Istine
Chianti Classico Radda Gran Selezione Vigna Istine 2022
| Denomination | DOCG Chianti Classico Gran Selezione |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Area | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sangiovese |
| Aging | 15 months in 30 hl Austrian oak barrels, followed by approximately 18 months of bottle ageing |
- Grape variety and style: Still organic red wine made from 100% Sangiovese
- Origin: Istine Vineyard in Radda in Chianti (480-550 m) on Alberese and Galestro soils
- Vinification: Fermentation in concrete up to 28°C, 45 days maceration with submerged cap
- Ageing: 15 months in 30 hl Austrian oak barrels and about 18 months in bottle
- Pairings: Game, pork and cheeses. Rated 95 by Decanter and awarded 3 glasses
Description
What kind of wine it is
Chianti Classico Radda Gran Selezione Vigna Istine, produced by Istine, is an organic red wine that embodies the most authentic character of Sangiovese. This Gran Selezione is vinified in concrete vats to highlight its colour and depth of structure. Its refined profile is the result of careful ageing in Austrian oak barrels, followed by maturation in the bottle to perfect its harmony. Its pronounced tannic texture pairs ideally with game, pork and mature cheeses.
Where it comes from
The grapes come from the Vigna Istine in Radda in Chianti, located in one of the highest areas of the entire region. Situated at around five hundred and fifty metres above sea level, the vineyard benefits from cool exposures that favour a consistent ripening of the bunches. The steep soils, rich in stones and composed of marl limestones such as Alberese and Galestro, are surrounded by dense oak forests. This ecosystem gives the Sangiovese a profound territorial identity, enhanced by organic-certified agronomic management.
How it is produced
The production process begins with the manual harvesting of the bunches. Fermentation takes place in concrete vats at a controlled temperature to preserve the integrity of the aromatic profile. A submerged cap maceration of forty-five days allows for a fine and measured tannin extraction, followed by malolactic fermentation in the same containers. The wine then matures for fifteen months in oak barrels and completes its journey with a prolonged bottle ageing, essential to define its optimal gustatory character.
History and Curiosities
Founded in 1982, the Tuscan winery Istine achieves excellence with this Chianti Classico Gran Selezione, the result of the dedication of oenologist Angela Fronti. The grapes come from the Istine Vineyard in Radda in Chianti, planted in 2002 at an altitude between 480 and 550 metres, in one of the highest areas of the region. Thanks to soils rich in Alberese and Galestro, this certified organic Sangiovese expresses extraordinary elegance. The 2022 vintage, awarded by Gambero Rosso, Decanter and Vinous, is confirmed as an authentic winemaking masterpiece.
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
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
3This 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
94/100
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 Radda Gran Selezione Vigna Istine 2022 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red organic still |
| Denomination | Chianti Classico DOCG |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sangiovese |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vendor | Istine |
| Story | History and Curiosities Founded in 1982, the Tuscan winery Istine achieves excellence with this Chianti Classico Gran Selezione, the result of the dedication of oenologist Angela Fronti. The grapes come from the Istine Vineyard in Radda in Chianti, planted in 2002 at an altitude between 480 and 550 metres, in one of the highest areas of the region. Thanks to soils rich in Alberese and Galestro, this certified organic Sangiovese expresses extraordinary elegance. The 2022 vintage, awarded by Gambero Rosso, Decanter and Vinous, is confirmed as an authentic winemaking masterpiece. |
| Origin | Radda in Chianti, near the border with Castellina in Chianti |
| Soil composition | Rich in stones with alternating marly limestones (Alberese and Galestro), very steep and surrounded by a dense oak wood |
| Cultivation system | Guyot |
| Plants per hectare | 5000 |
| Fermentation temperature | Maximum 28 °C |
| Fermentation | 15 - 20 days |
| Production technique | Fermentation in cement tanks at controlled temperature; submerged cap maceration; malolactic fermentation in cement; ageing in 30 hl Austrian oak barrels and in bottle |
| Wine making | Alcoholic fermentation: 15-20 days in cement tanks at controlled temperature (maximum 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 approximately 18 months of bottle ageing |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |