The Winery Isole e Olena of Tuscany

Winery Isole e Olena
The winery offers 11 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 4.1.
It is ranked in the top 133 of the estates of Tuscany.
It is located in Tuscany

The Winery Isole e Olena is one of the best wineries to follow in Toscane.. It offers 11 wines for sale in of Tuscany to come and discover on site or to buy online.

The Isole e Olena estate is a gem nestled in the heart of Tuscan culture in Italy, characterized by breathtaking charm and a sanctuary of incomparable flavors. Formerly two separate estates, 'Isole' and 'Olena', this property was merged in the 1950s and has since been home to an unwavering passion for the production of exceptional quality wine. Nestled in the Chianti hills, the estate is surrounded by breathtaking natural beauty. The lush vineyards stretch as far as the eye can see, producing a range of grapes that breathe life into some of the country's most exquisite wines. The estate covers around 290 hectares, of which 49 are dedicated to vine cultivation. The main grape varieties grown are Sangiovese, Canaiolo, Trebbiano Toscano and Malvasia del Chianti. The estate has been managed by the De Marchi family for three generations. Their love and dedication to winemaking is at the heart of everything they do. They have worked tirelessly to maintain the integrity of their terroir, investing in environmentally friendly production methods so their wines are not only delicious, but also a true expression of the unique Isole e Olena terroir. The style of their wines is influenced by authentic Tuscan nature. The wines have a complexity and intensity of flavors, revealing floral aromas, shades of red fruit, a gentle spiciness and nuances of oak. Their flagship red, the Chianti Classico, is a true expression of Sangiovese, elegant and refined with a long and satisfying finish.

Top Winery Isole e Olena wines

Looking for the best Winery Isole e Olena wines in Tuscany among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Winery Isole e Olena wines. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be suitable with the wines from this area. Learn more about the region and the Winery Isole e Olena wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top red wines of Winery Isole e Olena

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Winery Isole e Olena

How Winery Isole e Olena wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of beef in white wine, leg of lamb in a casserole or pork tenderloin with onions.

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Winery Isole e Olena

On the nose the red wine of Winery Isole e Olena. often reveals types of flavors of cherry, oaky or smoke and sometimes also flavors of earthy, blackberry or blueberry. In the mouth the red wine of Winery Isole e Olena. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

The best vintages in the red wines of Winery Isole e Olena

  • 2003With an average score of 4.34/5
  • 1999With an average score of 4.31/5
  • 1990With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 1998With an average score of 4.27/5
  • 2000With an average score of 4.24/5
  • 2006With an average score of 4.23/5

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Winery Isole e Olena.

  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Sangiovese
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Cabernet Franc

Discovering the wine region of Tuscany

Tuscany is one of the most famous and prolific wine regions in Europe. It is best known for its Dry red wines made from Sangiovese grapes, which dominate production. These include Chianti, Brunello di Montalcino and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. The region's Vin Santo is also highly prized, as are its passito dessert wines, though these are produced in comparatively tiny quantities.

Dry whites are probably less familiar to most consumers - except perhaps Vernaccia di San Gimignano. Located in Central Italy, Tuscany borders Liguria and Emilia-Romagna to the North, Umbria and Marche to the east and Lazio to the South. Its western border is formed by the Tyrrhenian Sea. The picturesque rolling hills, medieval villages and cypress-lined avenues attract tourists and help promote the wines.

The top white wines of Winery Isole e Olena

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Winery Isole e Olena

How Winery Isole e Olena wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of vegetarian, pasta or appetizers and snacks such as recipes of magic cake cheese quiche, eggplant lasagna or chicken skewers with curry and lemon.

Organoleptic analysis of white wines of Winery Isole e Olena

On the nose the white wine of Winery Isole e Olena. often reveals types of flavors of butterscotch, pineapple or cream and sometimes also flavors of grapefruit, oaky or tropical. In the mouth the white wine of Winery Isole e Olena. is a powerful with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in the white wines of Winery Isole e Olena

  • 2017With an average score of 4.50/5
  • 2021With an average score of 4.40/5
  • 2020With an average score of 4.40/5
  • 2019With an average score of 4.40/5
  • 2015With an average score of 4.40/5
  • 2007With an average score of 4.40/5

The grape varieties most used in the white wines of Winery Isole e Olena.

  • Chardonnay

Discover the grape variety: Chardonnay

The white Chardonnay is a grape variety that originated in France (Burgundy). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small bunches, and small grapes. White Chardonnay can be found in many vineyards: South West, Burgundy, Jura, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Beaujolais, Savoie & Bugey, Loire Valley, Champagne, Rhone Valley, Armagnac, Lorraine, Alsace, Provence & Corsica.

The top sweet wines of Winery Isole e Olena

Food and wine pairings with a sweet wine of Winery Isole e Olena

How Winery Isole e Olena wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of beef enchilladas au gratin, lamb with ginger honey or normandy style escalope.

Organoleptic analysis of sweet wines of Winery Isole e Olena

On the nose the sweet wine of Winery Isole e Olena. often reveals types of flavors of cream, oaky or apples and sometimes also flavors of peach, butter or vanilla.

The best vintages in the sweet wines of Winery Isole e Olena

  • 1998With an average score of 4.70/5
  • 1997With an average score of 4.60/5
  • 2003With an average score of 4.50/5
  • 2009With an average score of 4.40/5
  • 2007With an average score of 4.40/5
  • 2005With an average score of 4.40/5

The grape varieties most used in the sweet wines of Winery Isole e Olena.

  • Sangiovese
  • Malvasia
  • Trebbiano

The word of the wine: Tasting

Sensory analysis of the wine according to a precise procedure and steps, using an appropriate vocabulary.

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Discover the grape variety: Malvasia