Isole e Olena
Cepparello IGT Toscana
2021
$181.75
About this winery
The name “Isole e Olena” was conceived in the 1950’s when two adjoining estates, “Isole” and “Olena” were purchased by the De Marchi family and were combined to form one. They are located at an altitude of 400 m above sea level and receives an average of 900mm of rainfall annually. The soil is a mixture of limestone, clay slates and sandstone, which allows sufficient drainage in times of heavy rains and the retention of moisture in times of drought.
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Product notes
From selected high-altitude parcels in Barberino Val d’Elsa, grown on galestro and alberese soils. Cepparello is made exclusively from Sangiovese. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel with extended macerations, followed by approximately 18 months of aging in French oak barrels to refine structure and complexity.
Tasting notes
Deep ruby color. Intense aromas of black cherry, plum, violet and gentle spice. The palate is generous and precise, with silky tannins, vibrant freshness and a long, elegant finish.