“Vigna Istine” Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Radda DOCG 2021 (BIO)

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

29692821 · 0,75 l · 61,33 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately

Since summer 2023, Chianti Classico producers have been allowed to include the eleven additional geographical indications (UGA = unità geografiche aggiuntive) introduced in 2021 on the labels of the top Gran Selezione category. For Chianti Classico winegrowers, it is a logical step to produce wines that reflect the area in which they were produced as authentically as possible. And customers can thus deepen their knowledge of the relationship between the wines and their region of origin – a real added value.

For many years, a small and strictly selected portion of the Sangiovese at Istine has been vinified separately according to the origin of the vineyard in order to emphasise and bring out the specific characteristics of the site, the soil and the altitude. Since then, the best 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 sold in specialised shops and restaurants every year.

Vigna Istine is marvellous. Dark cherry, spices, leather and tobacco unfold in the glass. An incredibly creamy personality and breadth on the palate. With its flavour profile of lavender, spices, leather, menthol and liquorice, Vigna Istine has an indescribable richness of facets. The high-altitude vineyard, planted between 480 and 550 metres above sea level, provides freshness, aromatic intensity, mineral notes and exciting ageing potential. SUPERIORE.DE

"This Gran Selezione from Radda exudes an aroma of small red fruits, blood oranges, rose petals and lavender; the attack is delicate with noticeable acidity, the fine-grained tannins are well integrated, with a seductive minerality and great length on the finish." Vinum

"A classic example of Gallo Nero with powerful aromas of violets and red cherries complemented by herbs, liquorice and cinnamon. Full-bodied, it displays velvety tannins and fresh acidity, with assertive floral flavours that drive the length." James Suckling

"The 2021 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Vigna Istine is infused with hints of lavender, mint, blue/purple fruit and spice. It offers an impressive interplay of Radda energy with slightly more richness on the mid-palate and an overall more intense texture than the Casanova dell'Aia. This is a very lively, explosive wine." Vinous