Cepparello was first released in 1980 as a selection of the estate best Sangiovese grapes. Sourced from the highest and westernmost vineyards of Chianti Classico, the vines benefits from a cooler climate that gives a unique elegance to the wines. 100% barrel-aged in a mix of French and American oak (30% new) for 18 months. Aromas of red berry and cherry with a touch of spice. Earthy with a depth of complex savoury acidity and soft tannins.
Producer description:
Isole e Olena was born in the 1950s when two adjoining estates, ‘Isole’ and ‘Olena’ were purchased together. In 2022 the estate came under the ownership of Christopher Descours, the owner of Charles Heidsieck and Biondi Santi. Located in the western part of Chianti Classico, just north of the village of Castellina, the 45 hectares of vineyard are planted between 350 – 450 metres above sea level, primarily on galestro soils. This is a much cooler part of Chianti resulting in lighter and more scented and elegant wines.
Style:
Still Red
Vintage:
2020
Dryness:
Dry
ABV:
14
Size:
75cl
Delivery:
2 weeks
Available:
3
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Critic Scores
Vinous | 98
The 2020 Cepparello is a total stunner, just as it was last year. Deeply coloured, layered and explosive in the glass, the 2020 possesses striking textural richness and overall intensity. Black cherry, graphite, plum, spice and lavender flesh out effortlessly. There's tremendous pedigree and sheer stature here. Cepparello is surely one of the wines of the year.
Robert Parker | 96
Supple and smooth, the 2020 Cepparello brings Sangiovese to soaring heights in a manner only Paolo De Marchi can manage. This is his second to last vintage before he would retire and sell this historic estate. The wine opens to medium to full-bodied concentration with dark plum and redcurrant. Those cede to sweet spice, earth, crushed stone, rusty nail and candied orange peel. Give the wine more time to flesh out with cellar age. It registers a powerful 15% alcohol content.
James Suckling | 94
Attractive red and dark berries with dried flowers, nutmeg and cocoa powder. Dried orange peel and wet earth, too. Medium- to full-bodied, toned and steady with fine-grained tannins that are slightly chalky. Polished and even with a lingering finish. Try after 2026.
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