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Isole e Olena
Cepparello Magnum, 2015

 

Chianti Classico

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1.5L Magnum

"The 2015 Cepparello is not immediately accessible. Indeed, the wine took some time to open, and I kept going back to my sample bottle throughout the afternoon at different intervals to check on its progress. There is no doubting the enormous potential of its aging trajectory nor the considerable depth of fruit in its current youthful state. However, all those aromatic elements of fruit, spice, tar, tobacco and grilled herb still need to find harmony before they sing in chorus. The mouthfeel is chiseled and tight, and this is where you really sense the potential of its longevity. Some 42,000 bottles were made. This wine is aged in mostly French oak, with 5% American oak." 95 points Robert Parker

Quick Facts
Winemaker (s)
Paolo De Marchi
Domaine
Isole e Olena
Vintage
2015
Type
Red Wine
Grape (s)
100% Sangiovese
Country
Italy
Region
Tuscany
Appellation
Chianti Classico
Alcohol
14.5%
Bottle Size
1.5L Magnum
Closure Type
Natural Cork
Style
Elegant & Structured
Food Pairing
Red Meat
Winemaker

Producer's Profile

Paolo De Marchi

Isole e Olena

Paolo de Marchi is a living legend, who creates ‘wine of origin’ following his very own individual philosophy. Always with a twinkle in his eye, he is a wonderful and modest man in perpetual search for balance, elegance, and finesse in his wines. He has become one of the world’s foremost shapers of Sangiovese.

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Region

Isole e Olena

Chianti Classico, Tuscany
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