Isole e Olena
Vin Santo del Chianti Classico 0.375L 2011
| Denomination | DOC Vin Santo del Chianti Classico |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,375 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Area | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | Malvasia, Trebbiano |
- Type and vintage: Sweet passito DOC wine from 2011 in a 0.375 l bottle
- Grapes and method: Malvasia and Trebbiano grapes dried to intensify aromas and sweetness
- Aromas: Notes of citrus and honey, with hints of apricot and dried fruit
- Taste: Soft and enveloping, pronounced sweetness balanced by lively acidity
- Serving and pairings: Serve at 10-12 °C with dry biscuits or mature and blue cheeses
Description
What kind of wine it is
Isole e Olena Vin Santo del Chianti Classico is a refined dessert wine made from dried grapes with a bright amber yellow colour. Born from a careful drying of Malvasia and Trebbiano grapes, it expresses an intense aromatic profile where citrus notes blend with hints of honey, apricot and dried fruit. On the palate it is soft and enveloping, characterised by a significant sweetness skilfully balanced by a pronounced acidity.
Where it comes from
This renowned dessert wine is produced in Barberino Tavarnelle, in the heart of the Tuscan region, reflecting the excellence of Vin Santo del Chianti Classico. The Isole e Olena winery is linked to the figure of oenologist Paolo De Marchi, whose production vision focuses on enhancing local identity. The area of origin gives the wine a perfect balance between sweetness and freshness.
How it is produced
The grapes undergo a targeted drying process to concentrate aromas and natural sweetness before fermentation. This meticulous process ensures remarkable longevity, allowing the wine to evolve for 10-15 years. Served at an optimal temperature between 10 and 12 °C, it is best enjoyed with dry pastries or intense blue cheeses, offering an enveloping contrast of flavours.
History and Curiosities
Produced in Tuscany by the historic winery Isole e Olena, founded in 1956, this fine Vin Santo del Chianti Classico DOC 2011 fully reflects the vision of winemaker Paolo De Marchi. Made from Malvasia and Trebbiano grapes, it appears in the glass with a bright amber-yellow hue. On the palate, it is soft and enveloping, skilfully balancing sweetness with a pleasant acidity. It releases rich notes of honey, apricot and citrus, making it an ideal dessert wine to accompany blue cheeses and dry pastries.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
10 - 12 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
- Start up year: 1956
- Oenologist: Paolo De Marchi
- Bottles produced: 220.000
- Hectares: 56
The wines have Cepparello at their head, a barrique-aged Sangiovese classified as an IGT - because at the time of its creation in the 1980s a wine comprising 100% Sangiovese could not legally be labelled as Chianti. There is a Chianti Classico and a Vin Santo, as well as some excellent wines from the Collezione de Marchi label, including a Syrah called Eremo, a Cabernet Sauvignon and a Chardonnay. Read more
| Name | Isole e Olena Vin Santo del Chianti Classico 0.375L 2011 |
|---|---|
| Type | White dessert wine dessert wine |
| Denomination | Vin Santo del Chianti Classico DOC |
| Vintage | 2011 |
| Size | 0,375 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | Malvasia, Trebbiano |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vendor | Isole e Olena |
| Story | History and Curiosities Produced in Tuscany by the historic winery Isole e Olena, founded in 1956, this fine Vin Santo del Chianti Classico DOC 2011 fully reflects the vision of winemaker Paolo De Marchi. Made from Malvasia and Trebbiano grapes, it appears in the glass with a bright amber-yellow hue. On the palate, it is soft and enveloping, skilfully balancing sweetness with a pleasant acidity. It releases rich notes of honey, apricot and citrus, making it an ideal dessert wine to accompany blue cheeses and dry pastries. |
| Origin | Barberino Tavarnelle, Tuscany, Italy |
| Production technique | Sweet passito |
| Wine making | Sweet passito |
| Total acidity | 7.5 gr/L |
| Residual sugar | 159.0 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |