Istine Chianti Classico Riserva Levigne 2020

Istine Chianti Classico Riserva Levigne 2020

Istine, 0,75 l - 13.50%
100% Sangiovese

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Tuscany - Italy
Red organic still

How to serve

Serve at:

18 - 20°C.

Decanting time:

1 Hour

Longevity:

10 - 15 years

Glass:
Full Bodied and Very Aged Red Wines
Istine Chianti Classico Riserva Levigne 2020

Colour

Bright ruby.

Bouquet

The nose is dark and deep, on notes of roots and burnt wood, blackberries and black cherries, dark tobacco and leather.

Flavour

Powerful and smooth on the palate, with well-combed tannin, elegance in the background and remarkable mineral savouriness in the finish.

Pairing

Burgundy-style stew, cheeses.

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Features

Name Istine Chianti Classico Riserva Levigne 2020
Type Red organic still
Classification DOCG Chianti Classico Riserva
Year 2020
Size 0,75 l Standard
Alcohol content 13.50% by volume
Grape varieties 100% Sangiovese
Country
Region Tuscany
Origin Istine (Radda in Chianti), Casanova dell'Aia (Radda in Chianti), Cavarchione (Gaiole in Chianti)
Climate Altitude: 480 m. a.s.l. Exposure: different exposures.
Soil composition Rich in skeleton with alternating marly limestones (Alberese and Galestro) and variable percentages of clay.
Cultivation system Guyot
No. plants per hectare 5000
Harvest Manually
Fermentation temperature Max 26 °C
Vinification Alcoholic fermentation: around 15 days in concrete tanks at a controlled temperature (max 26 °C). Maceration on the skins: submerged cap maceration for 45 days in concrete tanks at a controlled temperature (max 26 °C). Malolactic fermentation: in concrete tanks.
Ageing The single vineyards wines are firstly aged separately for 12 months in 20hl Slavonian oak casks, then, once blended, they age for 12 more months in a 30hl oak casks, then at least 12 months in the bottle.
Allergens Contains sulphites
Pairing Burgundy-style stew, cheeses.
On offer Price Istine Chianti Classico Riserva Levigne 2020 CHF 35.89  inc VAT

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Bibenda
 
4 bunches of grapes - A high quality wine with distinctive character 2020
Gambero Rosso
 
2 red glasses - An excellent wine that has reached the final tasting 2020
Vinous
96/100 
2020
Vitae AIS
 
4 vines - One of the best wines ever 2020
xtraWine
94/100 
2020
Wine Spectator
92/100 
2019
James Suckling
92/100 
2018
Robert Parker
94/100 
2018
Wine Spectator
93/100 
2018
James Suckling
90/100 
2017
Robert Parker
90/100 
2013
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