Isole e Olena

Collezione Privata Toscana IGT Chardonnay

9.3105 ratings
9.210 pro ratings
Tuscany, Italy
Chardonnay
Duck, Shellfish, Goose, Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Game, Pork, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chicken, Turkey, Cheddar & Gruyere, Meaty & Oily Fish, White Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Cream Sauces
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9.3

The 2021 Chardonnay Collezione Privata is a wine of uncommon pedigree and depth. Lemon peel, dried pear, chamomile, white pepper and crushed rocks infuse the 2021 with layers of complexity. I especially admire the sense of vertical drive here. Readers will find a serious Chardonnay for the dinner table. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, August 2023)

The 2021 Chardonnay Collezione Privata is a wine of uncommon pedigree and depth. Lemon peel, dried pear, chamomile, white pepper and crushed rocks infuse the 2021 with layers of complexity. I especially admire the sense of vertical drive here. Readers will find a serious Chardonnay for the dinner table. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, August 2023)

Aug 30th, 2023
Scott Wren

I’m not sure if I tasted this blind I’d guess it’s a Chard. Pale straw color, light bodied with apricot and lemon and a tangy but balanced acidity. A touch of oak gives it depth but not butter. Wow!

I’m not sure if I tasted this blind I’d guess it’s a Chard. Pale straw color, light bodied with apricot and lemon and a tangy but balanced acidity. A touch of oak gives it depth but not butter. Wow!

Nov 11th, 2019
Andrew Lohse

Love this: supple apricot, pear, marzipan, toasty bread. Buttery balanced with ripe fruit. Background minerality.

Love this: supple apricot, pear, marzipan, toasty bread. Buttery balanced with ripe fruit. Background minerality.

1 person found it helpfulNov 8th, 2017
Mark Duffy

An elegant Oakey wine with a buttery hints. A full bodied Italian Chardonnay that refers to more established Oakey Chardonnays from USA , Australia and French Burgundy.

An elegant Oakey wine with a buttery hints. A full bodied Italian Chardonnay that refers to more established Oakey Chardonnays from USA , Australia and French Burgundy.

1 person found it helpfulSep 3rd, 2016
Neil Shah

Syrah grown in Italy = madness!!

Syrah grown in Italy = madness!!

1 person found it helpfulDec 20th, 2015
Yann Gandolfo

2011

May 23rd, 2016
Leslee D. Miller

Owner and Certified Sommelier Amusée Wine Consulting

9.8

Isole e Olena 'Collezione Privata' Tuscan Chardonnay, wow! Both cool & extremely delightful. Honied apricot, tangelo, toasted almond, marzipan cookies & perfectly cooked pancakes. Love.

Isole e Olena 'Collezione Privata' Tuscan Chardonnay, wow! Both cool & extremely delightful. Honied apricot, tangelo, toasted almond, marzipan cookies & perfectly cooked pancakes. Love.

Mar 10th, 2015
Allison Lyzenga

Amazing; tropical fruit, pineapple, vanilla, custard, char

Amazing; tropical fruit, pineapple, vanilla, custard, char

Nov 16th, 2014
Franck Gestin

Grapefruit, buttery, toasty and chestnut. It reminds me of a Meursault for the wood impact. Savoury !

Grapefruit, buttery, toasty and chestnut. It reminds me of a Meursault for the wood impact. Savoury !

Aug 15th, 2014
Hajime Kawasaki

何にでも合う。
ラムに合わせたが、むしろ、ぬかみそのつけもの、ザーサイなんかにも合う。
もちろん単体で美味しい。
微かにスモーキィこれはOAKのバリックの香りか?

何にでも合う。
ラムに合わせたが、むしろ、ぬかみそのつけもの、ザーサイなんかにも合う。
もちろん単体で美味しい。
微かにスモーキィこれはOAKのバリックの香りか?

Oct 24th, 2021