Isole e Olena Chianti Classico 2005
Tuscany, Italy. 13.5%. Cork (a stumpy one). Approx $A40.
This is very good, though I think I prefer the 2004 edition. My bias is more than likely the result of external influences. When I drank the 2004 release, I was on holidays, near the beach and surrounded by family. If I recall correctly, I was also stuffing my face with a T-bone and several burnt sausages. . .
Bucolic and unrepentantly so. Smelling of an animal hide and dried citrus peel, this is savoury, varietal and cut with juicy acids. There is a hint of leafiness and autumn before and wave of parching tannins.
Very good.
91.
Now - 2011.
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5 comments:
Gosh, this sounds like heaven. Although I think being surrounded by family I would rate a wine lower...
It helps when you are surrounded by a family of drinkers :)
Glad to see you enjoy the Isole, Edward. Vintage in and vintage out, it's one of my favorite Chiantis.
Very good wine indeed. Tried the 2006 with Paolo de Marchi himself on Monday, different vintage but same reliable style, well done.
David and Mo,
I agree - this is one of the more enjoyable and reliable wines from Chianti.
I'll certainly be looking out for the 06.
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