2012 Isole e Olena Chianti Classico

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Friday, April 17, 2015 - A plush, aromatic Chianti. I would say, un-critically, that it reminds me of cheaper Chiantis of ages past. Some searching revealed it is blended with Cannaiolo, which I imagine is the source of those softer, plumier qualities. Warm, ripe fruit, soft but persistent tannin, balanced acid. Some oak influence.

I still prefer the pure (or close to pure) sangiovese tuscan wines, but this is still a very decent wine for the price point. Short to mid-term drinking.

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  • Comment posted by Tim Heaton:

    2/2/2017 1:46:00 PM - fine note, thanks; and I'm with you. Better canaiolo than mammolo, no? :D

  • Comment posted by ex-sommelier:

    2/3/2017 9:46:00 AM - Ah, now a side by side comparison of Sangiovese blends would be revealing

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