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Structure
Drinking window
Latest scored vintage 2020: best 2023 to 2030.
vintage3 yrs10 yrs12 yrs
Critic scores
| Critic | Vintage | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Wine Advocate reviewed 2022 | 2020 | 93/100 |
Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.
In the glass
Aroma: red cherry, violet, wild herbs
Palate: sour cherry, graphite, tobacco
Isole e Olena's annata Chianti Classico, a translucent Sangiovese-led blend with the house cherry-and-violet aromatics.
What it pairs with
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Pici al ragu
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Acid-led Sangiovese refreshes ragu-coated pici. -
Pizza Margherita
Sour-cherry acidity matches tomato sweetness. -
Crostini di fegatini
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Florentine chicken-liver crostini classic with annata Sangiovese.
How to serve Isole e Olena Chianti Classico
Allow 65 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 60 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 14-16°C. Cellar temperature (14-16°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a Burgundy bowl with a wide opening: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Pici al ragu, Pizza Margherita, Crostini di fegatini. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
The Olena estate's annata Chianti Classico has been bottled since the De Marchi family acquired the property in 1956.
- 1956: De Marchi family acquires the Isole e Olena estate
Facts
- Producer
- Isole e Olena · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Sangiovese (82%), Canaiolo Nero (15%), Syrah (3%)
- Classification
- Chianti Classico DOCG
- Oak
- 12 months in French oak tonneaux
- ABV
- 13.5%
- Price
- EUR 25 to 35 at retail
- Drinking window
- 3 to 10 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1956
Frequently asked about Isole e Olena Chianti Classico
What does Isole e Olena Chianti Classico taste like?
On the nose, red cherry, violet, wild herbs. On the palate, sour cherry, graphite, tobacco. Structurally medium-bodied, medium tannins, high acidity with a medium finish. Isole e Olena's annata Chianti Classico, a translucent Sangiovese-led blend with the house cherry-and-violet aromatics.
When should I drink Isole e Olena Chianti Classico?
Drink 3 to 10 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Isole e Olena Chianti Classico?
Pici al ragu is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Pizza Margherita and Crostini di fegatini. Acid-led Sangiovese refreshes ragu-coated pici.
What grapes are in Isole e Olena Chianti Classico?
The blend is Sangiovese (82%), Canaiolo Nero (15%), Syrah (3%). The wine is classified as Chianti Classico DOCG.
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