“Vigna Casanova dell’Aia” Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Radda DOCG 2022 (BIO)

Istine | Tuscany
Istine s.s.a. | Via Roma 11 | IT 53017 Radda in Chianti

29692522 · 0,75 l · 61,33 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shipping< 24 units available

For many years now, Istine has been vinifying a small and carefully selected portion of its Sangiovese separately according to the vineyard's origin, in order to highlight and bring to life the specific characteristics of the site, the soil and the altitude. Since then, the finest grapes from the estate's own vineyards – Istine (Radda), Casanova dell'Aia (Radda) and Cavarchione (Gaiole) have been vinified separately, resulting in three now highly sought-after cru wines, of which just 3,000 bottles are released each year to specialist retailers and the hospitality sector.

Vigna Casanova dell'Aia is airy, light and graceful on the palate. Crushed flowers, sweet red berries, mint, chalk and white pepper rise from the glass in this very fine, exceptionally nuanced Chianti Classico. It is arguably the most ethereal wine in the high-calibre Istine collection; on the palate, notes of red berries and cherries are flanked by fine, almost silky tannins, leading into an elegant, flowing finish with remarkable staying power. SUPERIORE.DE

"A classic style, quite fruity and subtly citrusy, with bright black cherries enhanced by violets, roses, ashes and irises. Fine-tuned and medium-bodied, showing elegant, velvety tannins and crisp, almost zesty acidity. Juicy and crunchy." James Suckling

"The Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Vigna Casanova dell'Aia 2022 offers aromas of dried herbs, menthol, sage, tobacco, white pepper, mint and burnt earth. Straightforward in its structure yet brooding, the Casanova dell'Aia is a highly expressive wine from Radda. It really stands out in this tasting. This vineyard has clearly weathered the rigours of the growing season well. Bright, salty notes prolong the explosive finish on the palate. The Casanova dell'Aia is not as immediate as some of the other Gran Seleziones in the range, but it is brimming with character." Vinous

"What a difference the vineyard site makes. The Vigna Casanova dell'Aia is one of two Gran Selezione wines from the Radda UGA and is situated at a similar altitude to the Vigna Istine; both are planted on limestone marl. However, this vineyard faces south and has a higher proportion of clay. It has a deeper colour, darker fruit, a more robust structure and a richer texture. It also takes longer to open up. Nevertheless, the dark red cherries and raspberries are noticeably more authentic. The palate is full of iron-rich minerals and bitter herbs. The chalky tannins come to the fore, and the juicy acidity ensures a pleasant mouthfeel. A stony final is endless." Decanter