Following the acquisition of Biondi-Santi in Montalcino in 2017, EPI
strengthens its presence in Italy, with the acquisition of this historic Tuscan property.
June third – EPI, the impartial household group owned and managed by Christofer Descours, broadcasts that it has acquired the Isole e Olena property, one of many main historic estates within the Chianti Classico area, from Paolo De Marchi and his household.
Based in 1956 by the De Marchi household, Isole e Olena is situated in San Donato in Poggio (Chianti Classico) and is a part of the choose group of wineries that within the Nineteen Seventies and 1980 led to the popularity of Chianti Classico as a high-quality wine producing area. Isole e Olena has earned its popularity for example of class and authenticity in Chianti Classico, benefitting from the uncompromised imaginative and prescient, analysis, and fieldwork of Paolo De Marchi. Paolo has persistently been on the forefront of research and experiments within the vineyards, with the clear goal to boost the world’s capability for high quality, and to enhance the efficiency of native grape varieties, primarily Sangiovese, by massal choice in addition to an in depth mapping of his Galestro-driven soils. Beneath his stewardship, the property created Cepparello – one of many very first Tremendous Tuscans, which was rapidly embraced by probably the most discerning wine lovers all through the world, and finally turned the symbol of the property.
Commenting on the acquisition, Christofer Descours, President of EPI Group, stated “I’m delighted that the famend Isole e Olena property is becoming a member of us. We deeply respect Paolo De Marchi’s distinctive imaginative and prescient, operational excellence, and fixed perseverance in producing the property’s extremely refined and genuine wines. We intend to pursue Paolo De Marchi’s work, placing our ardour for excellence and our expertise on worldwide markets, on the service of the distinctive wines of Isole & Olena.”
Paolo De Marchi, President and Winemaker at Isole e Olena, stated “After having devoted a big a part of my life to Isole e Olena, I’m happy to see my property now within the fingers of a gaggle that shares the values to which I’m personally very hooked up: the transmission of know-how, the enhancement of terroirs, and the hunt for excellence. I sit up for actively contributing to this thrilling new chapter for Isole e Olena and to making sure a gradual and seamless transition. This transaction doesn’t contain my outdated household property in Lessona (Alto Piemonte) run by my son Luca who will profit from my greater help and expertise.”
“The acquisition of the long-lasting property of Isole e Olena celebrates an necessary second for us, as we proceed to develop our presence in Italy following the acquisition of Biondi-Santi. It’s a privilege to proceed the outstanding work that Paolo De Marchi has completed throughout greater than forty years at Isole e Olena and for the Chianti Classico appellation,” stated Damien Lafaurie, CEO of EPI Wine & Champagne. “We firmly consider within the development potential of the best Italian wines in main worldwide markets and are decided to proceed investing within the high quality of our wines, our manufacturers and our distribution networks, for them to achieve world recognition as a number of the best wines on the planet.”
Giampiero Bertolini, at present CEO of Biondi Santi, may even assume direct operational accountability for Isole e Olena as CEO, taking care of each estates. Paolo De Marchi will maintain his position as winemaker.
EPI was suggested by Crédit Agricole CIB and LCA Studio Legale. Isole & Olena’s shareholders have been suggested by Kon Group and Pavia e Ansaldo Studio Legale.
About EPI
EPI is an funding firm owned and managed by Christofer Descours. The EPI Group acts as a dedicated shareholder of the businesses it selects, supporting the event of their operations on the long run and the transmission of their know-hows. Its worth creation technique is predicated on a number of enterprise divisions: Style and Luxurious (Bonpoint, J.M. Weston) led by Valérie Hermann, Wine & Champagne with world-class Homes (Piper-Heidsieck, Charles Heidsieck, Uncommon Champagne, Biondi-Santi, Chateau La Verrerie, and Tardieu Laurent) led by Damien Lafaurie, and Monetary investments, together with actual property, led by Franck Hagège. The Group’s groups are pushed by a shared ardour and ambition to unleash the total potential of the initiatives and skills it brings collectively.
About Isole e Olena
A historic Chianti Classico property situated within the western a part of the appellation in San Donato in Poggio, Isole e Olena consists of 56 hectares of vineyards at 300-500 meters above sea degree. Isole e Olena was based in 1956, when Francesco De Marchi, a lawyer from Piedmont, purchased the Tuscan village (“borgo”), comprised of a number of farming models (“poderi”) which have been managed by sharecroppers. It was within the mid-seventies, below the steering of the visionary Paolo De Marchi, son of Francesco, that the property began its journey in the direction of producing wines of the best high quality for which it’s famend right this moment. The very first classic of Isole e Olena crafted by Paolo De Marchi was made in 1978.
The property is acknowledged for being a part of the choose group of wineries that led to the popularity of Chianti Classico as a area producing prime quality wines within the Nineteen Seventies and Eighties, and it’s revered for its genuine model of Chianti Classico: aromatic and well-balanced with purity of fruit, very consultant of its high-altitude vineyards. Along with Chianti Classico and Cepparello, Isole e Olena produces a collection of distinctive expressions of Chardonnay, Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon, in addition to a extremely acclaimed Vin Santi.
In 1980, Cepparello, a barrique-aged Sangiovese crafted from outdated vines, was bottled for the primary time. This wine, right this moment the symbol of Isole e Olena and a benchmark Tremendous Tuscan for the world, persistently reveals the character and longevity of pure Sangiovese from Chianti Classico. Cepparello owes its title to a stream operating alongside the winery.
