100% Sangiovese
WINE ADVOCATE 97+ POINTS - One of the icon wines of Tuscany, the Isole e Olena 2019 Cepparello is all Sangiovese crafted by the loving hands of a winemaking legend, the great Paolo De Marchi (who finalized the sale of his beloved estate when this wine hit the market). Indeed, this wine opens a discussion on the future of this celebrated IGT Toscana, a wine that followed a strict vision and style under De Marchi. It is elegant and rich with fine aromas of black and purple fruit. It ferments in oak and ages in French barrique for 20 months, with one-third new oak. With 58,000 bottles released, this is a sure candidate for long cellar aging.
VINOUS 96 POINTS - "The 2019 Cepparello has closed down quite a bit since I tasted it last year, as if all of its energy is focused inward. That won't be an issue in another few years' time, but for now readers should resist any temptation to open bottles. Time in the glass brings out gorgeous Sangiovese fruit, along with hints of blood orange, spice, cedar, mint and tobacco, all wrapped together by plush, silky contours. The purity of the fruit is just striking. In 2019, Cepparello is more finesse than power. I expect it will age beautifully over the next several decades." -ANTIONIO GALLONI
The name "Isole e Olena" came about in the 1950's when the De Marchi Family purchased and combined two adjoining estates, "Isole" and "Olena", each of which dated back hundreds of years. The estate is located in the heart of the Chianti Classico region at the midway point between Siena and Florence.
Fourth generation winemaker Paolo De Marchi studied agriculture at the University of Turin, and worked several harvests in both California and France. When he first arrived at the Family Estate from his home in Piedmonte, he found much need for improvement and modernization in the Chianti Classico region. One of his initial projects involved planting single vineyards of international varieties. Through advances like this, Paolo ultimately discovered to balance tradition with innovation, and "Cepparello" was born. The flagship wine consists of 100% Sangiovese aged in French Oak Barrels.
Over the years, Paolo has refined his Cepparello by giving it more air during vinification and increasing time spent in oak from 12-14 months to 18-20 months. Although De Marchi focused on the use of better oak around 1993, it is the increased age of the vineyards themselves that have given Cepparello its overall finesse. The wine is made from a top selection of the Estate's best fruit from the vineyards in Barberino Val d'Elsa in the northern part of Chianti Classico.
WINE ADVOCATE 97+ POINTS - One of the icon wines of Tuscany, the Isole e Olena 2019 Cepparello is all Sangiovese crafted by the loving hands of a winemaking legend, the great Paolo De Marchi (who finalized the sale of his beloved estate when this wine hit the market). Indeed, this wine opens a discussion on the future of this celebrated IGT Toscana, a wine that followed a strict vision and style under De Marchi. It is elegant and rich with fine aromas of black and purple fruit. It ferments in oak and ages in French barrique for 20 months, with one-third new oak. With 58,000 bottles released, this is a sure candidate for long cellar aging.
VINOUS 96 POINTS - "The 2019 Cepparello has closed down quite a bit since I tasted it last year, as if all of its energy is focused inward. That won't be an issue in another few years' time, but for now readers should resist any temptation to open bottles. Time in the glass brings out gorgeous Sangiovese fruit, along with hints of blood orange, spice, cedar, mint and tobacco, all wrapped together by plush, silky contours. The purity of the fruit is just striking. In 2019, Cepparello is more finesse than power. I expect it will age beautifully over the next several decades." -ANTIONIO GALLONI
The name "Isole e Olena" came about in the 1950's when the De Marchi Family purchased and combined two adjoining estates, "Isole" and "Olena", each of which dated back hundreds of years. The estate is located in the heart of the Chianti Classico region at the midway point between Siena and Florence.
Fourth generation winemaker Paolo De Marchi studied agriculture at the University of Turin, and worked several harvests in both California and France. When he first arrived at the Family Estate from his home in Piedmonte, he found much need for improvement and modernization in the Chianti Classico region. One of his initial projects involved planting single vineyards of international varieties. Through advances like this, Paolo ultimately discovered to balance tradition with innovation, and "Cepparello" was born. The flagship wine consists of 100% Sangiovese aged in French Oak Barrels.
Over the years, Paolo has refined his Cepparello by giving it more air during vinification and increasing time spent in oak from 12-14 months to 18-20 months. Although De Marchi focused on the use of better oak around 1993, it is the increased age of the vineyards themselves that have given Cepparello its overall finesse. The wine is made from a top selection of the Estate's best fruit from the vineyards in Barberino Val d'Elsa in the northern part of Chianti Classico.
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