Renzo Marinai Toscana Jori Rosso 2004
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The San Martino a Cecione estate was bought because the hamlet included and old bakery. Furthermore, Iori Marinai owned an old steam threshing machine, which had been left idle for decades. These are the starting-points from which Renzo Marinai, having embraced his father's line of thought, ventured to start sowing wheat to make bread, real bread, like in the good old days. And, after the wheat fields, came the vineyards.
Renzo Marinai's farming estate is set against one of the most charming backdrops in the Chianti area, stretching over a hill overlooking the surrounding valleys and fields. The Cecione estate takes its name from the ancient Church of San Martino a Cecione, close to the Castle of Panzano, which dates back to the year 1600. Renzo Marinai has managed the estate since 1996, supported by two collaborators, the oenologist Giovanni Cappelli and the agronomist Fabrizio Balò, with whom he has undertaken a complete restyling of the place, introducing new organic farming systems.
Legendary in Italy for its Renaissance art and striking landscape, Tuscany is also home to many of the country’s best red wines. Sangiovese reigns supreme here, as either the single varietal, or a dominant player, in almost all of Tuscany’s best.
A remarkable Chianti, named for its region of origin, will have a bright acidity, supple tannins and plenty of cherry fruit character. From the hills and valleys surrounding the medieval village of Montalcino, come the distinguished and age-worthy wines based on Brunello (Sangiovese). Earning global acclaim since the 1970s, the Tuscan Blends are composed solely of international grape varieties or a mix of international and Sangiovese. The wine called Vine Nobile di Montepulciano, composed of Prognolo Gentile (Sangiovese) and is recognized both for finesse and power.