Chianti, 1976 Red Wine
Luigi Cecchi
Bottle size: 75cl
ABV: 12%
Price:
£99.00
Description
This mature Chianti comes from Luigi Cecchi, a historic Tuscan producer known for crafting elegant, age-worthy Sangiovese wines that reflect the traditional character of the Chianti region. The wine displays a deep ruby-red colour with garnet highlights, reflecting over forty-five years of careful maturation. On the nose, it reveals aromas of dried cherries, plum, gentle spice, leather, and subtle earthy notes of forest floor. The palate is smooth and balanced, with softened tannins carrying flavours of stewed red fruits, hints of orange zest, and delicate herbal undertones. The finish is long, elegant, and harmonious, highlighting the wine’s depth, finesse, and classic Chianti character.
Decanting: Stand the bottle upright for 2–3 days prior to opening to allow any sediment to settle. Decant slowly and carefully through a fine strainer, allowing 1–2 hours of gentle aeration before serving at 16–18°C. A fragile cork is very common with older bottles, where the wine has been in prolonged contact with the cork over many decades. We therefore recommend straining any cork fragments during the decanting process.
Condition
Good conditions