2015 Chianti Classico
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The 2015 Chianti Classico is a pretty wine, but it is also decidedly light, even by Isole e Olena standards. Crushed flowers, mint and sweet red berry fruit are all nicely lifted. Even so, the 2015 lacks mid-palate resonance and structure. Rain during harvest ultimately proved to be problematic.
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Antonio Galloni, Vinous
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Tasted from tank just prior to bottling, the 2015 Chianti Classico is very pretty. Surprisingly medium in body, especially for the year, it is a model of total sophistication. It will be interesting to see if the 2015 gains a bit more flesh. Today, it is on the lighter side, even by the estate's historical standards.
The 2015 Chianti Classico is a bright and convincing wine from Barberino Val d'Elsa, one of the main comuni in the greater Chianti Classico appellation. This is a smooth and silky Sangiovese that glides clean over the palate with strength and intensity. Bright cherry, blueberry and herbal accents with wild sage and rosemary characterize the finish. Like many other wines from the 2015 vintage, there is an evident touch of cherry sweetness on the close.
Cask sample. Barberino Val d’Elsa. 80% Sangiovese, 15% Canaiolo, 5% Syrah. Lustrous mid crimson. Subdued, fine and promising nose. Vibrant palate that is still a little closed and with fine, polished tannins. Elegant and long. (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.