Florence: Pisa, Siena, S. Gimignano, Chianti Wine & Lunch
Discover the rich history and art of the most iconic sights in Tuscany on a day trip from Florence. Experience Chianti's countryside landscapes as you explore Siena, S...
Profile
Structure
Critic scores
No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating above is our own.
In the glass
What it pairs with
- Roast chicken with lemon Barrel texture and lees richness suit roast poultry.More wines for chicken and white meat →
- Risotto with courgette flowers A creamy dish matches the wine's rounded, oak-fermented body.More wines for risotto →
- Baked sea bass Medium body supports delicate white fish without overwhelming it.More wines for sea bass →
History
Isole e Olena made its first Chardonnay in 1987, using select French clones. Fermentation takes place in small barrels of which 25 to 30 percent are new.
- 1987First Chardonnay produced at Isole e Olena, per the producer
Facts
- Producer
- Isole e Olena · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Chardonnay
- Classification
- Toscana IGT
- Oak
- Fermented in small barrels, 25 to 30 percent new wood; ageing begins only after long contact with fine lees
- First vintage
- 1987
Frequently asked about Isole e Olena Chardonnay
What grapes are in Isole e Olena Chardonnay?
Isole e Olena Chardonnay is made from Chardonnay. It is bottled as Toscana IGT.
How is Isole e Olena Chardonnay aged?
Fermented in small barrels, 25 to 30 percent new wood; ageing begins only after long contact with fine lees.
What food pairs with Isole e Olena Chardonnay?
Roast chicken with lemon is a natural match. Also try Risotto with courgette flowers or Baked sea bass. Barrel texture and lees richness suit roast poultry.
Tags
Taste it where it is made: tastings near Isole e Olena
Florence: Chianti Wineries Tour with Wine Tasting
Visit two authentic wineries in the beautiful Chianti Hills during this half-day tour from Florence. Meet local winemakers, walk through stunning vineyards, and sample...
Florence: Chianti E-Bike Tour with Lunch & Wine Tasting
Discover the wonders of Chianti on an e-bike tour from Florence. Ride through rolling hills, vineyards, and picturesque villages, and enjoy a lunch and a wine tasting ...
Chianti wine tours (225) · Wine tastings and winery visits in Tuscany (124) · Wine tours and day trips in Tuscany (250) · Wine and cheese tastings in Tuscany (18) · Cheese tastings and dairy visits in Tuscany (6)