preceding bottling.
Characteristics of this Tuscan red wine
On the organoleptic examination, the wine shows a lively and bright red color, the scent is extremely elegant, characterized by floral notes that overlap and integrate with a delicate fruity and light spicy notes. The taste expressed in the mouth is savory, balanced and always vibrant, with the tannin that relaxes and opens to a lively and harmonious finish.
Suggested food pairings while tasting this Chianti Classico
A wine that goes as much with red meats as with game. To be paired with tagliatelle with venison ragout. The optimal serving temperature is 16-18 °C.
