Super-spicy Chianti fully focused on licorice root, restrained black cherries, fresh violets and meaty notes. It seems to be a serious effort, with graphite flavors allied to firm, chalky and chewy tannins, crisp acidity and a super-polished finish. Drinkable now, but can hold.
94 points, James Suckling (Jul 2024)
While Isole e Olena’s vineyards did suffer some minor frost damage in 2021, former owner Paolo de Marchi said it wasn’t dramatic, and fans will be happy to know that there is still ample quantity of this flag-bearing Chianti Classico. Bit by bit, it reveals characteristic nuances of brushwood, currants, rosehip, strawberry and pepper. Succulent and light on feet, the palate is judiciously concentrated with pure and persistent red berries. Taut, integrated tannins provide definition, and it trails off with garden-fresh herbs. This should give plenty of pleasure over the next eight to 10 years.
94 points, Michaela Morris, Decanter (Feb 2024)
The Isole e Olena 2021 Chianti Classico is a softly textured and charming wine that is impeccably buttoned up and balanced. It offers terrific value at this price point. This wine is packed with bright fruit, wild cherry and blue flower. It ends with a blast of refreshing acidity that is consistent with Sangiovese.
93 points, Monica Larner, Wine Advocate (Jul 2024)
The nose is savory and earthy, with aromas of damp soil, leaves, tobacco and wild sage, but undertones of dark chocolate and dried cherry add just enough sweetness. Persistent chocolate notes provide an anchor on the bouncy, lively palate, where powerful currents of salt and citrus, along with electric acid, lift a much lighter, brighter cherry element.
92 points, Danielle Callegari, Wine Enthusiast (Dec 2024)
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