Isole e Olena
Isole e Olena
AboutIsole e Olena
Isole e Olena was formed in 1956 when Piedmontese lawyer Francesco De Marchi united two neighbouring Tuscan hamlets into a single estate. His son Paolo took charge in 1976, focusing on vine selection and lower yields. In 1980 he introduced Cepparello, a pure Sangiovese wine that broke with the blending rules of its era.
The vineyards lie in San Donato in Poggio, in western Chianti Classico, with restored terraces and individually selected vines. The De Marchi family passed ownership to Christopher Descours and his family in 2022. Emanuele Reolon leads the team as estate director.
Isole e Olena Cepparello 1996 Toscana IGT
Italian Red
Light to medium ruby with mature bricking, this shows cherry, spice and underbrush alongside subtle leather. The palate is medium-bodied and lively, with tart red fruit, clear acidity and tannins that have largely settled into the wine. Earth, dried herbs and a faint tobacco note add complexity without obscuring the fruit. Concentrated yet graceful, it finishes with persistent cherry, savoury spice and a composed mature freshness.