Tenuta Alzatura

At the end of the 1990s, the Cecchi Family invested in the Sagrantino di Montefalco territory, a prestigious Umbrian denomination that achieved DOCG status in 1992. Famiglia Cecchi quickly identified the elements behind the quality obtained by Montefalco wineries: the combination of the unique Sagrantino grape variety and the expressive terroir.

Unlike the other Famiglia Cecchi Tuscan estates, which are formed by a single vineyard, Tenuta Alzatura has three different vineyards in three different areas: Monterone, San Marco, and Alzatura, all inside of the Montefalco appellation. Tenuta Alzatura and the Sagrantino di Montefalco DOCG are prime examples of territories where agriculture has shaped the culture for generations. Combined, the soil types (clay with sand and limestone pockets), typical rolling hills in the countryside with the best expositions for late ripening grapes varietals, and deep care of the vineyards–organic agricultural and winemaking methods emphasize the quality of each varietals–create wines of depth, substance, and strong personality.

In addition to the Montefalco Sagrantino DOCG, which is a 100% Sagrantino wine, the family has always believed in the potential of Montefalco Rosso, a blend of 70% Sangiovese, 15% Sagrantino, and 15% Merlot. Montefalco Rosso is a full-bodied and balanced wine with jammy aromas of blackberry and currant. It is a unique union of the power of Sangiovese and Sagrantino, plus the appeal of Merlot!

Our Relationship

Anyone who wouldn’t want to work with the Cecchi family would have to be nuts, and when I was contacted by the family about representing their wines in the US I was excited to say the least. Andrea and his family have over 125 years of winemaking history in the Chianti Classico region and their family name is amongst the most recognizable in Italian wine.

Volio has the opportunity to build the estates for the family. These are the gems of their vineyard holdings and really represent the future of the Cecchi name.

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