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2023 Isole-e-Olena - Chianti Classico (750ml)
Isole-e-Olena
SKU 105729

2023 Isole-e-Olena - Chianti Classico (750ml)

$35.99 - $35.99
$35.99
$35.99 - $35.99
$35.99
Availability:
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Isole e Olena sits in the hills above San Donato in Poggio, in the cooler, high-altitude northwest of Chianti Classico. Paolo De Marchi built it into one of Tuscany’s most respected estates, famous for championing pure, elegant Sangiovese, and in 2022 it joined the EPI family of estates. This Chianti Classico is a benchmark for the appellation. It’s mostly Sangiovese with a splash of Canaiolo, fermented in steel and aged about a year in large oak barrels, so the fruit stays front and center. Expect fresh Morello cherry, dried red fruit and violet, with dried herbs, a hint of menthol and sweet spice. The palate is bright and juicy, with fine-grained tannins and a savory, mouthwatering finish. A natural with pasta al ragù, pizza, roast pork or pecorino.

93 Points
"The Isole e Olena 2023 Chianti Classico is 90% Sangiovese with 10% Canaiolo and offers a particularly clear view onto the fruit of this generous vintage. Blackberry and black cherry are front and center, with plenty of brightness and energy throughout. This is a very nice package and the full deal at this price point, showing good fruit intensity without sacrificing freshness. The wine ferments in stainless steel and ages for 12 months in large oak casks. Some 110,000 bottles were made."
—Monica Larner-Wine Advocate
Appellation: Chianti Classico DOCG
Vintage: 2023
Region: Toscana
Country: Italy
Bottle Size: 750ml
Producer: Isole-e-Olena
Isole-e-Olena

Isole e Olena sits in the hills above San Donato in Poggio, in the cooler, high-altitude northwest of Chianti Classico. Paolo De Marchi built it into one of Tuscany’s most respected estates, famous for championing pure, elegant Sangiovese, and in 2022 it joined the EPI family of estates. This Chianti Classico is a benchmark for the appellation. It’s mostly Sangiovese with a splash of Canaiolo, fermented in steel and aged about a year in large oak barrels, so the fruit stays front and center. Expect fresh Morello cherry, dried red fruit and violet, with dried herbs, a hint of menthol and sweet spice. The palate is bright and juicy, with fine-grained tannins and a savory, mouthwatering finish. A natural with pasta al ragù, pizza, roast pork or pecorino.

93 Points
"The Isole e Olena 2023 Chianti Classico is 90% Sangiovese with 10% Canaiolo and offers a particularly clear view onto the fruit of this generous vintage. Blackberry and black cherry are front and center, with plenty of brightness and energy throughout. This is a very nice package and the full deal at this price point, showing good fruit intensity without sacrificing freshness. The wine ferments in stainless steel and ages for 12 months in large oak casks. Some 110,000 bottles were made."
—Monica Larner-Wine Advocate
Appellation: Chianti Classico DOCG
Vintage: 2023
Region: Toscana
Country: Italy
Bottle Size: 750ml
Producer: Isole-e-Olena