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Grapes for Humanity 6th Annual Charity Fine Wine Auction

April 16 - 22, 2026

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LOT 668

Lot 668

ISOLE E OLENA CEPPARELLO 2019 (1) WA 97+
ISOLE E OLENA CEPPARELLO 2020 (2) WA 96

ISOLE E OLENA CEPPARELLO 2019 (1) WA 97+ ISOLE E OLENA CEPPARELLO 2020 (2) WA 96
Lot 668 Details
ISOLE E OLENA CEPPARELLO 2019 (1)

Tuscany.

One of the icon wines of Tuscany, the Isole e Olena 2019 Cepparello is all Sangiovese crafted by the loving hands of a winemaking legend, the great Paolo De Marchi (who finalized the sale of his beloved estate when this wine hit the market). Indeed, this wine opens a discussion on the future of this celebrated IGT Toscana, a wine that followed a strict vision and style under De Marchi. It is elegant and rich with fine aromas of black and purple fruit. It ferments in oak and ages in French barrique for 20 months, with one-third new oak. With 58,000 bottles released, this is a sure candidate for long cellar aging. February 2023 Drink to 2048 WA 97+

ISOLE E OLENA CEPPARELLO 2020 (2)

Tuscany.

Supple and smooth, the 2020 Cepparello brings Sangiovese to soaring heights in a manner only Paolo De Marchi can manage. This is his second to last vintage before he would retire and sell this historic estate. The wine opens to medium to full-bodied concentration with dark plum and redcurrant. Those cede to sweet spice, earth, crushed stone, rusty nail and candied orange peel. Give the wine more time to flesh out with cellar age. It registers a powerful 15% alcohol content. May 2023 Drink to 2045 WA 96

3 bts.    per lot $400 - $600

Realised: $450

CONDITION DETAILS

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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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