Istine
Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Elle 2022
| Denomination | DOCG Chianti Classico Gran Selezione |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Area | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sangiovese |
| Aging | 15 months in 2 used tonneaux, followed by around 18 months of bottle ageing |
- Organic red: 2022 harvest, 14% vol, 100% Sangiovese
- Origin and terroir: Lamole, 540 metres above sea level, west-facing, sandy soils
- Vinification in concrete: 15–20 days at a maximum of 28°C, 45 days maceration with submerged cap
- Ageing: 15 months in two used tonneaux, then around 18 months resting in bottle
- Pairings and awards: roasts, game and cheeses; 94 Decanter, 93 Vinous
Description
What kind of wine it is
Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Elle is an organic red wine made exclusively from Sangiovese grapes. The vinification takes place in cement vats at a controlled temperature, enhanced by a submerged cap maceration that ensures optimal extraction. The subsequent malolactic fermentation, also carried out in cement, preserves its aromatic integrity. This Chianti Classico displays a structured profile, with a well-defined and deep tannic texture. The process is completed with ageing in used barrels and a long period of rest, resulting in a precise and elegant sip.
Where it comes from
The grapes are sourced from the finest plots in Lamole, at the heart of the Chianti Classico region. The Istine vineyards, located at high altitude and facing west, benefit from an ideal climate for slow and balanced ripening. The soil, characterised by the Macigno del Chianti, has a sandy texture that ensures excellent drainage, giving the wine tension and finesse. Careful parcel vinification and a respectful approach to the ecosystem enhance the unique pedoclimatic features, guaranteeing an authentic and well-defined territorial identity.
How it is produced
After a meticulous manual harvest, the must ferments at a controlled temperature for twenty days. This is followed by a long period on the skins in cement vats, a material also chosen for the malolactic phase to ensure measured extraction. Maturation continues with ageing in used barrels, which integrates the structural components without masking the Sangiovese’s expression. A crucial rest in glass completes the process, creating a perfect balance ideal for pairing with roasts, game and mature cheeses.
History and Curiosities
Founded in 1982 by the Fronti family, Istine represents an excellence of Tuscan craftsmanship guided by the utmost respect for the environment. The prestigious Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Elle is produced from the finest grapes of the Lamole vineyard, expressing the distinctive elegance of its territory. Certified organic since 2016, the winery guarantees a highly prized organic red wine. The extraordinary 2022 vintage further cements the estate’s international prestige thanks to outstanding accolades, including 94 points from Decanter and the prestigious 4 Viti AIS.
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
94/100
Decanter is a wine and lifestyle magazine, published monthly in around 90 countries. The magazine includes industry news, classic guides and advice on wine and spirits.
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2022
2This guide is highly respected and offers the most comprehensive review of Italian wines. It has a long tradition and is based on blind tastings carried out by over 100 experts.
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2022
93/100
Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.
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2022
4Italian Sommelier Association (AIS) guide
Tasting notes
Color
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 Gran Selezione Elle 2022 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red organic still |
| Denomination | Chianti Classico DOCG |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sangiovese |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vendor | Istine |
| Story | History and Curiosities Founded in 1982 by the Fronti family, Istine represents an excellence of Tuscan craftsmanship guided by the utmost respect for the environment. The prestigious Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Elle is produced from the finest grapes of the Lamole vineyard, expressing the distinctive elegance of its territory. Certified organic since 2016, the winery guarantees a highly prized organic red wine. The extraordinary 2022 vintage further cements the estate’s international prestige thanks to outstanding accolades, including 94 points from Decanter and the prestigious 4 Viti AIS. |
| Origin | Lamole |
| Soil composition | Predominantly Chianti macigno and other non-calcareous sandstones, sandy texture. |
| Cultivation system | Guyot |
| Fermentation temperature | 28 °C (maximum temperature) |
| Fermentation | 15–20 days |
| Production technique | Fermentazione alcolica in vasche di cemento a temperatura controllata; macerazione sulle bucce a cappello sommerso; fermentazione malolattica in cemento; affinamento in tonneaux usati e in bottiglia |
| Wine making | Alcoholic fermentation: 15–20 days in concrete tanks at controlled temperature (maximum 28°C). Maceration on the skins: about 45 days with submerged cap in concrete tanks. Malolactic fermentation: in concrete. Ageing: 15 months in 2 used tonneaux, followed by about 18 months of bottle ageing. |
| Aging | 15 months in 2 used tonneaux, followed by around 18 months of bottle ageing |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |