Isole e Olena Chardonnay 2019 (Cork)

Isole e Olena Chardonnay 2019 (Collezione Privata) is a benchmark Tuscan white that blends Burgundian finesse with Mediterranean warmth. Crafted entirely from Chardonnay, it’s a wine of striking purity and texture, offering both immediate pleasure and serious depth. First produced as a small “private collection” bottling, it has since earned a reputation as one of Italy’s most compelling expressions of Chardonnay.

Tasting Notes
In the glass, this wine shows a bright straw-yellow hue with subtle golden reflections, hinting at both freshness and concentration. The nose is layered and refined, opening with poached pear, white peach and ripe stone fruits, followed by notes of acacia honey and almond paste. As it unfolds, more complex nuances appear: a delicate hint of natural rubber/latex, lightly toasted nuts, and a gentle creaminess from time on the lees. On the palate, the 2019 is both silky and precise. The texture is generous yet never heavy, with a fine interplay between ripe fruit and a firm mineral backbone. Flavors of pear, apricot and citrus zest are wrapped in subtle vanilla and sweet nutty tones, leading into a long, linear finish marked by drying mineral notes and refined oak. Well-structured acidity and excellent balance suggest very good aging potential over the next 7–10 years, during which it will gain additional complexity and tertiary charm.

Production
Sourced from high-quality Chardonnay vineyards in the rolling hills of Tuscany, Isole e Olena’s Chardonnay benefits from a mix of clay-limestone soils and a cooler, elevated position that preserves acidity and aromatic detail. Grapes are carefully harvested by hand at optimal ripeness to capture both freshness and depth of flavor. Fermentation takes place in oak barrels, where the wine also undergoes maturation on fine lees with frequent bâtonnage (lees stirring), building texture, aromatic complexity and that characteristic creamy, nutty profile while maintaining a taut, mineral-driven frame.

Food & Serving
This Chardonnay is a superb match for refined seafood dishes such as seared scallops, butter-poached lobster or roasted turbot, as well as richer poultry like roast chicken with herbs or guinea fowl in a light cream sauce. It also pairs beautifully with truffle risotto, veal in delicate white wine sauces and soft-ripened cheeses. Serve at 10–12°C (50–54°F) to showcase both freshness and depth; a slight chill helps the minerality shine. Decanting for 20–30 minutes can be beneficial, especially in its youth, to allow the aromatics and texture to fully open.

Producer
Isole e Olena is one of Tuscany’s most respected estates, located in the heart of the Chianti Classico zone between Florence and Siena. Under the visionary guidance of Paolo De Marchi, the winery became a driving force in elevating the quality and reputation of the region’s wines, not only with Sangiovese-based reds but also with characterful whites like this Chardonnay. Known for a philosophy that combines meticulous vineyard work with restrained, thoughtful winemaking, Isole e Olena has garnered international acclaim and helped redefine what Tuscan wines—both red and white—can achieve on the world stage.

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