Istine
Chianti Classico Gaiole Gran Selezione Vigna Cavarchione 2022
| Denomination | DOCG Chianti Classico Gran Selezione |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Area | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sangiovese |
| Aging | 15 months in 30 hl Austrian oak barrels, followed by around 18 months of bottle ageing. |
- Organic and style: 100% Sangiovese, a structured dry red wine with an intense ruby colour
- Origin: Cavarchione vineyard in Vertine (Gaiole), 420 metres, soils rich in galestro
- Concrete: fermentation for 15-20 days (maximum 28°C), 45 days maceration with submerged cap
- Ageing: 15 months in 30-hectolitre Austrian oak, followed by bottle ageing
- At the table and awards: ideal with game, red meats and mature cheeses; rated 95/100 by Vinous
Description
What kind of wine it is
Istine Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Vigna Cavarchione is an organic red wine with a dry and structured palate, a true expression of the Gaiole in Chianti region. Made from Sangiovese grapes, it reveals a ruby colour and a complex, layered aromatic profile. Its elegance pairs superbly with game dishes, roasts and flavourful red meats. It is also ideal for balancing the savouriness of mature cheeses or for harmoniously accompanying rich first courses.
Where it comes from
This label originates from the Cavarchione vineyard, located near the historic village of Vertine, within the Chianti Classico area. The vines grow at an altitude of 420 metres, benefiting from an east and south-east exposure that ensures optimal ripening. The plants are trained using the Guyot system under biodynamic agriculture. The soils are rich in stones, characterised by alternating marl limestones and a predominance of Galestro, a matrix that imparts a distinct mineral character to the wine.
How it is produced
After manual harvesting, vinification takes place in concrete vats at a controlled temperature. The must undergoes a submerged cap maceration for about forty-five days, allowing for a slow and gradual extraction of the finest components. Once malolactic fermentation is completed, also in concrete, the wine gains elegance by resting for fifteen months in fine Austrian oak barrels. The process concludes with a prolonged bottle ageing, essential to ensure stability and the fullest expression of the Gran Selezione.
History and Curiosities
Produced in Gaiole in Chianti, this Chianti Classico Gran Selezione expresses the authenticity of pure Sangiovese. The family-run Istine winery, dedicated to biodynamic viticulture, enhances the uniqueness of the Cavarchione vineyard, creating a dry and structured red. The submerged cap maceration in cement vats and meticulous ageing in Austrian oak barrels shape its elegant character. Awarded 95 points by Vinous, this fine organic wine pairs beautifully with game dishes, roasts and mature cheeses.
Awards
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2022
4Italian Sommelier Foundation (FIS) guide This has been one of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy for over 10 years.
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2022
95/100
Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.
Tasting notes
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1982
- Oenologist: Angela Fronti
- Bottles produced: 120.000
- Hectares: 27
With the introduction of the second generation into the company, it is natural to start our own production in the bottle. The 2009 harvest and the first 3000 bottles of Chianti Classico concretely represent what has always been the great passion for wine, thus integrating and completing the family business.
The commitment for the future is to evolve and grow, while remaining faithful to the traditions and to our territory, trying to enhance as much as possible what nature is offering us and the viticultural peculiarities of the highest lands of the Chianti region.
We are certified organic since 2016. We believe in respect for nature, for the people working in the vineyard and for those who taste the wine in the glass. Read more
| Name | Istine Chianti Classico Gaiole Gran Selezione Vigna Cavarchione 2022 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red organic still |
| Denomination | Chianti Classico DOCG |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sangiovese |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vendor | Istine |
| Story | History and Curiosities Produced in Gaiole in Chianti, this Chianti Classico Gran Selezione expresses the authenticity of pure Sangiovese. The family-run Istine winery, dedicated to biodynamic viticulture, enhances the uniqueness of the Cavarchione vineyard, creating a dry and structured red. The submerged cap maceration in cement vats and meticulous ageing in Austrian oak barrels shape its elegant character. Awarded 95 points by Vinous, this fine organic wine pairs beautifully with game dishes, roasts and mature cheeses. |
| Origin | Vigna Cavarchione, near the village of Vertine, in Gaiole in Chianti (Tuscany, Italy) |
| Soil composition | Very stony with alternating marly limestone, predominantly Galestro. |
| Cultivation system | Guyot |
| Plants per hectare | 5000 |
| Fermentation temperature | maximum 28 °C |
| Fermentation | 15 - 20 days |
| Production technique | Alcoholic fermentation in temperature-controlled concrete vats; submerged-cap maceration on the skins; malolactic fermentation in concrete; ageing in Austrian oak barrels and in bottle |
| Wine making | Alcoholic fermentation: 15-20 days in cement tanks at controlled temperature (max 28°C). Maceration on the skins: about 45 days with submerged cap in cement tanks. Malolactic fermentation: in cement. |
| Aging | 15 months in 30 hl Austrian oak barrels, followed by around 18 months of bottle ageing. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |