The nose on the 2013 Isole e Olena Chianti Classico Gran Selezione is dark and almost sensual
this is a beautifully made wine that still tastes like it is an adolescent and may even have an ever greater upside as it continues to age
very fresh with light spicy notes
a native variety of the Lazio region
Carignan and Grenache really reflects the minerality of the soil of ‘les clapas’ (ancient rock walls and large stone piles)
Isole e Olena, Chianti Classico Gran Selezione, 2010 Rosé The nose on the 2013The nose on the 2013 Isole e Olena Chianti Classico Gran Selezione is dark and almost sensual, showing a mix of rich raspberry and cherry, followed by notes of plum, savory herbs, tobacco, hints of forest floor and mint. It is savory on the palate with silky textures contrasted by a spine of brisk acidity, resulting in a toothsome experience with dried cherry, exotic spice, tobacco and a hint of citrus. The finish is long, yet structured, showing