2021 Isole-e-Olena - Chianti Classico (750ml)
Crafted from terraced vines near Castellina in Chianti, the 2021 Isole e Olena Chianti Classico delivers polished Tuscan structure and vibrant acidity anchored by an eighty-five percent Sangiovese blend.
Estate leader Paolo De Marchi manages fifty-six hectares planted to galestro and marly schist soils at elevations between 350 and 450 meters. The 2021 vintage required careful canopy management after a cold, wet spring shortened flowering. A subsequent hot, dry summer concentrated the smaller crop, allowing phenolic maturity to align with optimal sugar levels. Fifteen percent Canaiolo rounds out the assembly, adding aromatic depth while supporting the wine's chalky tannins and crisp finish.
The 2021 release pours a bright ruby red, opening with sour cherry and wild bramble leading to violet and sage. Secondary layers emerge steadily, revealing tobacco leaf, cured leather, and toasted vanilla. On the palate, the structure holds firm without heaviness; high acidity keeps the finish clean and intensely savory. Decant thirty minutes before serving to fully integrate the oak influence.
Serve this wine alongside protein-rich traditional preparations like bistecca alla fiorentina, grilled lamb chops, or rustic antipasti featuring aged Pecorino and cured salumi. Store upright in a cool, dark environment and enjoy now or hold for up to three additional years to allow the tannins to soften further.