Isole e Olena Cepparello 2020 Port

Isole e Olena Cepparello 2020 PortThe name 'Isole e Olena' came about in the 1950s when two adjoining estates, 'Isole' and 'Olena', were purchased by the De Marchi family and combined to form one. The history of both estates dates back many hundreds of years, and the earliest documentation of the village of Olena goes as far back as the 12th century. During the 1950s, the De Marchi family planted specialised vineyards and expanded the cellars. Today, the estate is run by Paolo De

The brothers each have their responsibilities

a king among wines

finesse and precision for which Burgundy is famous

and some Chinese five spice characters give a hint of more savoury notes to come with time

Schneiderberg

Perfect with blanquette of veal

This is a million miles away from the Fiascos of the 1970s and '80s

and 18 hectares on the slopes of Etna

and pays homage to the Californian mountain ranges and the cooling fog

resulting in cool nights that moderate the warm days and allow the grapes to retain their delicate aromas and crisp acidity

helping to regulate water supply to the vines so they have water when they need it and drainage when they don‘t

<br><br>The grapes are processed in small 2 tonne fermenters