2022 Chianti Classico
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Made with 90% Sangiovese and 10% Canaiolo, the Isole e Olena 2022 Chianti Classico has soft fruit and cherry with light spice and a hint of Tuscany rosemary or laurel leaf. I like the vibrant and lively quality of fruit in a vintage that also delivers ample ripeness. This release of 130,000 bottles ferments in stainless steel and sees a quick 12 months in botte grande.
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Walter Speller, jancisrobinson.com
Jancis Robinson MW
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90% Sangiovese with 10% Canaiolo for freshness. No whole bunch 'but maybe in the future'. Aged 12 months in large (20- to 27-hl) casks, half Austrian, half French. Mid garnet and high toned. Fairly light, the sort of wine that grows on you. 2023 was the new winemaker's first complete vintage but he loves this wine's freshness, though had to be very selective after the hot summer. (JR)
A layered wine with bright red cherries, dried cherries, sweet violets and a lot of licorice on the nose. Medium-bodied and very supple and refreshing on the palate, with lightly framed tannins and a crunchy finish. Drink or hold. (AF)
San Donato in Poggio. 90% Sangiovese, 10% Canaiolo. Youthful mid ruby. Peppery strawberry with savoury spice notes underneath. Tangy cherry fruit of real bite and sandpapery tannins all beautifully balanced. Just a tiny bit of heat on the finish, but that won’t spoil the fun. (WS)
About the producer
Situated north of Castellina, on the western side of Chianti Classico, Isole e Olena was created by the De Marchi family in the 1950s and has since become one of the region’s leading names. It is renowned for its top bottling Cepparello, a pure Sangiovese, as well as its brilliant Chardonnay.