2010 Chardonnay Collezione de Marchi

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Score 92/100 · Drink 2013-2017, Antonio Galloni, Vinous, Jun 2012

The 2010 Chardonnay Collezione Privata is a real standout. It boasts gorgeous varietal nuance and a cool, steely personality that is a marvel to behold. On the palate, the 2010 is a fairly broad, ample wine in terms of its structure, but the aromas and flavors are bright, focused and impeccably articulated. This is a gorgeous, vibrant Chardonnay from Isole e Olena built on minerality and persistence.

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92
92/100

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91
91/100

Jancis Robinson MW

92
92/100

Antonio Galloni, Vinous

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92 points
Antonio Galloni, Wine Advocate
Score 92/100 · Drink 2012-2017, Antonio Galloni, Wine Advocate, Jun 2012

The 2010 Chardonnay Collezione Privata is a real standout. It boasts gorgeous varietal nuance and a cool, steely personality that is a marvel to behold. On the palate, the 2010 is a fairly broad, ample wine in terms of its structure, but the aromas and flavors are bright, focused and impeccably articulated. This is a gorgeous, vibrant Chardonnay from Isole e Olena built on minerality and persistence. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2017. Paolo De Marchi does so many things well. His Sangiovese based wines are terrific. But it doesn’t stop there. The wines made from international varieties are equally compelling. As if that weren’t enough, the flagship Cepparello is one of the wines of the 2009 vintage. Add to that De Marchi’s intense passion for his hillside vineyards, and you have one of the most intriguing personalities in Italian wine. I can’t say enough good things about these new releases. Isole e Olena fans will also want to check out my Cepparello vertical that appears in this issue. Importers: 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

91 points
Jancis Robinson MW
Score 91/100 · Jancis Robinson MW

About the producer

Isole e Olena
Isole e Olena

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.

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Chardonnay

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White

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Dry

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