“The nose smolders with the spicy, warm earthiness…” Wine Enthusiast

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If Famiglia Cecchi is a familiar name, it’s probably because they own one of the icon wineries in Chianti. While they’ve been in the game since 1893, it was just in 2018 that they invested in Montalcino.

Decanter recently highlighted the new project, “Launched with the 2020 vintage (after needed improvements to the vineyard), Aminta is Cecchi’s newest project. In Montalcino’s southeast, the estate boasts an unimpeded view of Monte Amiata, which helped inspire the name – as did Anita, Giulia Cecchi’s grandmother and La Minta, one of the few operas that ends happily.”

But they are burying the lead a bit. Montalcino is not a large region, but not all of the terroir is the same. Their vineyard is in the unofficial sub-zone of Catelnouvo dell’Abate, home to some of the region’s best, including Operative favorite, Poggio di Sotto!

Here the vines benefit from cooling breezes off nearby Mount Amiata, while sitting in its rain shadow, preserving aromatics and acidity while bolstering concentration. The result – a distinctive combination of power and elegance.

But they have a scant 14 acres, not all of it zoned for Brunello. And they are taking their time investing in quality over quantity. The inaugural 2020 before you, they made only 10 barrels for the world…

But boy, does it deliver! Floral and earthy, gripping but polished. On entry it sings of high-toned black cherry, wild herbs, and worn leather, weaving together with mineral-driven texture and refined tannins through a prolonged spicy-savory finish.

At under $80, it’s the perfect accompaniment for your favorite Bistecca alla Fiorentina recipe. Break out the Antipasti and have yourself a Tuscan staycation.

And remember, bragging rights!

95 Points – Wine Enthusiast “The nose smolders with the spicy, warm earthiness of cumin, cinnamon, cloves, dirt and rocks, while the palate presents sweet wild cherries and strawberries for balance, even as the foundation remains hot, peppery and earthy. Tannins are grippy, but polished.”