Isole e Olena Cepparello 2017

97 points Antonio Galloni (Vinous): "[$95 list] The 2017 Cepparello is another in a series of stunningly beautiful Cepparellos from Paolo de Marchi. Bright and beautifully focused in the glass, with tremendous depth, the 2017 is positively stellar from the very first taste. Succulent dark cherry, plum, licorice, spice, menthol and coffee all open up with a bit of air. Here, too, Paolo De Marchi has done a tremendous job in preserving freshness in the wine. Readers who can muster the patience will be rewarded with a spectacular wine. Drink: 2025-2042. (Sep 2020)"

95 points James Suckling: "A beautifully linear and refined sangiovese with polished tannins and super tight fruit. Yet, it shows subtle complexity of blackberries, black cherries and dark chocolate. Some hazelnuts. Intense, vibrant finish with a creamy texture. Extremely well done for this hot, dry vintage. Drink after 2023. (8/24/20)"

95 points Falstaff: "Vibrant ruby colour. Impressive nose with notes of cedar and liquorice, followed by bags of blackberry and some damson. Textured and hearty on the palate, showing full vigour and mellow fruit. The finish is rather drying. (2/14/21)"

94 points Wine Enthusiast: "[$95 list] Scorched earth, new leather, ripe black-skinned berry and balsamic whiffs of camphor and cedar form the nose. Smooth and juicy, the savory palate delivers ripe Morello cherry, mature plum, toasted hazelnut and ground clove set against velvety, enveloping tannins. Drink 2022–2029. Alcohol 15%. (Apr 2021)"