2008 Chianti Classico
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The 2008 Chianti Classico is all class and elegance. Sweet red cherries, tobacco and herbs come together nicely in the glass. This shows excellent juiciness for the vintage and considerable textural finesse. It is an immensely pleasing glass of wine.
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Walter Speller, jancisrobinson.com
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
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The 2008 Chianti Classico is all class and elegance. Sweet red cherries, tobacco and herbs come together nicely in the glass. This shows excellent juiciness for the vintage and considerable textural finesse. It is an immensely pleasing glass of wine. Anticipated maturity: 2011-2019. Various American importers, including: Petit Pois, Merion, PA; tel. (856) 608-9644; Carolina Wine Company, Norwood, MA; tel. (781) 278-2000; Giuliana Imports, Boulder, CO; tel. (303) 449-5477; The Country Vintner, Louisa, VA; tel. (804) 784-2886; Grape Expectation Inc., Richmond, CA; tel. (510) 412-5969; Bommarito Wines, Saint Louis, MO; tel. (314) 961-8996; Connoisseur Wines, Chicago, IL; tel. (773) 561-8705
80% Sangiovese, 15% Canaiolo, 5% Syrah. Cask sample. Oenologist Paolo de Marchias. Medium-deep ruby. Forthright, open and fruit driven nose with immediate appeal. Quite pure red fruit palate too, pushed further by juice acidity, well balanced with persistent but fine tannins. Closes up on the finish, but shows great potential. Being one of the undisputed leaders, one can only wonder why do they persist in adding Syrah to the blend, especially when Sangiovese seems to be in such knowledgeable hands? (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.