Isole e Olena

Cepparello Toscana Sangiovese

9.220 ratings
9.01 pro ratings
Tuscany, Italy
Sangiovese
Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Beef, Venison, White Rice, Potato, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Pasta, Herbs, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Pungent Cheese, Chicken, Salami & Prosciutto, Soft Cheese, Duck, Tomato-Based, Pork, Chili & Hot Spicy, Lamb, Turkey, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
Bob McDonald

No. 2 wine at the Downs Club Super Tuscan evening last Friday. From magnum. No detailed notes. 100% Sangiovese. Made in the modern style with Oak showing. Ramon our host and importer said this will give the wine better longevity. Red fruited. Personally would like to see less Oak influence . A combination of French Barriques and large Hungarian Oak Bottis.

No. 2 wine at the Downs Club Super Tuscan evening last Friday. From magnum. No detailed notes. 100% Sangiovese. Made in the modern style with Oak showing. Ramon our host and importer said this will give the wine better longevity. Red fruited. Personally would like to see less Oak influence . A combination of French Barriques and large Hungarian Oak Bottis.

Mar 19th, 2021
Stephen Osgood

not my style, but a big Parkerized bomb.

not my style, but a big Parkerized bomb.

1 person found it helpfulAug 15th, 2020
Ericsson

Nose has lots of tobacco, wood and light red ripe fruit notes. The pallet has some sweet red fruits with a round earthyness and an acidic finish. High alcohol, full bodied, dry, and somewhat tannic. Overall, two thumbs up, it all ties up well on the pallet.

Nose has lots of tobacco, wood and light red ripe fruit notes. The pallet has some sweet red fruits with a round earthyness and an acidic finish. High alcohol, full bodied, dry, and somewhat tannic. Overall, two thumbs up, it all ties up well on the pallet.

Apr 30th, 2022
Khary Bizzell

Needs time to loosen up

Needs time to loosen up

Jul 23rd, 2021
Stephen Dodson

Opened it and it was pretty closed, but drank it anyway…next time I’m going to leave it for a day to open as the last glass was getting good!

Opened it and it was pretty closed, but drank it anyway…next time I’m going to leave it for a day to open as the last glass was getting good!

Jun 23rd, 2021
Scott Soren

First experience here. Young and slightly tannic. Show huge promise though. Blackberry is dominant. More like a Brunello than a super Tuscan. I will enjoy these as they age.

First experience here. Young and slightly tannic. Show huge promise though. Blackberry is dominant. More like a Brunello than a super Tuscan. I will enjoy these as they age.

Jan 23rd, 2021
Peter Collins

I know I should wait for a few years, but it’s SO good!

I know I should wait for a few years, but it’s SO good!

Oct 14th, 2020
Jason Gelman

wine 2. big winner! chianti with a lot of complexity and paired EPICALLY with white truffles. gorgeous.

wine 2. big winner! chianti with a lot of complexity and paired EPICALLY with white truffles. gorgeous.

Feb 13th, 2020
Greg

Always fabulous and maybe a bit of baby killing to drink 2016 in 2020 but when in italy...
Dark blackberry, super ripe, black olive and just a beast built to last.
Clocks in at 15% on label
Revisit after 2024
Good till 2035 or beyond

Always fabulous and maybe a bit of baby killing to drink 2016 in 2020 but when in italy...
Dark blackberry, super ripe, black olive and just a beast built to last.
Clocks in at 15% on label
Revisit after 2024
Good till 2035 or beyond

Jan 28th, 2020
Ben Christen

Drier, more tannic finish. A nice wine.

Drier, more tannic finish. A nice wine.

Dec 9th, 2019