Isole e Olena is a historical Chianti Classico estate, located in the western part of the denomination, near Castellina in Chianti, in the commune of Barberina Val d’Elsa. It can count on 56 hectares of vineyards at 350 – 450 meters above sea level.

Isole e Olena was founded in 1956, when Francesco de Marchi, a lawyer from Piedmont, bought the Tuscan “borgo”, comprised of several farming units “poderi” which were run by sharecroppers. It was in the mid-seventies, under the guidance of visionary Paolo de Marchi, son of Francesco, that the estate started on the quality production it is renowned for today. First vintage was 1978.

Since the beginning, Paolo was on the forefront of studies and experimentation in the vineyards with the clear goal of enhancing the propensities of the area, improving the performance of the local grape varieties, mainly Sangiovese, through massal selection, and mapping his galestro-driven soils.

Today Isole e Olena is recognized for the leading role it played in the re-qualification of the Chianti Classico area and it is respected for its authentic style of Chianti Classico – fragrant and well-balanced with purity of fruit - very representative of its high-altitude territory. In addition to Chianti Classico and Cepparello, Isole e Olena also produces a series of single variety wines, Chardonnay, Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon, as well as a pluri-awarded Vin Santi.

In 1980 “Cepparello”, a barrique-aged Sangiovese from old vines, was crafted for the first time. This wine has become an emblem of Isole e Olena and a milestone Supertuscan for the area, showing the character and longevity of pure Sangiovese from Chianti Classico. Cepparello owes its name to a stream running alongside the vineyard.