Isole e Olena Chianti Classico is yet another example of the finesse and delicacy of the wines of Paolo de Marchi. Fresh and juicy with the classic notes of red cherry, mint and licorice, wrapped around the typical fine tannins of Sangiovese and all this on top of a palate that is overwhelming you with the freshness of its acidity. Elements of smoke and a...
The grapes are picked manually so that they can be sorted by bunches with passerillage (concentration of sugars on the vine) or noble rot if the year has caused it. This is a nectar which, in a tremendously skilful way, brings to the glass at the same time sweetness, lightness, freshness and extraordinary levels of complexity. Candied pineapple, peach jam...
This wine draws on the tradition of Piemonte but equally of Burgundy. On the sandy soils of Lessona, Nebbiolo acquires a bouquet of aromas like rose, wild cherry and wild grapefruit with notes of tobacco, dried herbs and lively mineral dimension. On the palate its tannins are firm but velvety; the acidity is delicious same as the earthy dimension of the...
An incredible interaction between the dry, austere and mineral character of the wine with a rich oxidative sensation on the palate. Dry, floral with aromas of honey, quince and baked apple while the palate is generous with smoky, toasty, buttery elements and very pretty complexity and excellent bubbles. Based primarily on Chardonnay and secondarily on...
The recipe for creating great wines is simple but demands excessive amounts of labor both in the vineyard and the winery. The dazzling, airy, crystal mineral character of Violaine sets the bar very high and exalts the value of small-scale producers of this appellation who like to do things differently. This is like going in a garden of fruits of...
