Dario Cecchini, the famous butcher of Panzano in Chianti - Antica Macelleria Cecchini

Dario Cecchini

Dario Cecchini

Dario Cecchini, the famous butcher of Panzano in Chianti

Dario Cecchini at Antica Macelleria Cecchini

Dario Cecchini the famous Panzano butcher
Dario Cecchini the famous Panzano butcher

Dario Cecchini descends from a long line of butchers and has recreated an antique-style macelleria on the site of the family shop which was destroyed during the war. As well as being an extremely creative butcher and an excellent cook, he’s a showman who has done a lot to promote Panzano and traditional food. Dario Cecchini is famous as a propagandist for bistecca alla fiorentina. His shop is a tourist attraction as well as a place to buy unusual cuts of fresh meat and prepared meats.