ISOLE E OLENA CEPPARELLO 2019

Style: Savoury & Detailed

Paolo De Marchi, the proprietor of renowned Chianti vineyard Isole e Olena ruminated upon this matter, cultivating a plot of Cabernet but finding that it overwhelmed the Sangiovese. Having experimented with Syrah, Paulo concluded that indigenous grape varietals were the answer, but that clones needed to improve if better Chianti was to be produced and therefore eschewed international varieties for his in purezza, |pure¿, Sangiovese flagship wine entitled "Cepparello". It was initially labelled as a table wine, then an IGT since the DOC regulations had bizarrely forbidden the sole use of the varietal. The regulations have since been changed, yet the caché attributed to IGT's means that many producers, including Paulo, elect to maintain IGT badge, even though is eligible for Chianti Classico status.

The estate presently comprises of 48-hectares under vine, located towards the south-western part of the Classico region. The Chianti Classico is 80% Sangiovese blended with a Canaiolo and a tiny amount of Syrah. NEAL MARTIN, www.erobertparker.com

Region: Tuscany, ITALY

Variety: Sangiovese

ABV: 13%

Liquor Act 2007. It is against the law to sell or supply alcohol to, or to obtain alcohol on behalf of a person under the age of 18 years. Lic No. LIQP770016424

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