“Vigna Cavarchione” Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Gaiole DOCG 2022 (BIO)

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

29692422 · 0,75 l · 61,33 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately

Since summer 2023, Chianti Classico producers have been permitted to include the eleven additional geographical indications (UGA = unità geografiche aggiuntive), introduced in 2021, on the labels of the top-tier Gran Selezione category. For Chianti Classico winegrowers, this is a logical step towards producing wines that reflect the region in which they were made as authentically as possible. And it enables customers to deepen their understanding of the relationship between the wines and their region of origin – a real added value. For many years now, at Istine, a small and carefully selected portion of the Sangiovese has been vinified 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 Cavarchione, from the single vineyard of the same name in Gaiole, is full-bodied, juicy and creamy, as one would expect from a wine from this part of the appellation. Overripe red cherries, mint, dried flowers and spices blend together in a sensual, inviting Chianti Classico, characterised by its richness and smoothness. This highly distinctive and terrific masterpiece finishes with a lovely hint of sweet raspberry contrasting with sour cherry.SUPERIORE.DE

"Dark and full-bodied, with intense aromas of stony minerality, embers, liquorice, dried flowers and black cherries. Medium-bodied, with firm, velvety tannins, refreshing acidity and hearty notes. The finish is full-bodied yet well-balanced." James Suckling

"The aromas of dark fruits such as blackberry, blackcurrant and blueberry are characterised by their purity, complemented by notes of violet, minerality and tar. Lively and juicy, this wine offers superb balance and a long-lasting finish." Wine Spectator

"The organic Istine 2022 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Gaiole Vigna Cavarchione is spicy and savory, with dark fruit, earth and exotic spice. There is extra fruit weight and concentration here, delivered over a medium- to full-bodied mouthfeel with a soft, velvety texture. Open-knit tannins give the wine both intensity and accessibility. This is a shapely, generous wine with upfront ripeness and a soft, round finish." Wine Advocate

"The Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Vigna Cavarchione 2022 appears dense and explosive in the glass. On the palate, a wealth of aromas unfolds, featuring dark cherries, blackberries, graphite, dried herbs, menthol and sage. This intoxicating, powerful Gran Selezione has an incredible amount to offer. harvestcan look forward to a powerful wine with remarkable texture. Allowing it to breathe in the glass allows the aromas to unfold beautifully. The long finish is extremely inviting." Vinous