2011 Isole e Olena Vin Santo del Chianti Classico (375ml)
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Decanter
Reviewed June 2025A complex nose with delicate oxidative notes of tobacco and moss, dried herbs and then figs, dried apricot and marmalade. More dry than sweet on the palate, with a beautifully poised, long and agile progression and a succulent, raisiny finish with a savoury mineral freshness. Pure elegance. Deep, old sherry shade. (RB)
Professional Reviews
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James Suckling
Amber color. Complex and evolved, with notes of apricot jam, celery, dried figs, candied orange zest, nail polish and a hint of rancio. Zesty and lifted acidity balances the dense sweetness, with a full body and a long, super-savory finish of dried apricots. Not an easy wine, strictly for connoisseurs, yet very good. Drinkable now, but it will last for decades. (AF)
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Vinous
The 2011 Vin Santo del Chianti Classico is the last wine blended by Paolo de Marchi before leaving Isole e Olena. It shows the richness and evolution of a warm year in its slightly forward aromas. Brown sugar, toffee, hazelnut, dried fig and spice open with some coaxing. I would prefer to drink this over the next few years (AG)
Notes
Isole e Olena takes its name from two historic properties brought together by the De Marchi family in the 1950s. This 2011 Vin Santo del Chianti Classico, presented in a 375ml half-bottle, reflects an enduring Tuscan tradition: making dessert wine from dried grapes, with maturation in small wooden barrels traditionally called caratelli.
Details
| Type | Dessert Wine |
|---|---|
| Origin | Chianti, Tuscany, Italy |
| Bottle Size | 375 mL |
| SKU | 2065652 |