2006 Syrah Collezzione De Marchi
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Burnt, black bramble fruit, tight tannins. No pepper, some velvet and floral character – it might be recognisably varietal, but it isn't a convincing argument for Syrah in Tuscany. (RH)
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Richard Hemming MW, jancisrobinson.com
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
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The 2006 Syrah Collezione De Marchi is fascinating in the way it reveals varietal character, but with a distinct Tuscan voice. Deep and intense to the core, the Syrah flows with the essence of black cherries, earthiness, sage, rosemary and tar in a voluptuos, powerful style. This shows magnificent integrity in its fruit and fabulous overall balance. Some of the wildness of the Syrah remains untamed, but this is, nevertheless, a gorgeous bottle blessed with a terrific sense of harmony and a long, silky finish.
The 2006 Syrah Collezione De Marchi is fascinating in the way it reveals varietal character, but with a distinct Tuscan voice. Deep and intense to the core, the Syrah flows with the essence of black cherries, earthiness, sage, rosemary and tar in a voluptuos, powerful style. This shows magnificent integrity in its fruit and fabulous overall balance. Some of the wildness of the Syrah remains untamed, but this is, nevertheless, a gorgeous bottle blessed with a terrific sense of harmony and a long, silky finish. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2022. Isole e Olena seems to fly under the radar, but insiders know better. Proprietor Paolo De Marchi crafts some of the most engaging wines in all of Tuscany, and Italy for that matter. Various American importers, including: Petit Pois, Merion, PA; tel. (856) 608-9644; Carolina Wine Company, Norwood, MA; tel. (781) 278-2000; Giuliana Imports, Boulder, CO; tel. (303) 449-5477; The Country Vintner, Louisa, VA; tel. (804) 784-2886; Grape Expectation Inc., Richmond, CA; tel. (510) 412-5969; Bommarito Wines, Saint Louis, MO; tel. (314) 961-8996; Connoisseur Wines, Chicago, IL; tel. (773) 561-8705
About the producer
Situated north of Castellina, on the western side of Chianti Classico, Isole e Olena was created by the De Marchi family in the 1950s and has since become one of the region’s leading names. It is renowned for its top bottling Cepparello, a pure Sangiovese, as well as its brilliant Chardonnay.