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Antica Macelleria Cecchini
Visiting the Antica Macelleria Cecchini in Panzano in Chianti (Tuscany) is more than just entering a meat shop: it's participating in a cultural and human ritual that combines tradition, passion, ethics, and entertainment.
The protagonist is Dario Cecchini, a butcher-philosopher who has become a symbol of authentic Tuscany and the art of meat, interpreted as an act of love and respect for the animal and the community.
The business stems from a long family tradition, rooted in the Chianti region, where rural culture has always valued meat as the fruit of labor, care, and gratitude toward nature.
Dario Cecchini, heir to eight generations of butchers, has transformed the butcher shop into a symbolic place, where craftsmanship and philosophy meet.
Every gesture, from cutting the meat to serving customers, is accompanied by quotes from Dante, poetic verses, and moral reflections, transforming the shop into a small theater of humanity.
The gastronomic experience is at the heart of the visit.
Cecchini offers visitors tastings of high-quality meat, prepared using traditional techniques that respect the animal.
His famous cuts include:
Florentine steak, cooked according to the Tuscan tradition;
Panzanese and Chianti sushi, symbols of his creativity and irony;
Chianti butter (a flavored lard cream), representing the perfect union of taste and tradition.
Each tasting is accompanied by local wine, music, conviviality, and stories that make the customer feel part of a community.
24/09/2025: A unique experience, an incredible treat