Cecchi Classic Chianti

Powerful, spicy table wine. Mostly made from sangiovese with some cabernet sauvignon added. This makes it taste stronger than other chiantis. Color, taste: red, robust Grape variety: sangiovese, canaiolo, cabernet sauvignon Country, region: Italy, Tuscany Good with: Beef, Pork Awarded: De Grote Hamersma 7.5 In 1893, Luigi Cecchi gave himself the title of professional taster. He was thus the first official 'palatista' (= taster) of Italy and knew how to separate the wheat from the chaff. This is very useful when trading wine. Luigi selected the best chiantis and ensured that the high quality of Tuscan wine received attention, both within and especially outside Italy. Cecchi thus became one of the first international wine brands. In the beginning, everything revolved around chianti