Exquisitely lively without being austere with red fruit aromas like framboise, strawberry and noted of toast, brioche and butter. 10% Chardonnay is added to the blend in order to reduce the power of Pinot Noir on the palate where you get exceptional spicy character and a small hint of tannins. Minerality and acidity seem etched with a laser-like precision...
Isole e Olena Chianti Classico 2016 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...
A Gevrey of amazing "form", athletic, muscular, full of power and energy from the old vineyards in an exceptional vineyard in the middle of a south-southeast facing slope on limestone with embedded marine fossils. The vineyard is farmed with certified organic farming and biodynamic practices and Galeyrand's non-intrusive, old school winemaking is the same...
