Paolo de Marchi ‘s father bought this property in the 1950’s and Paolo grew up here. At that time the property was an example of the medieval economy called mezzadria or sharecropping system.
120 people lived on this estate. The cultivation was promiscua i.e. a mixed agriculture where everything grew together, olive trees, grain and vines. There was a competition among the crops where all produced little but of grande qualita, it was beautiful and had balance. The production was autosufficiente and autoconsumo - self-sufficient and self-consumed. Nothing was bought and nothing was sold.
Today, Paolo produces 100% sangiovese Cepparello, Chianti Classico, Cabernet,
Syrah and Vin Santo. With the help of his two assistants and no enologist they make their wines believing that the wine makes itself. The vineyard not the winemaker is the star.
Chianti Classico
Cepparello which is 100% sangiovese.
Cabernet Sauvignon Collezione De Marchi - 3 bicchieri in 1999
Chardonnay Collezione De Marchi
L’Eremo which is 100% syrah
Vin Santo
Excellent Isole e Olena Extra-Virgin Olive OIl made predominately with Frantoio however, Moraiolo, Pendolino, Leccino and Morchiaio may be added.
Antiche Fattoria Isole e Olena
Localitá Isole, Barberino Val d’Elsa
Toscana
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We are going to Barberino in the fall...and when we saw that Isole e Olena had a Chianti Classico we had to try.....we are glad we did ....it was an excellent wine..