Isole E Olena Isole e Olena Cepparello 2019
The Wine
100 Points, Susan Hulme MW, The Wine Independent "Paolo di Marchi’s leaving present to Tuscany is this delightful 2019 Isole e Olena Cepparello. Cepparello is a blend of Sangiovese from different vineyards, selected by Di Marchi on the basis of "the best exposure, elevation, soil, genetics and age. I feel this adds complexity.” The first vintage was in 1980 when 100% Sangiovese was not permitted under the Chianti Classico rules. Those rules have since changed but the wine remains an IGT Toscana. It has a supremely enticing nose with cream and exotic spice, reminding me of Arabian spice markets. With the 2019 there is an added precision to the aromas, less heavy oak, and no greenness on the palate. It is concentrated with a rich velvety texture but without any heaviness and with a gentle unforced quality. The tannins are fine and very well integrated, in fact finer and better integrated than even the excellent 2016 vintage. It is of course very young now but it’s almost too delicious not to drink! Supremely graceful, it just gets better and better. Drink 2023-2042"
97+ Points, Monica Larner, robertparker.com
96 Points, Antonio Galloni, vinous.com
The Details
Variety - Sangiovese
Country - Italy
Region - Tuscany
Sub Region - Chianti Classico
Extra - Cork
Year - 2019
Volume - 750ml
