By Famiglia Cecchi
2015 Chianti Classico DOCG 'Riserva di Famiglia'

History
Established in 1893, Cecchi (pronounced check-ee) is one of the most prominent and established producers in Tuscany, pioneering the growth and development of the Sangiovese grape worldwide. Cecchi embodies Tuscan authenticity with an emphasis on innovation and sustainability, crafting wines that showcase the pure expressions of the family's historic vineyards. The Cecchi Chianti Classico 'Riserva di Famiglia' is the wine most representative of the Cecchi family's winemaking philosophy of showcasing the purity and quality of the Sangiovese grape, and only produced in the best vintage years.

Wine Details
Appellation: Chianti Classico DOCG
Varietals: 90% Sangiovese, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon
Color: Intense ruby red
Aroma: Broad and ethereal notes of ripe fruit and spices
Taste: Elegant and refined with flavors of dark raspberry, currants, earth, and ripe red fruit. Luscious tannins.
Vineyards: Alkaline soil composition. Elevation of 250 meters.
Aging: 12 months in oak casks, minimum three months in bottle before release
[Information provided by Terlato]

CECCHI CHIANTI CLASSICO RISERVA DI FAMIGLIA 2015
Tuesday, September 11, 2018
Country: Italy
Region: Tuscany
Vintage: 2015
Score: 93
A complex red showing aromas of raspberries, red plums, tangerines and hot stones. Medium to full body, round and velvety tannins and a bright, precise finish. Drink now or hold.

Cecchi, Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG (Tuscany, Italy) "Riserva di Famiglia" 2015
Cecchi’s Chianti Classico Riserva, unsurprisingly, is bigger and more powerful than their 2019 regular (annata) bottling. Weighing in at 14 percent stated alcohol, it has more power, yet retains elegance. The wood is still showing at this stage, but from my experience with their wines, it will become better integrated after another year or so in the bottle. The balance of dark cherries and savory bitterness is still enthralling. The energy provided by its acidity is amazing, especially considering the warmth of the vintage. My advice is to drink their 2019 Chianti Classico now and over the next year or two, while this one rests in the cellar.   
Points: 92
Reviewed By: Michael Apstein
Review Date: April 12, 2022

Cecchi Chianti Classico Riserva di Famiglia 2015
Score: 92
Price: $48
Wine Type and Color: Red Still
Magazine Issue: Oct 15, 2018
Region: Italy / Chianti Classico
Reviewed by: Bruce Sanderson
In the austere camp, delivering plum, cherry, graphite, leather and earth notes. Vibrant, firm and long, in a traditional style. Headed in the right direction, but just needs time to get there. Best from 2021 through 2032.

2015 Cecchi Chianti Classico Riserva di Famiglia
Producer: Cecchi
Location: Italy, Tuscany, Chianti Classico
Color: Red
Price: $48
Rating: 90
Tasting Date: 12/13/2018
Maturity: 2018 - 2025
Reviewed By: Jeb Dunnuck
Source: Importer Highlight: New Releases from Terlato
A step up over the 2014, the 2015 Riserva di Famiglia offers more purity and vibrancy in its blackberry and black cherry fruits, and it's medium-bodied, has terrific spice, dried herbs, and leather nuances, ripe tannins, and a great finish. It's already delicious yet has good freshness and purity, and should easily keep for 6-7 years or more.

2015 Famiglia Cecchi Chianti Classico Riserva di Famiglia
Rating: 90
Producer: Famiglia Cecchi
Wine Region: Italy, Tuscany, Chianti Classico, Castellina in Chianti
Color / Type / Sweetness: Red / Table / Dry
Importer Information: Terlato Wines International, Volio Imports
Reviewed by: Monica Larner
Drink Date: 2018 - 2026
The 2015 Chianti Classico Riserva di Famiglia (90% Sangiovese with other red grapes aged in botti for 12 months), is a plump and rich red wine with lots of primary fruit intensity. This warm-vintage expression delivers thick layers of black cherry, dried blackberry, spice and cured tobacco. The tannins are soft and yielding. The ripeness is almost too much of a good thing. The wine reveals a very accessible and immediate personality.
Published: Oct 31, 2018

Cecchi, Riserva di Famiglia Riserva 2015 Chianti Classico
Producer: Cecchi
Cuvee: Riserva di Famiglia
Classification: Riserva
Appellation: Chianti Classico
Region: Toscana
Country: Italy
Colour: Red
Score: 15/20
Published on: 6 Mar 2018
Date tasted: 13 Feb 2018
Reviewer: Walter Speller
Castellina in Chianti. 90% Sangiovese, [...].
Concentrated ruby with orange tinges. Cherry, tea leaves and a touch of Band-Aid. Round and easy-going with a little acidity on the finish and with slightly tough tannins. Ready now. (WS)