1999 Isole e Olena Cepparello Toscana IGT, Italy, Tuscany, Wine Review
This is 100% Sangiovese, which when it was released, did not qualify to call itself Chianti (the rule has since been changed), so it was released as a Super Tuscan. Purple in color, ruby at the rim, opaque and bright. The nose has cherries, tea leaves, spice and dust. Full bodied. Light tannins. On the palate, this has a nice complexity. Cherries with underlying forest floor. Good acidity. Nice finish. This will work better with food. Pasta or pizza would be great. Probably past prime, so drink up soon.