The Isole e Olena Cepparello 2020 is a true expression of Tuscany, showcasing the unique terroir of this iconic winegrowing region. The wine greets the eye with a deep ruby red hue, hinting at the intensity to come. On the nose, aromas of ripe cherry, blackcurrant, and plum mingle with notes of tobacco, vanilla, and subtle hints of leather. On the palate, this wine boasts a full-bodied and velvety texture, with a perfect balance of ripe fruit and savoury notes. The tannins are well-integrated, providing a smooth and lingering finish. This vintage is a testament to the expertise and dedication of Isole e Olena, who have once again delivered a wine of outstanding quality. Enjoy now or cellar for further development. Perfect with hearty dishes or simply on its own, this Cepparello 2020 is a true delight for the senses.
Critic Reviews
98 POINTS
Antonio Galloni MW - Vinous
The 2020 Cepparello is a total stunner, just as it was last year. Deeply colored, layered and explosive in the glass, the 2020 possesses striking textural richness and overall intensity. Black cherry, graphite, plum, spice and lavender flesh out effortlessly. There's tremendous pedigree and sheer stature here. Cepparello is surely one of the wines of the year.
97 POINTS
Falstaff
Bright, intense ruby red with a slight purple hue. On the nose, beautiful savoury notes, some cinnamon, then plums and chocolate. Wonderful juicy fruit on the palate, crisp and fresh, finely meshed tannins, very long, supple and juicy.Reviewers: Othmar Kiem, Simon Staffler
97 POINTS
Antonio Galloni MW - Vinous
The 2020 Cepparello is dense, powerful and soaring in intensity. A dark, almost somber Cepparello, the 2020 possesses remarkable depth from start to finish. Black cherry, plum, gravel, dried herbs and lavender build in a vivid, stunningly beautiful Cepparello that hits all the right notes.
96 POINTS
Monica Larner - Robert Parker Wine Advocate
Supple and smooth, the 2020 Cepparello brings Sangiovese to soaring heights in a manner only Paolo De Marchi can manage. This is his second to last vintage before he would retire and sell this historic estate. The wine opens to medium to full-bodied concentration with dark plum and redcurrant. Those cede to sweet spice, earth, crushed stone, rusty nail and candied orange peel. Give the wine more time to flesh out with cellar age. It registers a powerful 15% alcohol content.
94 POINTS
James Suckling
Attractive red and dark berries with dried flowers, nutmeg and cocoa powder. Dried orange peel and wet earth, too. Medium- to full-bodied, toned and steady with fine-grained tannins that are slightly chalky. Polished and even with a lingering finish. Try after 2026.
93 POINTS
James Button - Decanter
A long, hot summer with good day and nighttime temperature variations led to an even ripening. Balsamic and medicinal tones introduce a bright, chewy cherry palate with wood and spice notes. Earth and pomegranate touches emerge towards the finish, framed by ripe, grippy tannins and good acidity. Still very youthful, it will improve with age but seems to lack a little bit of the intensity seen in the 2019.
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Tasting Notes
The Isole e Olena Cepparello 2020 is a true expression of Tuscany, showcasing the unique terroir of this iconic winegrowing region. The wine greets the eye with a deep ruby red hue, hinting at the intensity to come. On the nose, aromas of ripe cherry, blackcurrant, and plum mingle with notes of tobacco, vanilla, and subtle hints of leather. On the palate, this wine boasts a full-bodied and velvety texture, with a perfect balance of ripe fruit and savoury notes. The tannins are well-integrated, providing a smooth and lingering finish. This vintage is a testament to the expertise and dedication of Isole e Olena, who have once again delivered a wine of outstanding quality. Enjoy now or cellar for further development. Perfect with hearty dishes or simply on its own, this Cepparello 2020 is a true delight for the senses.
