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Isole e Olena Cepparello Toscana Sangiovese 2012
The 2012 Cepparello is magnificent. Radiant, pliant and super-expressive, the 2012 offers magnificent intensity, with silky tannins wrapped around a core of rich, dark-toned fruit...Today, the 2012 gives the impression it will drink well pretty much upon release...the 2012 is superb. Antonio Galloni, Vinous Media
Ratings on Delectable
Beau Carson 
Once it opened up some, it was beautiful, but it had a coconut suntan lotion to start. That blew off to show tart cherry, rose petals, and gorgeous structure.
Once it opened up some, it was beautiful, but it had a coconut suntan lotion to start. That blew off to show tart cherry, rose petals, and gorgeous structure.
9.2
Paul Kaan
Winemaker/Blogger FilthyGoodVino.com
A couple of Sangiovese's on the deck today! 2012 Isole e Olena Chianti Classico old school style, respecting the fruit. Savoury yumminess, layering up sour cherries with a refined texture & an edge of acid that would cut the fat of a Bisteccca Fiorentina perfectly. $35. 2010 Cepparello Brooding almost inky core of fruit holding its own in competition with an edge of new oak. Great to see it under Screwcap. Needs time. $99. #FilthyGoodVino #Chianti #SuperTuscan #Sangiovese #realwine
A couple of Sangiovese's on the deck today! 2012 Isole e Olena Chianti Classico old school style, respecting the fruit. Savoury yumminess, layering up sour cherries with a refined texture & an edge of acid that would cut the fat of a Bisteccca Fiorentina perfectly. $35. 2010 Cepparello Brooding almost inky core of fruit holding its own in competition with an edge of new oak. Great to see it under Screwcap. Needs time. $99. #FilthyGoodVino #Chianti #SuperTuscan #Sangiovese #realwine
8.5
Bruce Leboff
Drinking nicely. Tannins well integrated - less dark fruit than a brunello - very nice.
Drinking nicely. Tannins well integrated - less dark fruit than a brunello - very nice.
9.2Bruce Leboff
Dark and brooding colour. Nose of blackberry chocolate and a hint of prune Rich mouthfeel with a medium long finish.
Dark and brooding colour. Nose of blackberry chocolate and a hint of prune Rich mouthfeel with a medium long finish.
9.1Bruce Leboff
Lovely. Beautiful. Lighter than a brunello - and a bit brighter- nice hints of strawberry and scintilla of chocolate on the nose. Bravo
Lovely. Beautiful. Lighter than a brunello - and a bit brighter- nice hints of strawberry and scintilla of chocolate on the nose. Bravo
9.2
Chad Brewer
Kinda was overshadowed but other wines this night, but it was as beautiful as I remember
Kinda was overshadowed but other wines this night, but it was as beautiful as I remember
9.3Bruce Leboff
Perfect for the night of a fed rate cut. A wine you can sink your teeth into.
Perfect for the night of a fed rate cut. A wine you can sink your teeth into.
9.1
M. Christopher Roebuck
Not quite as impressive as I thought it would be. A very good pure breed Sangiovese from Tuscany. Super indeed. Mustiness complemented the otherwise balanced structure. Some early smoke and cherry, but not much mid palate. No real complexity. Liked it, but way too.much $$$ for this experience. So as a caveat, this is a rare happening when I don't align with @Antonio Galloni . Maybe I didn't let this open long enough (1 hour). Clearly, there is something wrong with me tonight. 91+ points
Not quite as impressive as I thought it would be. A very good pure breed Sangiovese from Tuscany. Super indeed. Mustiness complemented the otherwise balanced structure. Some early smoke and cherry, but not much mid palate. No real complexity. Liked it, but way too.much $$$ for this experience. So as a caveat, this is a rare happening when I don't align with @Antonio Galloni . Maybe I didn't let this open long enough (1 hour). Clearly, there is something wrong with me tonight. 91+ points
9.1Bruce Leboff
A nice sipper. Good grip. It not overbearing. Drinking well. Acidity will pair well with tomato sauce.
A nice sipper. Good grip. It not overbearing. Drinking well. Acidity will pair well with tomato sauce.
9.2
Marc Roovers
I loved this one. So good.
I loved this one. So good.
9.2
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