Sangiovese di Toscana (2022)

About this wine

Cecchi Toscana is made from Sangiovese and is labeled as a Tuscan IGT produced to highlight immediacy and fresh fruit. The nose shows red cherry and plum with a clear floral note of violet and iris. On the palate it is medium bodied with lively acidity and moderate, fine tannins that give structure without heaviness. The wine emphasizes fruit clarity and a clean finish rather than heavy oak influence, and it drinks as an approachable everyday Tuscan red. Typical alcohol is around thirteen percent, and the style reflects Cecchi’s long history with Sangiovese and their aim for a straightforward, fruit driven expression.

About the grape

Sangiovese is the classical red grape of central Italy, with roots in Tuscany where it became the backbone of Chianti and other regional wines, prized for its bright acidity and floral notes. The variety is known for firm but fine tannins and a natural tendency to express local soils, which is why producers like Cecchi focus on single varietal bottlings to show place and year. Cecchi makes its Cecchi Toscana as 100 percent Sangiovese, sourcing fruit from its Tuscan holdings around Castellina in Chianti and vinifying mainly in temperature controlled stainless steel to preserve freshness and floral character. In this bottling Sangiovese is handled for immediacy and moderate structure, reflecting the estate practice of highlighting ripe fruit and clear varietal traits rather than heavy oak treatment.

Quick facts

• 🗣️ The family name Cecchi is pronounced check ee, which surprises many first time buyers.
• 🏷️ On the label this Sangiovese is presented as a Toscana IGT, a designation that signals a fresh, approachable style rather than strict regional rules.
• 🌸 Tasters often note a distinctive violet and iris floral note in the aroma, a floral signature that makes it instantly recognizable.
• 📜 Cecchi began as a family estate in 1893, so this bottle carries more than a century of Tuscan winemaking tradition.
• 🌍 This wine is crafted to be an everyday, ready to drink Sangiovese offering strong value which helped it become a popular import in markets like the United States.

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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.