Isole e Olena Collezione Privata Chardonnay Tuscany Italy 2022 750ml

The name 'Isole e Olena' came about in the 1950s when two adjoining estates,'Isole' and 'Olena', were purchased by the De Marchi family and combined to form one. The winery is run by Paolo de Marchi today, his work is aimed entirely at pursuing the deepest sense of “territory”.

Paolo De Marchi grafted Chardonnay onto existing vines on the Isole e Olena estate and 1987 became the first vintage of the 'Collezione De Marchi Chardonnay'. In 1989, a new vineyard was planted with five different clones from Burgundy (planted at a density of 5,000 vines per hectare) which came in to full production with the 1994 harvest.

Vinification and Ageing:

After fermentation in barrel and aged on the lees in oak barrels, of which one third were new, for approximately ten months. During the first six months the wine was stirred occasionally, in the Burgundian style, to give more texture and complexity to the wine.

Grape Variety

Chardonnay

Tasting Notes:

Color

Inviting golden color       

Aromas

Rich aromas of stone fruits, toasted almonds with buttery notes

Taste

Great balance between rich, ripe fruit, creamy brioche and complex minerality. Full bodied and lingering finish on palate

Serving Temperature

12- 14 Celsius

Food Pairing Suggestion

Grilled chicken, creamy pasta dishes, pan fried sea bass with lemon garlic herb sauce

Glass Recommendation

Burgundy White Wine Glass