Maremma Toscana IL CILIEGIOLO "VAL DELLE ROSE" DOC CECCHI
| Sommelier score | 91/100 | 2023 |
| Winery | CECCHI |
| Denomination | Maremma Toscana DOC |
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Grapes | 100% Ciliegiolo |
| 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 | Pasta all'amatriciana, Gnocchi al ragù, Risotto, Sliced beef, Cockerel grilled, wild game, Medium-aged cheeses, White Meat |
| Region | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Style | Medium-bodied and fragrant |
| Wine list | Maremma Toscana |
A DOC wine from the Maremma Toscana that embodies all the local tradition. The Cecchi winery produces this wine with 95% Merlot grapes of the blend, to which 5% Cabernet Franc grapes are added. The origin of the vineyards used lies in the heart of the Maremma Toscana, near Grosseto. The vinification takes place in red with cold pre-fermentation maceration. The traditional fermentation follows which extends for 15 days. Lastly, the aging of the wine.
Characteristics of this wine from Cecchi winery
On the organoleptic examination, Ciliegiolo di Toscana Cecchi shows an intense ruby red color enriched with violet reflections. The perfume has very clear, intense and well-defined aromas, which decline on mineral notes, accompanied by a well-defined fruit of cherry and plum. The taste is very solid, broad, with vibrant tannins that match the alcoholic component. Sapid, tasty, it has a crescendo finish.
Suggested food pairings while tasting this red wine
This wine is excellent with meat sauces, red meats and medium-aged cheeses. The optimum serving temperature is 16°C.
