Isole e Olena

Cepparello Toscana Sangiovese

9.335 ratings
9.47 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
Ronnie Sanders

Owner/Importer Vine Street Imports

8.1

Smells like burnt rubber. Couldn’t drink it

Smells like burnt rubber. Couldn’t drink it

Jan 23rd, 2023
Ceccherini Cristiano

Just fine , nothing more
Again a disappointing result from the most celebrated 1997 vintage in Tuscany

Just fine , nothing more
Again a disappointing result from the most celebrated 1997 vintage in Tuscany

Jun 27th, 2018
Chris McClellan

Incredibly complex...def needed some air and was much better next day..herbal, sweet/sour tobacco, slight VA, great nose and acid ever present..delicious..🤯

Incredibly complex...def needed some air and was much better next day..herbal, sweet/sour tobacco, slight VA, great nose and acid ever present..delicious..🤯

1 person found it helpfulMar 8th, 2020
Nicole Hakli

Sommelier The NoMad Restaurant

10

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Aug 5th, 2016
James Parker Huston, CWE

Sommelier Charlie Palmer

9.5

Wine of the Night. Called 97 Brunello.

Wine of the Night. Called 97 Brunello.

Jan 23rd, 2016
Field Recordings

'97. Year of champions.

'97. Year of champions.

Apr 21st, 2015
Scott T

VP/Senior Wine Specialist Christie's

9.9

From magnum.
My one and only, and it was spectacular. Tannins silky. Holding on to its youth while showing its cellaring benefits. Soooo good. Wish I purchased more back in the late 90s...sigh

From magnum.
My one and only, and it was spectacular. Tannins silky. Holding on to its youth while showing its cellaring benefits. Soooo good. Wish I purchased more back in the late 90s...sigh

Sep 1st, 2014
Jeroen Koenen

Presented itself as a grumpy uncle when I pulled the cork and poured a glass.
After an hour or so, as the wine reached room temperature, it got more friendly and interesting.
Cherries and plums, forestfloor, wet tea leaves, beef stock, tomato tapenade, cinnamon and warm chestnuts.
Drinking very nicely now.

Presented itself as a grumpy uncle when I pulled the cork and poured a glass.
After an hour or so, as the wine reached room temperature, it got more friendly and interesting.
Cherries and plums, forestfloor, wet tea leaves, beef stock, tomato tapenade, cinnamon and warm chestnuts.
Drinking very nicely now.

Feb 13th, 2023
Mike Evans

Dusty and leathery with dark fruit, showing a fair bit of tannin, a little disappointing until drinking it with pappardelle with a rabbit ragu when it comes alive.

Dusty and leathery with dark fruit, showing a fair bit of tannin, a little disappointing until drinking it with pappardelle with a rabbit ragu when it comes alive.

Feb 7th, 2019
Stanislav Lobanov

16/20 (88/100) Первичная, фруктовая ароматика в вине практически отсутсвует: кожа, подвал, грибы, кедр и слабый отголосок чернослива. Высокая кислотность и умеренные танины. Вяленые чёрные ягоды, бальзамик, грибы и кофе во вкусе. Есть подозрение на плохое хранение и дефект конкретной бутылки.

16/20 (88/100) Первичная, фруктовая ароматика в вине практически отсутсвует: кожа, подвал, грибы, кедр и слабый отголосок чернослива. Высокая кислотность и умеренные танины. Вяленые чёрные ягоды, бальзамик, грибы и кофе во вкусе. Есть подозрение на плохое хранение и дефект конкретной бутылки.

May 11th, 2018