2011 Cepparello

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Paolo De Marchi remains one of the most forward-thinking producers in Italy. His 100% Sangiovese Cepparello was a ground -breaking wine in the 1980s, when Sangiovese was four-letter word and international varieties were all the rage. Now the Gran Selezione is hot and there has never been more focus on pure Sangiovese in Chianti Classico. So what does De Marchi do? Simply make one of the greatest Tuscan wines ever with his 2010 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione, which is, ironically, a blend of Sangiovese and Bordeaux varieties. So, now the top wine at Isole e Olena - an estate that has championed Sangiovese for three-plus decades (far before it was fashionable to do so) - is now a blend. In 2011, De Marchi added a dollop of Trebbiano to freshen up his Cepparello. What's old is new again? At the end of the day, none of that really matters. "I want to make the best wine I can. Period," says De Marchi in his typical self-deprecating style. Make no mistake about it, these are some of the greatest wines being made anywhere in the world. Chapeau.

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Paolo De Marchi clearly has both sides of the brain working. De Marchi's Sangiovese-based wines and the Vin Santo showcase the very best of Tuscany, yet the more internationally inspired wines are every bit as compelling. This is another fabulous set of wines from one of Italy's most inspired growers. For more perspective on Isole e Olena, readers might enjoy these recent verticals on Cepparello and the Cabernet Sauvignon.

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