Rosato di Allegra IGT

Il Vallone di Cecione is located in the heart of the Chianti lands, a land of great wines and of reds all produced while respecting typicity and craftsmanship, and this is where Rosato di Allegra Igt is born. Rosato di Allegra Igt Il Vallone di Cecione is a small estate located near Panzano in Chianti, in the heart of Chianti Classico gallo nero. The farm extends over about 8 hectares, of which 4 are vineyard and 700 are olive trees. Always focused on quality, since 2010 production has been organic. 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 comes 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 to excellent wine. This rosé is a dedication to my daughter Allegra. We produce it with selected Sangiovese grapes using the salasso (bleeding) technique. Part of the liquid from the best Sangiovese, which is beginning to ferment, is separated and placed in another vat to continue fermentation. The result is a fresh wine that is easy to drink. In the photo taken in our vineyards, a ladybird rests on a vine. Thanks to our extremely natural way of working, we can observe not only the growth of the vines but also more and more insects, bees and ladybirds around, making us happy with our choices. Production is essentially concentrated on 5 labels: Chianti Classico, a pure Canaiolo, a pure Malvasia Nera, a pure Sangiovese ("Campo dell'Orzo") and a Sangiovese rosé dedicated to Francesco's daughter (Allegra). On the label of each wine there are images referring to members of the Anichini family or to very special moments that mark historical milestones or family memories that remain indissoluble over time. My family has been producing wine for over a hundred years in full respect of the oldest Chianti tradition, cultivating the small fields around the old house located in the beautiful Cecione valley and in the Conca d'Oro of Panzano. A Tuscan story, a family story.

Technical sheet: Rosato di Allegra Igt

PRODUCTION AREA: the Cecione valley and the Conca d'Oro of Panzano. The vineyards are fortified and enriched with propolis infusions, nettle and sowings of various herbs such as arugula, clover and broad bean. This rosé is a dedication to my daughter Allegra. We produce it with selected Sangiovese grapes using the salasso (bleeding) technique. Part of the liquid from the best Sangiovese, which is beginning to ferment, is separated and placed in another vat to continue fermentation. The result is a fresh wine that is easy to drink. SOIL TYPE: tending towards clay, medium texture. TRAINING SYSTEM: Tuscan arch and spurred cordon. HARVEST: The grapes are harvested exclusively by hand in crates, between the last week of September and the first week of October. GRAPE VARIETY: 100% Sangiovese EXPOSURE: South East AVERAGE YIELD PER HA: 55-60 quintals RIPENING: fermentation with native yeasts in steel vats (about 21 days) with 1 day of skin contact, followed by fermentation without skins for about 20 days (salasso). AGEING: steel vat. ORGANOLEPTIC CHARACTERISTICS: Notes: a fresh, straightforward wine with a colour that varies from year to year, sometimes tending towards orange, other times towards pink. Pairings: appetisers, cheeses and light meals, with seasonal vegetables and fish. Organic wine