ISOLE E OLENA Chianti Classico 2020
ISOLE E OLENA
Paolo De Marchi‘s vineyards, like those of Giovanni Manetti at Fontodi, are superbly tended. This, more than anything, yields wines of the quality that have kept them both ahead of the chasing pack for the past two decades. The name “Isole e Olena” came about in the 1950s when two adjoining estates, “Isole” and “Olena”, were purchased by the De Marchi family and combined to form one.
The history of both estates dates back many hundreds of years, and the earliest documentation of the village of Olena goes as far back as the 12th Century. During the 1950s, the De Marchi family planted new specialised vineyards and expanded the cellars. The estate has been run by Paolo De Marchi since 1976. Over the years, Paolo has become a leading expert on Sangiovese and travels across the world talking and teaching about this variety.
Despite the time these committments demand, he continues to makes the wine at Isole and is now investing a huge amount of energy, with the help of his elder son, Luca, in the old family estate in Piemonte, Proprieta Sperino.
Isole e Olena is situated in the western part of Chianti Classico, just north of the village of Castellina. Its 45 hectares of vineyard are situated between 350-450 metres above sea level, and are planted primarily on galestro soil.
Chianti Classico
One of the winemaking heritages of Chianti Classico.
ISLANDS and OLENA is located in the center of the Chianti Classico, on the western side halfway between the historic cities of Florence and Siena at an altitude between 350-490 m. All wines are produced with only grapes coming from 56 hectares of vineyards. Thanks to this work, Isole e Olena can proudly be counted among the small number of companies that have led the renewal of Chianti. Measured in its accents, savory and multifaceted, it has a seductive Chianti tone and a discreet persistence. After destemming and soft pressing, the grapes macerate for approximately 12 -15 days; matures in barriques (5% new wood) and 40 hl barrel vats and 27 hl barrels for 1 year.
- Colour: Intense ruby red
- Scent: The scent is full and intense and recalls red and black berries; especially raspberries and cherries, but also violets and aromas of undergrowth, truffles and wood
- Taste: Round, distinct and velvety on the palate, well structured, elegant and with vibrant acidity and a long and aromatic aftertaste.
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