Isole e Olena
Chianti Classico 2024
| Denomination | DOCG Chianti Classico |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Area | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | Canaiolo Nero, Sangiovese, Syrah |
| Aging | Aged for 12 months in large wooden casks, followed by 6 months of bottle ageing before release. |
- Type: Chianti Classico DOCG 2024 red wine
- Grape composition: Sangiovese grapes combined with Canaiolo and Syrah, a harmonious and refined blend
- Aromas: Notes of cherry and forest fruits, violet, hints of undergrowth, truffle and wood
- Maturation: 12 months in wooden barrels and 6 in the bottle
- Serving and pairings: Decant for 1 hour (16-18°C). Excellent with first courses, meats and game
Description
What type of wine it is
The Chianti Classico from Isole e Olena is a Tuscan red wine with the Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita (DOCG) classification, fermented in stainless steel tanks and aged in large wooden barrels. This blend of Sangiovese, Canaiolo and Syrah releases clear cherry aromas, intertwined with notes of violet, underbrush and truffle. On the palate, it reveals a structured and elegant profile, supported by a lively acidity and soft tannins. The sip concludes with a long and fruity finish, characterised by a pleasant mineral tension.
Where it comes from
Produced in San Donato in Poggio, in the heart of Chianti Classico, this wine comes from vineyards situated between 300 and 480 metres above sea level, with south-facing exposures that guarantee optimal ripening. The vines, ranging in age from 10 to 50 years, are rooted in soils rich in limestone, galestro, marl and sandstone. This geological composition gives the wine a slight mineral tension and a well-defined tannic texture.
How it is produced
Vinification involves fermentation in stainless steel aimed at preserving the fragrance of the fruit. Subsequently, the wine matures for twelve months in large wooden barrels, where it develops complexity and structure. This is followed by a final ageing period of six months, essential for harmonising the freshness and aromatic bouquet. The result is a balanced red, characterised by a solid ageing potential.
History and facts
Founded in Tuscany in 1956, the Isole e Olena winery produces wines of excellence thanks to the mastery of Paolo De Marchi. The famous Chianti Classico DOCG originates from the 56 hectares of vineyards located between 300 and 480 metres above sea level in San Donato in Poggio. The elegant blend of Sangiovese, Canaiolo and Syrah grapes fully expresses a precious terroir, rich in galestro, marl and sandstone. With a production of 220,000 bottles per year, the estate preserves an authentic winemaking tradition capable of celebrating the identity of the Tuscan territory.
Awards
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2024
90/100
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Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1956
- Oenologist: Paolo De Marchi
- Bottles produced: 220.000
- Hectares: 56
The wines have Cepparello at their head, a barrique-aged Sangiovese classified as an IGT - because at the time of its creation in the 1980s a wine comprising 100% Sangiovese could not legally be labelled as Chianti. There is a Chianti Classico and a Vin Santo, as well as some excellent wines from the Collezione de Marchi label, including a Syrah called Eremo, a Cabernet Sauvignon and a Chardonnay. Read more
| Name | Isole e Olena Chianti Classico 2024 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Chianti Classico DOCG |
| Vintage | 2024 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | Canaiolo Nero, Sangiovese, Syrah |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vendor | Isole e Olena |
| Story | History and facts Founded in Tuscany in 1956, the Isole e Olena winery produces wines of excellence thanks to the mastery of Paolo De Marchi. The famous Chianti Classico DOCG originates from the 56 hectares of vineyards located between 300 and 480 metres above sea level in San Donato in Poggio. The elegant blend of Sangiovese, Canaiolo and Syrah grapes fully expresses a precious terroir, rich in galestro, marl and sandstone. With a production of 220,000 bottles per year, the estate preserves an authentic winemaking tradition capable of celebrating the identity of the Tuscan territory. |
| Origin | San Donato in Poggio, Barberino Tavarnelle, Tuscany, Italy |
| Soil composition | A mixture of limestone, schist (galestro), marl and sandstone |
| Production technique | Fermentation in stainless steel tanks; ageing for 12 months in large wooden barrels; ageing for 6 months in bottle prior to release |
| Wine making | Fermentation in stainless steel tanks to preserve purity and freshness; ageing for 12 months in large wooden casks, followed by 6 months of bottle ageing before commercialisation. |
| Aging | Aged for 12 months in large wooden casks, followed by 6 months of bottle ageing before release. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |