Isole E Olena Cabernet Sauvignon Toscana

Forrest fruit flavours have developed on the palate of this deep red coloured wine. Spice on the finish encapsulates this complex red that finishes long. All the grapes are grown on the Isole e Olena estate's 45 hectares of vineyards. The vineyards are situated on the western border of the Chianti Classico zone, at approximately 350-400 metres above sea level, while the vineyards are south-southwest facing. Grapes were harvested on the second half of October and the must was macerated on the skins for four weeks. During this time, delestage and pumping over took place twice a day. After the malolactic fermentation was complete, the wine was racked into barrel. 100% barrel ageing took place, 50% in new oak for 24 months. The wine was then released 2 years after bottling. (6 x 75 cl)

Ranks as one of Tuscany's best. (6 x 75 cl)

Dark berry fruit is layered and structured yet supple and long. All the grapes are grown on the Isole e Olena estate’s 45 hectares of vineyards. The vineyards are situated on the western border of the Chianti Classico zone, at approximately 350-400 metres above sea level, while the vineyards are south-southwest facing. Grapes were harvested on the second half of October and the must was macerated on the skins for four weeks. During this time, delestage and pumping over took place twice a day. After the malolactic fermentation was complete, the wine was racked into barrel. 100% barrel ageing took place, 50% in new oak for 24 months. The wine was then released 2 years after bottling. (6 x 75 cl)

This Chianti Classico is a light but brilliant ruby colour with an alluring, Pinot-like nose and soft, accessible fruit on the palate. The grapes are grown on the Isole e Olena estate which covers 45 hectares, of which 42 are planted with vines and 3 are in production. The vineyards are approximately 400 metres above sea level and face southwest. The oldest vines on the estate were planted in 1958 and the youngest in 1999. (12 x 37.5 cl)

This Chianti Classico is a blend of 85% Sangiovese, 12% Canaiolo and 3% Syrah. This is the best Chianti Classico from Isole in quite a few years. It has a light but brilliant ruby colour with an alluring pinot-like nose. On the palate the fruit is soft, juicy and accessible with dark cherry flavours in abundance. The wine holds right to the finish with good structure and fine balance. The grapes are grown on the Isole e Olena estate which covers 45 hectares, of which 42 ha are planted with vines and 35 ha are in production. (12 x 75 cl)

Ripe but gamey and velvety. (6 x 75 cl)

The 100% Sangiovese Cepparello is deep red in colour and, as usual, wonderfully perfumed. The wine has surprisingly good structure, excellent length and fully ripe, soft, rounded tannins. The grapes for Cepparello are picked from the best sites on the estates. The vineyards are situated 400 metres above sea level, facing south-west. (6 x 75 cl)

The grapes for Cepparello are picked from the best sites on the Isole e Olena estate in Chianti Classico. The concept and style of Cepparello was developed by Paolo De Marchi over a period beginning in the mid-1970's. Paolo is a fourth generation winemaker and his vineyards are superbly tended. The vineyards are situated 400 metres above sea level, facing south-west. The grapes were harvested by hand, usually during the second and third week in October, once they reach complete ripeness. The Cepparello from Isole e Olena has a lifted nose of ripe raspberry and cranberry. The palate is initially quite subdued but has good definition and is well balanced. Available in 1.5 Litre Magnum bottles. (6 x 75 cl)

Untouchable! (12 x 37.5 cl)