green papaya and cactus lead seamlessly to a forceful yet shimmering and energetic palate
A reserved but ripe nose features white fruit and floral notes that are set off by deft touches of classic Chablis character and wood
It is a vibrant blend of approximately 62% Shiraz and 38% Grenache from some special little vineyard pockets
The palate is fleshy with heaps of blackberry and black currant
Isole E Olena Vin Santo del Chianti Classico DOC (375ml) 2011 Size::Half Bottle green papaya and cactus lead95 POINTS Aldo Fiordelli, James Suckling "Amber color. Complex and evolved, with notes of apricot jam, celery, dried figs, candied orange zest, nail polish and a hint of rancio. Zesty and lifted acidity balances the dense sweetness, with a full body and a long, super savory finish of dried apricots. Not an easy wine, strictly for connoisseurs, yet very good. Drinkable now, but it will last for decades." Paolo De Marchi has used his white grapes only