At a glance

Producer

Cecchi

Region

Tuscany, Italy

Grape variety

Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot (Super Tuscan blend)

Wine type

Red

Body

Full-bodied and Smooth

Sweetness

Dry

Typical price

$70-$120 (USD, current secondary market range)

Tasting profile

Dried cherry, fig, leather, tobacco, cedar, earth. Tertiary notes prominent. Subtle fruit persists.

Evolution: Once fruit-forward and robust, now nuanced, more forest floor, balsamic and savory complexities.

At peak: Best structure and complexity likely between 2016-2020; now offers classic mature Super Tuscan elegance if well cellared.

Structure

Acidity

Medium-plus; sufficient for further life, but softening

Tannins

Resolved; supple and integrated

Alcohol

14.0% ABV (Typical)

Aging potential

Limited; best to drink soon, may fade rapidly

Drinking window

Peak drinking

2016 to 2020

Optimal window

2014 to 2022

Current status

Near or just past peak; advanced maturity expected

Current condition

Mature; tertiary flavors dominate, risk of decline if not well-cellared

The 2006 Coevo Cecchi was constructed for long-term aging—stellar in its first decade, it has now developed full tertiary character. If perfectly stored, it delivers classic evolved Super Tuscan richness, but its window is closing, and risk of decline accelerates from this point onward.

Food pairing

Braised beef, aged Pecorino, porcini risotto, wild boar ragu, roasted game birds.

Serving

Decant

Not required

Sustainability

Sustainability score: 7/10

Cecchi has implemented sustainable vineyard management: reduced chemical inputs, water conservation initiatives, solar energy adoption, lightened bottle weight since 2010 (post-2006), eco-friendly packaging advances, ISO 14001 environmental management system.

Cecchi is among Tuscany’s recognized leaders in sustainability, having pioneered modern low-impact viticulture in the region. For the 2006 vintage, environmental standards were above average but not at today’s best-in-class: integrated pest management and early renewable energy use were pluses, but glass bottles were heavier than subsequent post-2010 vintages, and there were no formal organic/biodynamic certifications for this release. Export carbon costs apply outside Italy/EU. Overall, strong for its era, but not fully at the cutting edge.