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Chianti Classico DOCG 2018 from Isole & Olena, sangiovese from the Chianti Classico zone, aged 12 months, to be served at 16-18 °C with red meats and aged cheeses. No distinction or mention of organic or manual harvesting is specified.
Chianti Classico DOCG named, sangiovese with a touch of canaiolo, Chianti Classico zone in Tuscany: clear territorial anchoring, without sub-zone detail.
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€25.69 for a Chianti Classico DOCG 2018 at 14.5%, crossed-out price of €30.40: consistent with the appellation, no distinction to push the price up.
Precise pairings (red meats, game, aged cheeses), profile of red fruits, spices and floral notes, served at 16-18 °C: a good table companion.
Isole & Olena Estate named and located in Chianti Classico, fermentation in steel, maceration on skins and 12 months of aging: practices described, without organic or manual harvesting.
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Comment on noteThe wine
Imagine yourself in the heart of Tuscany, where the sun caresses the hills and where history whispers in every vine. The Chianti Classico from Isole & Olena, 2018 vintage, is an invitation to this immersion, an authentic expression of an exceptional terroir.
This wine, you know, is the emblem of Chianti Classico, an appellation that resonates with elegance and tradition. The Isole & Olena estate, nestled in this blessed region, has captured the essence of Sangiovese, that king grape variety which makes up almost all of this cru, with a touch of Canaiolo. It is a story of passion and know-how passed down through every bottle.
When you pour it, its intense and brilliant ruby color already promises a fine tasting. On the nose, a complex bouquet offers itself to you: ripe red fruits like cherry and raspberry mingle with floral notes of viola mammola. Then, an elegant undergrowth, spices and a hint of tobacco add depth. On the palate, you will discover beautiful freshness and tannins that are well present but supple, giving it balance and harmony. The finish is long and persistent, where the fruity notes blend with the more spicy and earthy ones.
I warmly recommend this Chianti Classico to accompany your moments of sharing. It will be the perfect partner for grilled red meats, game and aged cheeses. It is a wine that calls for conviviality, for those dinners where conversations stretch on and every sip is a celebration. Let yourself be carried away by this authentic Tuscan experience.