The grapes are grown on the ISOLE e OLENA estate which covers 290 hectares in the heart of the Chianti Classico hills between Florence and Siena, of which 49 are planted with vines and 42 are in production. The vineyards are approximately 400 meters above sea level and face south west. Paolo De Marchi took over the running of the family owned estate in the mid 1970's and his first vintage there was the 1976. Taste profile:
Bitter chocolate and black cherry smells. Deep. Hot rocks. Attacks with plenty of deep fruit and builds wet terracotta tannins. Really long and juicy with fruit sparkle. $39 94 points Tim White, The Australian Financial Review 2008 |
