{"product_id":"isole-e-olena-cepparello-2022","title":"Isole e Olena Cepparello 2022","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCepparello is a still red wine from Tuscany, a true expression of the \u003cstrong\u003eSangiovese\u003c\/strong\u003e grape variety. On the palate, it displays an elegant structure and a well-defined tannic texture, supported by lively acidity. The aromatic profile opens with notes of \u003cstrong\u003emorello cherry and blackcurrant\u003c\/strong\u003e, enriched by hints of graphite and dark chocolate. The sip reveals remarkable balance and finishes with a dry, \u003cstrong\u003eexceptionally long-lasting\u003c\/strong\u003e aftertaste, clearly recalling the small red fruits detected on the nose.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis wine is produced at the Isole e Olena estate, located within the renowned \u003cstrong\u003eChianti Classico\u003c\/strong\u003e terroir. The vines grow under a favourable \u003cstrong\u003eMediterranean climate\u003c\/strong\u003e on calcareous-clay soils characterised by marl elements, ideal conditions to enhance the grape’s qualities. The vineyard, planted at high density, ensures low yields that favour aromatic concentration. The label’s name pays tribute to the \u003cstrong\u003eCepparello stream\u003c\/strong\u003e, the small watercourse that flows among the estate’s rows of vines.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe agricultural management at Isole e Olena excludes synthetic fertilisers and minimises the use of plant protection treatments, safeguarding the health of the vines. In the winery, the must is transformed through \u003cstrong\u003espontaneous fermentation\u003c\/strong\u003e triggered exclusively by indigenous yeasts. Subsequently, the wine matures for eighteen months in \u003cstrong\u003eFrench and American oak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e, developing great depth. A long \u003cstrong\u003efinal ageing\u003c\/strong\u003e in glass consolidates the absolute harmony of the flavour profile before release.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCepparello by Isole e Olena was created in the 1980s, at a time when a pure Sangiovese could not yet bear the Chianti designation. The estate, founded in 1956 and led by Paolo De Marchi, pays tribute to Tuscany by naming the label after a stream that flows near a dense vineyard. After eighteen months of ageing in oak barriques, the 2022 vintage reveals an elegant and harmonious structure, awarded 95 points by Robert Parker and Vinous. The 220,000 bottles produced reflect an absolute dedication to winemaking excellence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Isole e Olena","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45562869350571,"sku":"58033","price":119.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/isole-e-olena-cepparello-2022_58033_1_e8179ae4-d378-45d1-8f39-9606a25db628.webp?v=1773778906","url":"https:\/\/xtriwine.com\/products\/isole-e-olena-cepparello-2022","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}