Isole e Olena Cepparello 2021

Still red wine from Tuscany, 15% ABV, produced by Isole e Olena. 100% Sangiovese, 2021 vintage. A wine that represents the excellence of Tuscan Sangiovese, the fruit of Paolo de Marchi’s passion and dedication to quality. Cepparello is the name of a stream that flows adjacent to a densely planted vineyard. The soil is calcareous-clayey with occasional marly patches. It matures for 18 months in French and American oak barrels, then ages for another year in the bottle. Aromas of cherry, black cherry, and blackcurrant, along with hints of bitter chocolate, set against a spicy background. Ruby red in color, tending toward violet. The tannins are rough, and the acidity is still crisp but well-balanced. The finish is dry, recalling the opening fruit. The finish is medium-long.