2022 Isole e Olena Chianti Classico

93 POINTS

Falstaff

Bright ruby red with a slightly brightening rim. Intense redcurrant and Amarena cherry flavours on the nose, with forest floor and a hint of eucalyptus in the background. Juicy and round on the palate, gluggable and with a long finish.Reviewers: Othmar Kiem, Simon Staffler

93 POINTS

Falstaff

Bright ruby red colour with a slightly brightening rim. Intense redcurrant and Amarena cherry flavours on the nose, with forest floor and a hint of eucalyptus in the background. Juicy and round on the palate, accessible and with a long finish.Reviewers: Othmar Kiem, Simon Staffler

92 POINTS

Stephen Brook - Decanter

Timely rain in late August alleviated the stress experienced by the vines during a very hot summer. Considerable richness comes through on the nose, with its mulchy cherry aromas. It's an intense wine with firm acidity and distinct sour cherry flavours. Vibrant, youthful, and surprisingly fresh, it has a pungent finish that promises a long future.

92 POINTS

Monica Larner - Robert Parker Wine Advocate

Made with 90% Sangiovese and 10% Canaiolo, the Isole e Olena 2022 Chianti Classico has soft fruit and cherry with light spice and a hint of Tuscany rosemary or laurel leaf. I like the vibrant and lively quality of fruit in a vintage that also delivers ample ripeness. This release of 130,000 bottles ferments in stainless steel and sees a quick 12 months in botte grande.

92 POINTS

Antonio Galloni MW - Vinous

The 2022 Chianti Classico is an elegant, gracious wine. Silky tannins frame a core of bright red-toned fruit, rose petal, cinnamon and blood orange. The Chianti Classico is 90% Sangiovese and 10% Canaiolo. The Syrah, once one of founder Paolo De Marchi's quirky touches with this wine, is gone. The 2022 spent 12 months in cask.