Ep. 63 Paolo De Marchi, Isole e Olena

Wine Podcast: The Honest Pour with John Lenart

The sub-region of Barberino Tavarnelle lies in the western part of Chianti Classico. Topping out at about 400 meters above sea-level the vines here flower early and experience a longer growing season than other areas of Chianti Classico. These wines typically express more earth that fruit and are the perfect companions of the region's game focused cuisine. I met with Paolo De Marchi of Isole e Olena, a top producer from Barberino Tavarnelle to talk about these wines and learn about how his farming choices over the past 45 years have allowed him to express its special terroir.