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2016 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG

Isole e Olena

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The red wine Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG, vintage 2016 from the winery Isole e Olena has been rated in 2023 by Othmar Kiem, Simon Staffler with 97 Falstaff points. It is a wine made from the grape varieties Sangiovese from the region Tuscany in Italy.

Tasting Notes

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Tasting from 16.10.2023: Othmar Kiem, Simon Staffler

Rich, deep dark ruby, with a slight purple hue. Cinnamon, blackberry and dark cherry, a very inviting nose. Substantial and expressive, lots of grippy tannins, deep, powerful and juicy, still has a long life ahead.

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Region: Tuscany, Italy

Winery: Isole e Olena

Type of Production: conventional

Category: Red Wine

Grape Variety: Sangiovese

Vintage: 2016

Alcohol Level: 15%

Stopper: Cork

Price: ab 100 €

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There is hardly another cultural landscape in the world as fascinating and impressive as Tuscany. Landscape, architecture, cultural history, viticulture and...

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Isole e Olena

Località Isole 1
50028 Barberino Tavarnelle
Italien
+39 (055) 8072763
[email protected] www.isoleeolena.it

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