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2017 Cepparello, Isole e Olena, Tuscany, Italy

  • Red
  • Dry
  • Full Bodied
  • Sangiovese
Monica Larner
95+/100
James Suckling
95/100
Antonio Galloni
97/100
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2017 Cepparello, Isole e Olena, Tuscany, Italy

Description

A delightful nose of ripe, dark cherries and spice invades the senses. The palate is full and rich, yet fresh, with notes of red and black cherries, redcurrants and hints of darker fruits, spice and dark chocolate, all balanced with perfectly judged acidity and fine-grained tannins. Long and elegant on the finish, this another excellent Cepparello from the De Marchis. Still very youthful, this will develop more complexity as it ages, adding the typical grilled meat notes to its portfolio of complex flavours and aromas. Drink 2022-2040+.
Chris Pollington, Private Account Manager
Colour Red
Sweetness Dry
Vintage 2017
Alcohol % 15
Grape List Sangiovese
Body Full Bodied
Property Isole e Olena

Critics reviews

Monica Larner 95+/100
The Isole e Olena 2017 Cepparello is one of the great Sangiovese-based wines of the vintage. From a growing season that was challenging for almost everyone in Italy, this wine sails through, pushed by a profound sense of varietal purity. This dark, mid-weight red reveals lifted tones of cherry, wild rose, rosemary essence, toasted almond and potting soil. These components come together with seamless transitions and a polished finish. The tannins are elegant and integrated. The wine defies the expectations of the vintage. Drink 2021-2040. monica_larner, The Wine Advocate (September 2020)
Drink 2021 - 2040
Monica Larner, RobertParker.com (Sep 2020)
James Suckling 95/100
A beautifully linear and refined Sangiovese with polished tannins and super tight fruit. Yet, it shows subtle complexity of blackberries, black cherries and dark chocolate. Some hazelnuts. Intense, vibrant finish with a creamy texture. Extremely well done for this hot, dry vintage. Drink after 2023. james_suckling, jamessuckling_com (August 2020)
Drink 2021 - 2040
James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com (Aug 2020)
Antonio Galloni 97/100
The 2017 Cepparello is another in a series of stunningly beautiful Cepparellos from Paolo de Marchi. Bright and beautifully focused in the glass, with tremendous depth, the 2017 is positively stellar from the very first taste. Succulent dark cherry, plum, licorice, spice, menthol and coffee all open up with a bit of air. Here, too, Paolo De Marchi has done a tremendous job in preserving freshness in the wine. Readers who can muster the patience will be rewarded with a spectacular wine. Drink 2025-2042. antonio_galloni, Vinous.com.com (September 2020)
Drink 2021 - 2040
Antonio Galloni, Vinous.com (Sep 2020)

About this wine

Sangiovese

A black grape widely grown in Central Italy and the main component of Chianti and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano as well as being the sole permitted grape for the famed Brunello di Montalcino.

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