Cecchi’s most ambitious project, the 2010 Coevo sees fruit from the Villa Cerna estate in Castellina in Chianti blended with fruit from the Val delle Rose estate in arid Maremma. The composition for this trans-Tuscany assembly is Sangiovese (50%) with decreasing parts Petit Verdot, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. It bursts from the glass with dark, meaty intensity and shows layers of dried blackberry, smoked bacon and dark spice. The tannins are soft and chewy. A little bottle evolution would serve Coevo well. Anticipated maturity: 2014-2022. Cecchi is a go-to estate for good value from the heart of Chianti Classico. As I have observed this estate over the years, I have been impressed by the avid experimentation and the enthusiastic manner in which new products and territories (spanning from Maremma to Montefalco) have been added to the Cecchi brand. Perhaps the most significant addition is the stand-alone wine Coevo, first released in 2006, that embodies Cecchi’s fine wine ambitions. Importer: Banfi Vintners; www.banfivintners.com