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2010 Isole e Olena Chianti Classico
Sangiovese Blend
- Italy
- Tuscany
- Chianti
- Chianti Classico DOCG
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Community Tasting Notes 154
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Bonesetter Likes this wine: 90 points
January 19, 2024 - When first opened, didn't have much on the nose, and actually seemed likely to be faulty. Poured clear, slightly browned. With times (~2-3 hours) bad smells blew off, revealing sour cherries and wet earth aromas. More sour cherries on the palate, with rhubarb and a hint of marzipan. Lovely balancing acidity.
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Bosbevok Likes this wine: 93 points
November 14, 2023 - Clay rim with a burgundy colour. After a little time notes come out in the nose. Beautiful rose petal and perfume. A flower bouquet very sophisticated finished with a cherry compote. Old world flavours on this 13 year old Isole and it is at its peak, so if you are like me and have a few bottles drink right now. Room is tea leaves and cedar that’s been sitting in a cigar humidor. I mean it…go and get them now!
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lightning wrote: 92 points
May 26, 2023 - An opaque ruddy-hued garnet. An effusive nose of tomato leaf, tobacco, baking spices, dried blueberries. Medium-bodied, supple, the midpalate has a harmonious mix of red fruits, baking spices and earth, a lovely acid spine drawing through the palate, some fine tannins remain, and a tobacco and mineral finish. In a nice place with some tertiary evolution, a balanced, digestible and delicious Chianti Classico.
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Bonesetter Likes this wine: 90 points
January 27, 2023 - Solid Chianti, better than previous bottle. Light red, clear colour. Sour cherry nose. Light to mid weight palate. Sour cherries again on the palate.
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Bonesetter wrote: 88 points
April 26, 2022 - It's okay. Not the best Chianti Classico, but okay. Drank at 12 years old, I don't think it'll get any better.
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By Michael Godel
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July/August 2012, IWC Issue #163 (link)(Isole e Olena Chianti Classico) Subscribe to see review text.
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Wine Definition
- Vintage 2010
- Type Red
- Producer Isole e Olena
- Varietal Sangiovese Blend
- Designation n/a
- Vineyard n/a
- Country Italy
- Region Tuscany
- SubRegion Chianti
- Appellation Chianti Classico DOCG
- UPC Codes 8032049110022, 8032049110039
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 26 (1%)
- In Cellars 846 (34%)
- Consumed 1,586 (65%)
Food Pairing
Community Recommendations
Fondue Bourguignonne, grilled veal chops, pairs with rosemary & sage, pancetta & Pecorino Romano wood fired pizza, pork shoulder roast, Spicy marinara, SteakWho Likes This Wine
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- CountryItaly
- RegionTuscany
- SubRegionChianti
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