Isole Olena, Cepparello Vintage:2014 (produced from two large parcels

(produced from two large parcels of differing vine age - one that is approximately two-thirds of the blend and is now 45 years of age and a second

mineral-infused fruit flows from the glass as the large-scaled Lazzarito gradually shows off its class

ripe tannins that spread out to coat the palate

Both the 2010 and the 2009 continue to blow me away every time I taste them

Isole Olena, Cepparello Vintage:2014 (produced from two large parcelsDeep ruby. Cola like notes complicate aromas of black cherry, rhubarb and cocoa. Ripe, smooth and dense, with velvety, seamless flavors of black cherry, plum and spicy oak. Finishes spicy, vibrant and long. This is very impressive but shows less sangiovese perfume than usual. Ian D'Agata