THE PRODUCER
Isole e Olena. Isole e Olena was created when the de Marchi family, in the
1950s, purchased two adjoining estates, Isole and Olena, and combined them to
form one. In 1976, Paolo de Marchi, who’s father created the estate some twenty
years earlier, took over the family property, and spend the next three decades
replanting and improving the vineyards.

The 45 ha of vineyards are situated, at elevations of 350-450 m above sea level,
in the western part of Chianti Classico, just north of the village of
Castellina. The western part is much cooler, than the rest of the zone, due to
it being open to cooling sea breezes, and thus the grapes tend to ripen later,
have better preserved freshness and overall a more fragrant and elegant profile.
Isole e Olena’s Chianti Classico is a blend of mostly Sangiovese with a soupcon
of Merlot and is matured in second passage oak barriques.

THE WINE
Isole e Olena’s Chianti Classico Gran Selezione is a blend of mostly Sangiovese
with a soupcon of Merlot which ferments in stainless steel with indigenous yeast
and then matures in second use oak barriques, thus allowing for the crunchy
depth of cherry fruit and herbs to shine fruit.

INFORMATION
Type:RedVintage:2013Country:ItalyRegion:Tuscany
Sub region:Chianti Classico
Grape:80% Sangiovese, 12% Cabernet Franc & 8% SyrahStyle:Savory and Classic
Sweetness:DryABV:13.5%Drinking window:2020 - 2040Size:750mlFood match:Lamb


CRITICS SCORES
We choose our wines based on a range of criteria(seehow we choose our wines)of
which critic scores is justone. Rather than simply highlight the best score to
promote a wine, our average critic score is calculated from the scores provided
by several respected wine critics, who we follow for specific regions. They do
not represent all critic scores and, wherever possible, we try and give more
weight to more recent reviews. Where appropriate we consider market-based scores
like Global Wine Score or Wine Searcher Average scores.

As a rule, we look to offer wines that achieve a92/100average critic score or
better and frankly a lot of very good wines simply don’t make the cut. As a
high-end provider we want to reflect that positioning in the quality of wines we
offer. Such wines are only a tiny fraction of those generally on offer in the
market. We believe that an average score is a more conservative and
representative approach, but it is still subjective and only offered as a guide
to our customers, who will (and should) do their own research. We will add
individual critic scores to our website in the future.