Isole e Olena 'Cepparello' Toscana IGT
Toscana IGT, Tuscany
Tasting Notes
Intense bright ruby in color. Complex aromas ranging from floral to wild berries with hints of spice. The palate is characterized by red cherries, earthy with a depth of complex savory acidity and soft tannins.
Vintage Notes
2020 commenced with a mild, dry winter. Temperatures dropped significantly in March and care was needed in the vineyard to prevent frost damage to the vines. Summer was dry and mild with steady weather conditions until the end of August, when the region saw some bouts of rainfall. However, the weather calmed during September and the 2020 harvest gave excellent results both in terms of quality and quantity.
Winemaking Notes
AGING: Approximately 20 months in barrique (25% new)
Vineyard Notes
Each year, Cepparello is produced with a selection of grapes from the best and oldest estate vineyards, located on the Isole e Olena property in the north-western part of Chianti Classico.
SOIL: Mostly galestro (rocky schist & clay)
ELEVATION: 400–480 meters (1,312–1,574 feet) above sea level
DENSITY:
- Older vineyards: 3,000 vines/hectare (1,215 vines/acre)
- New Vineyards: 6,500–7,350 vines/hectare (2,632–2,976 vines/acre)
EXPOSURE: South, Southwest
VINE AGE: 13–55 years old
TRAINING: Spur-pruned cordon and guyot
Technical Info
VARIETAL: Sangiovese
ALCOHOL: 15%
pH: 3.5
RS: 1g/L
TA: 5.84g/L
Tasting Notes
Intense and bright ruby in color. On the nose a complex bouquet ranging from floral to wild berries with hints of spice. The palate is characterized by red cherries, earthy with a depth of complex savory acidity and soft tannins.
Vintage Notes
A mild and relatively dry winter and early spring allowed for regular budding. Some rains during the second half of spring prepared the terrain for a classic summer with little rain and characterized by regular, warm temperatures with very few extreme peaks. Bunches were in excellent health which resulted in a generous yield, both in terms of quality and quantity.
Winemaking Notes
AGING: Approximately 18 months in 225L French barrels (30% new)
Vineyard Notes
Each year, Cepparello is produced with a selection of grapes from the best and oldest estate vineyards, located on the Isole e Olena property in the north-western part of Chianti Classico.
SOIL: Mostly galestro(rocky schist & clay)
ELEVATION: 400–480 meters(1,312–1,574 feet) above sea level
DENSITY:
- Older vineyards: 3,000 vines/hectare (1,215 vines/acre)
- New Vineyards: 6,500–7,350 vines/hectare (2,632–2,976 vines/acre)
EXPOSURE: South, South-West
VINE AGE: 13–55 years old
TRAINING: Spur-pruned cordon and guyot
Technical Info
VARIETAL: Sangiovese
ALCOHOL: 15%
pH: 3.5
RS: 1g/L
TA: 5.51g/L