Sangiovese di Toscana (2022)

About this wine

This is a Sangiovese labeled Toscana Rosso from the Cecchi estate, produced in Tuscany and bottled by Cecchi in Castellina in Chianti. It pours a clear ruby color and offers primary aromas of sour cherry, red plum, and violet with a hint of dried herbs. On the palate the wine is medium bodied with fresh acidity and moderate, fine tannins that give a clean, slightly sapid finish. The texture is direct and approachable, driven by juicy red fruit and a mineral lift that keeps the wine lively. The wine is commonly stated at about 13 percent alcohol and is made as a straightforward Sangiovese Toscana IGT expression focused on fruit clarity and balance.

About the grape

Sangiovese is a centuries old Tuscan grape that likely evolved in central Italy, and it has been the backbone of the region since medieval times. The variety is known for its bright acidity and red fruit character, it thrives on the mixed clay and limestone soils of Tuscany and is widely planted across the hills around Castellina in Chianti where Cecchi is based. In this Cecchi bottling Sangiovese is used alone to show directness and moderate structure, with vineyard selection and gentle vinification aimed at preserving freshness and floral notes rather than heavy oak aging.

Quick facts

• 🍷 This Toscana Rosso is Cecchi’s approachable Sangiovese that was created to celebrate the grape’s floral character and immediate drinkability.
• 🌸 The 2022 bottling often shows aromatic notes of violet and iris, a scent profile Cecchi highlights across its Sangiovese range.
• 🏛️ Cecchi is a family estate founded in 1893, so this everyday Toscana Rosso is born from over a century of Sangiovese experience.
• ✈️ The wine is crafted for broad export and helps power Cecchi’s global presence, the company today sells into dozens of countries worldwide.
• 🌿 Although easy to enjoy young, the 2022 was vinified to preserve freshness, making it a lively example of modern Tuscan Sangiovese.

Palate profile

Producer

Cecchi, established in 1893 by Luigi Cecchi, began as a professional wine-tasting consultancy in Tuscany, Italy. By the 1930s, the family expanded into wine production, exporting globally. In the 1970s, they relocated their headquarters to Castellina in Chianti, a historic Chianti Classico region. Over the decades, Cecchi has acquired several estates, including Villa Cerna, Val delle Rose, and Tenuta Alzatura, emphasizing sustainability and innovation in winemaking. Today, the fourth generation, led by Andrea and Cesare Cecchi, continues to uphold the family's commitment to quality and environmental stewardship.