1999 Cepparello, Isole e Olena Wine Heroes well-structured tannins carrying everything neatly

well-structured tannins carrying everything neatly through the finish

lean meat and canapes/tapas

roasted coffee beans and subtle oak spice move through the wine

The palate is bold

Each vineyard is closely monitored with a meteorological station and combined with the technologies of the new state-of-the-art wine cellar

1999 Cepparello, Isole e Olena Wine Heroes well-structured tannins carrying everything neatlyThe Long Game A beautifully mature Tuscan icon, now in that spellbinding stage where power has softened into nuance. The nose opens with dried cherry, wild raspberry and rose, then drifts into tobacco, leather, forest floor, coffee and sweet spice. On the palate, it feels resolved but still alive, silky, savoury and gently structured, with faded red fruit, earthy depth and that vital thread of acidity that keeps it moving. The finish is long, graceful