Emanuele Reolon: Carrying on a Legacy at Isole e Olena | Chianti Classico
From Another Bottle Down · 01:00:52
Show by Mark Rashap and Jessica Dupuy
What does it take to preserve a winemaking legacy while preparing for the next 40 years?About Emanuele ReolonEmanuele Reolon is the Technical Director of Isole e Olena, an estate in the San Donato in Poggio UGA of Chianti Classico, Tuscany. Originally from the Veneto region of northern Italy, Emanuele brings experience from several Italian wine regions and a decade working with indigenous grape varieties in Romania.In This EpisodeJessica Dupuy sits down with Emanuele to explore the history of Isole e Olena, the legacy of Paolo De Marchi, and the work involved in carrying the estate forward while adapting to a changing climate.From the distinctive landscape and diverse soils of San Donato in Poggio to Paolo's pioneering vineyard selection and the discovery of 12 Sangiovese clones, the conversation explores how understanding individual vineyard sites can shape the quality and character of a wine. Emanuele also discusses Isole e Olena's historic decision to produce 100% Sangiovese outside the Chianti Classico appellation rules of the time, the importance of staying true to tradition while thinking beyond established practices, and the challenges of the unusually early 2026 harvest.► SHOW INDEX ◄00:00 – Introduction11:16 – Meet Emanuele Reolon and Discover Isole e Olena12:14 – The History and Landscape of the Estate15:08 – Paolo De Marchi and the Focus on Sangiovese17:25 – Emanuele's Journey Through Italy and Romania20:00 – Joining Isole e Olena and Carrying on a Legacy21:14 – Preserving Paolo's Vision While Adapting to Climate Change24:16 – Understanding San Donato in Poggio UGA29:32 – Vineyard Selection and the Discovery of Sangiovese Clones34:14 – Adapting Vineyard Practices for the Future35:57 – Understanding the Soils with Pedro Parra40:15 – Building the Isole e Olena of the Next 40 Years42:16 – A New Mindset and New Possibilities in the Vineyard44:10 – Chardonnay and the Selection of 14 Vineyard Parcels45:06 – Cepparello and the 100% Sangiovese Vision49:52 – Preserving Roots While Embracing Change51:18 – Wine, Society, and History52:41 – The 2026 Harvest and Changing Climate Conditions56:17 – The Early Sangiovese Harvest58:28 – Adapting Winemaking to Each Vintage1:00:06 – Closing Conversation► CONNECT WITH ANOTHER BOTTLE DOWN ◄Instagram: www.instagram.com/anotherbottledownpodcastWebsite: www.anotherbottledown.comYouTube: www.youtube.com/@anotherbottledownpodcast► CONNECT WITH EMANUELE REOLON ◄Instagram: www.instagram.com/emanuelereolon► CONNECT WITH THE HOSTS ◄Jessica DupuyWebsite: www.jessicadupuy.comInstagram: www.instagram.com/jessicandupuyMark RashapWebsite: www.theilluminatedbottle.comInstagram: www.instagram.com/illuminated_bottle#AnotherBottleDown #EmanueleReolon #IsoleEOlena #ChiantiClassico #ItalianWine
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