Chianti Classico DOCG 2022 · MAGNUM in gift box

Isole e Olena | Tuscany
Isole e Olena S.r.l. | Loc. Isole 1 | IT 50021 Barberino Val d'Elsa

09463622 · 1,5 l · 45,33 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shipping1 unit available

The 2022 vintage marks a significant transition: it is the last vintage shaped by Paolo de Marchi before Emanuele Reolon took over as technical director. Yet his distinctive style remains unmistakable. From the 1980s onwards, de Marchi was one of the first in Chianti Classico to plant high-density vineyards with low-yield Sangiovese clones on poor Galestro soils at an altitude of 400 metres – a revolution in quality. The cuvée, comprising 90% Sangiovese and 10% Canaiolo, ferments for twelve days in stainless steel using the characteristic délestage method, which de Marchi has been refining since 1996. Seven months' ageing in barriques of varying sizes lend the wine complexity without any single element dominating.

In the glass, it displays a ruby red colour with aromas of cherry, violet and undergrowth. On the palate, it unfolds with silky richness and lively freshness, revealing dark cherries, blackcurrants and plums, supported by ripe, enveloping tannins. An elegant Chianti Classico with an unconventional character – tradition as a springboard for the future. SUPERIORE.DE

"Medium red; oaky and reductive, with notes of coffee; juicy, round, full-bodied, sweet, with delicately astringent tannins – very pleasing." Merum

"A bright cherry red with a slightly lighter rim. On the nose, blackberry, blood orange and cocoa, with hints of damp forest floor. Juicy on the palate and very inviting to drink. The tannins are finely woven and well-polished. A fruit-driven, lingering and well-balanced finish." Falstaff

"This wine opens with a fragrant bouquet of pepper and raspberries, joined by notes of mint, flint and dried flowers. On the palate, it offers a colourful blend of sour cherry and blackcurrant – all very crisp. The sandy tannins give the wine a decisive backbone, and the tart, crisp acidity cuts through the density. Graphite and spicy green peppercorns on the finish." Decanter

"The Chianti Classico 2022 is an elegant, graceful wine. Silky tannins frame a core of vibrant red fruits, rose petals, cinnamon and blood orange. The Chianti Classico is made from 90% Sangiovese and 10% Canaiolo. The Syrah, which was once one of founder Paolo De Marchi's distinctive touches, is no longer included." Vinous

"The 2022 Chianti Classico, made from 90% Sangiovese and 10% Canaiolo, has soft, fruity notes of cherry with a hint of spice and a touch of Tuscan rosemary or bay leaf. I like the lively and vibrant quality of the fruit in a vintage that also offers plenty of ripeness." Wine Advocate

"A complex wine with aromas of bright red cherries, dried cherries, sweet violets and plenty of liquorice. On the palate, it is medium-bodied, very smooth and refreshing, with slightly velvety tannins and a crisp finish." James Suckling