Tightly wound and reticent at first, the 2015 Isole demands more attention and patience than the prior vintage. It’s the typical pretty, elegant and polished style but the tannins are less forgiving and the minerality will put your face right in the dirt. Think forest-scented wild red berries, savory spice, potpourri and sprinkles of cigar ash. Probably enough acid to power most kitchen appliances- if this becomes a habit you’ll need a good dental plan. Chianti at its finest!
Tightly wound and reticent at first, the 2015 Isole demands more attention and patience than the prior vintage. It’s the typical pretty, elegant and polished style but the tannins are less forgiving and the minerality will put your face right in the dirt. Think forest-scented wild red berries, savory spice, potpourri and sprinkles of cigar ash. Probably enough acid to power most kitchen appliances- if this becomes a habit you’ll need a good dental plan. Chianti at its finest!
3 people found it helpfulSep 8th, 2018
Vintage 2015 / Still closed in smell. Refinement in taste. Perhaps I should have given it more air.
Vintage 2015 / Still closed in smell. Refinement in taste. Perhaps I should have given it more air.
2 people found it helpfulNov 20th, 2018
Nice ruby color. Musty, forest floor nose. Bursting berries of both black and red nature. Had with a spicy sausage pizza which really matched well.
Nice ruby color. Musty, forest floor nose. Bursting berries of both black and red nature. Had with a spicy sausage pizza which really matched well.
2 people found it helpfulNov 4th, 2018
Best value in the wine world. Love.
Best value in the wine world. Love.
1 person found it helpfulOct 29th, 2019
Lower alcohol than past years; better balance, less VA...and better for it. Fine, dusty and rare beef-bloody with an attractive, resinous top note. This should be a real treat in 3-4 years. #isoleeolena #chianticlassico
Lower alcohol than past years; better balance, less VA...and better for it. Fine, dusty and rare beef-bloody with an attractive, resinous top note. This should be a real treat in 3-4 years. #isoleeolena #chianticlassico
1 person found it helpfulJan 20th, 2019
Cherries, earth and black tea. Like most any CC, better with food.
Cherries, earth and black tea. Like most any CC, better with food.
1 person found it helpfulFeb 23rd, 2018
A solid Chianti Classico. Good color, refreshing nose, balanced fruit on the palate, especially cherries.
A solid Chianti Classico. Good color, refreshing nose, balanced fruit on the palate, especially cherries.
Jul 7th, 2023
Beautiful CC! Tart, earthy cherry. Medium body. Long. Delicious. Enjoyed with Fajitas.
Beautiful CC! Tart, earthy cherry. Medium body. Long. Delicious. Enjoyed with Fajitas.
May 13th, 2022Really good entry level CC. Bright cherry fruit. Fairly light. Some earth as well.
Really good entry level CC. Bright cherry fruit. Fairly light. Some earth as well.
Oct 4th, 2021
Well defined and tasty notes of cherry and rose petal. Great carry through on the palate. A chianti that reaches better intensity than most. Half bottle.
Well defined and tasty notes of cherry and rose petal. Great carry through on the palate. A chianti that reaches better intensity than most. Half bottle.
May 12th, 2021
Chianti Classico, Chianti, Tuscany, Italy
