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Luigi Cecchi purchased Villa Cerna in 1962, during a key rebuilding moment for Chianti Classico. This was the first of the Cecchi Family’s estate purchases, though they had been making wine for decades prior. The family has since completely restored the original structure and constructed the winemaking facility and cellar. Over the past 60+ years they have reorganized and revitalized the vineyards, undertaking meticulous environmental research to identify the ideal clones for the local soil types and microclimates of the property. The soil here dates back to the Pilocene era and includes a mix of clay, limestone, yellow sand, calcareous marine fossils. The swooping valley that leads up to Castellina in Chianti provides ideal sun exposure for the vineyards of Villa Cerna, of which almost 95% are Sangiovese and 5% are native varietals that were already present on the land. Like all of the Cecchi Family Estates, Villa Cerna is reaching into the future of winemaking through a commitment to the traditional varietals and styles of the region. The Cecchi family places a special focus on hospitality at Villa Cerna, using it to showcase the values shared by each of their properties. Its strategic location at the “gates” of Chianti Classico make it well-suited to welcome visitors to the famed appellation, offering beautiful dining experiences at their restaurant, Foresteria, and greeting travelers with stunning architecture, sweeping vineyard views, and--of course--their signature wines.\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2023-08-14T16:13:38-04:00","created_at":"2023-08-11T19:46:40-04:00","vendor":"CaskCartel.com","type":"Wine","tags":["Country_Italy","Other_Wine","Producer_Villa Cerna","Region_Tuscany","RK1108","Source_WineOnlineDelivery0823","Type_Red Wine","Varietal_Sangiovese"],"price":17800,"price_min":17800,"price_max":17800,"available":true,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":43255737647242,"title":"Default Title","option1":"Default Title","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":null,"requires_shipping":true,"taxable":false,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"2015 | Villa Cerna | Chianti Classico Riserva","public_title":null,"options":["Default Title"],"price":17800,"weight":5443,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_management":"shopify","barcode":null,"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[],"quantity_rule":{"min":1,"max":null,"increment":1}}],"images":["\/\/caskcartel.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/18_e6e33420-cf58-4f9e-bcdf-a6130f4a6d38.png?v=1691797709"],"featured_image":"\/\/caskcartel.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/18_e6e33420-cf58-4f9e-bcdf-a6130f4a6d38.png?v=1691797709","options":["Title"],"media":[{"alt":"2015 | Villa Cerna | Chianti Classico Riserva at CaskCartel.com","id":24922994802826,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.301,"height":512,"width":154,"src":"\/\/caskcartel.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/18_e6e33420-cf58-4f9e-bcdf-a6130f4a6d38.png?v=1691797709"},"aspect_ratio":0.301,"height":512,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/caskcartel.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/18_e6e33420-cf58-4f9e-bcdf-a6130f4a6d38.png?v=1691797709","width":154}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003ch2\u003eRed Wine: 2015 | Villa Cerna | Chianti Classico Riserva\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAromas of roasted coffee bean, vanilla and a hint of violet lead the nose. 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Luigi Cecchi purchased Villa Cerna in 1962, during a key rebuilding moment for Chianti Classico. This was the first of the Cecchi Family’s estate purchases, though they had been making wine for decades prior. The family has since completely restored the original structure and constructed the winemaking facility and cellar. Over the past 60+ years they have reorganized and revitalized the vineyards, undertaking meticulous environmental research to identify the ideal clones for the local soil types and microclimates of the property. The soil here dates back to the Pilocene era and includes a mix of clay, limestone, yellow sand, calcareous marine fossils. The swooping valley that leads up to Castellina in Chianti provides ideal sun exposure for the vineyards of Villa Cerna, of which almost 95% are Sangiovese and 5% are native varietals that were already present on the land. Like all of the Cecchi Family Estates, Villa Cerna is reaching into the future of winemaking through a commitment to the traditional varietals and styles of the region. The Cecchi family places a special focus on hospitality at Villa Cerna, using it to showcase the values shared by each of their properties. Its strategic location at the “gates” of Chianti Classico make it well-suited to welcome visitors to the famed appellation, offering beautiful dining experiences at their restaurant, Foresteria, and greeting travelers with stunning architecture, sweeping vineyard views, and--of course--their signature wines.\u003c\/p\u003e"}