Justin Lee

9.6

Complex while having typical brunello profile. Love it. At wine bar in Florence the day that we could not get in anywhere. — 11 years ago

Candy C

9.0

Had this wine while in Florence. Very good with red meat. — 11 years ago

Richard Grosche

9.6

Once upon a time Isole e Olena's Cepparello was one of three or four benchmarks of Sangiovese in purezza from the Chianti classico area between Florence and Siena. This gracefully aged 1999 explains why: nothing in excess, just pure and elegant Sangiovese, stilistically much closer to Pinot Noir than Cabernet, firm tannins, fresh acidity, ... I would still buy this kind of wine by the case - but too many producer aim at high scores from critics blinded by power and extract... — 12 years ago

S S

10

Amazing dinner in Florence with Annie and friends. Wine from their cellar. — 11 years ago

Lori Norgrove

9.0

Not very full until about 2 hours after opening, but turned out to be full bodied, fruity and very smooth. Definitely a worthy purchase at $25. — 11 years ago

Andrew Lampasone

Owner Wine Watch Selections

8.9

They gaveonef property since 15th century 45 minutes south of Florence. They have bought into the maremma and Sicily this wine is easy drinking red berry fruit Lapo is a name that they use for the person that first used the chianti name the bottle has the original seal and order for the purchase of chianti wine classic style chianti. Finish 30+ — 12 years ago

John Harrington

9.5

Great with Thanksgiving dinner — 11 years ago

Ray Bennett

9.8

Had many times at Le Volpi e l'Uva in Florence — 11 years ago

Anita Kumar

9.2

Ruby colored, light fruit (strawberries), velvety and jammy, low acidity, low tannins — 11 years ago

with Katie and Ebru

Tiffany R. Y.

9.2

First wine in Florence, heavy bodied red, sweet taste with smooth. Merlo maybe — 12 years ago