The Cecione Valley rises in the heart of the Chianti lands, land of great wines and land of reds all produced respecting the typicality and craftsmanship, this is where the IGT Sangiovese “Campo dell’Orzo” 2020
IGT Sangiovese “Campo dell’Orzo” 2020
Il Vallone di Cecione is a small reality located near Panzano in Chianti in the heart of the Chianti Classico Black Rooster. The estate is developed on approximately 8 hectares of which 4 are vineyards and 700 olive trees. Always focused on quality since 2010 the production is organic. The management has always been in the hands of the Anichini family, today it is Francesco who carries it forward with the help of his parents. The name derives from the area, Cecione, where the farm is located while Vallone comes from a plot of land that slopes down from the house to the valley, an area particularly suited for theexcellent wine.
the name Campo dell'Barley, describes the small piece of land where my grandfather Giovanni (present on the label with me in a photo from the early 80s) once cultivated his vegetable garden and where the barley was planted that the family needed to obtain food for the animals. The importance of this field and the bond we had, gave me the idea of making a wine that reminds me of him, of those who preceded me and of the beautiful moments of my childhood in Cecione.
Production is mainly concentrated in 5 labels: the Chianti Classico, a Pure Canaiolo, one Black Malvasia in purity, a Pure Sangiovese (“Barley Field”) and a Sangiovese rosé dedicated to Francesco's daughter (Allegra). On the label of each wine there are images referring to people from the Anichini family or to very particular moments that mark historical passages or family memories that are indissoluble over time.
My family has been producing wine for over a hundred years in full respect of the most ancient Chianti tradition, cultivating the small fields around the old house located in the splendid valley of Cecione and in the Conca d'Oro of Panzano.
A history tuscany, a family story.
Data sheet: IGT Sangiovese “Campo dell’Orzo” 2020
PRODUCTION AREA: Cecione valley and in the Conca d'Oro of Panzano. The vineyards are fortified and enriched with propolis infusions, nettle and sowing of various herbs such as rocket, clover and broad bean. This wine is born from the selection of our best Sangiovese. Vinified in concrete tanks with a very long maceration on the skins and subsequent refinement in large oak barrel for about 1 year.
TYPE OF SOIL: medium-textured clayey.
TRAINING SYSTEM: Tuscan arch
HARVEST The grapes are harvested exclusively by hand in crates, between the last week of September and the first of October.
GRAPE VARIETY: Sangiovese 100% selection
EXPOSURE: South East
AVERAGE YIELD PER HA: 55-60 ql
MATURATION: fermentation with indigenous yeasts on the pomace in a concrete vat for approximately 40 days.
REFINEMENT: 1 year in oak barrels
ORGANOLEPTIC CHARACTERISTICS:
Notes: Ruby red color with hints of spice and enveloping tannins, complex but elegant with a persistent finish.
Pairings: Medium/long-aged cheeses, red meats, stews and pasta.
Organic wine
