Istine
Chianti Classico Radda Gran Selezione Vigna Casanova dell'Aia 2022
| Denomination | DOCG Chianti Classico Gran Selezione |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% 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: 100% Sangiovese, a dry red wine with a harmonious and structured profile
- Vineyard of origin: Casanova dell’Aia in Radda, 500 metres above sea level, south-facing exposure
- Vinification: 15-20 days in concrete, 45 days of submerged cap maceration
- Ageing: 15 months in Austrian oak barrels followed by 18 months in bottle
- Awards: 97 pts Decanter, 95 pts Vinous. Decant for 1 hour, alcohol content 14.5%
Description
What kind of wine it is
Chianti Classico Vigna Casanova dell’Aia by Istine is a still red wine that expresses the authentic character of Tuscan Sangiovese. This Chianti Classico Gran Selezione displays an intense ruby colour, revealing complex aromas typical of the Radda area. On the palate, it shows a structured flavour profile, resulting in a dry and harmonious taste. It pairs ideally with red meats, game, mature cheeses and first courses with rich sauces, ensuring a balanced and satisfying sip.
Where it comes from
The grapes come from the historic Vigna Casanova dell’Aia in Radda in Chianti, the family’s first plot, situated at 500 metres above sea level with a southern exposure. The soil, rich in rock, is characterised by layers of marl limestone, such as Alberese and Galestro, combined with the presence of clay. Cultivation follows organic and biodynamic farming practices, promoting a sustainable ecosystem that enhances the Radda terroir and gives the grapes a distinct savoury and mineral identity.
How it is produced
After the manual harvest, alcoholic fermentation takes place in cement vats at a controlled temperature for about 15-20 days. This is followed by a particular submerged cap maceration lasting around 45 days, also in cement, which is also chosen for malolactic fermentation. The maturation continues with 15 months of ageing in Austrian oak barrels, followed by 18 months of bottle ageing, resulting in an elegant and complex profile.
History and Curiosities
Created by oenologist Angela Fronti, this prestigious Chianti Classico Gran Selezione originates from the Casanova dell’Aia Vineyard in Radda, the first and historic plot owned by the Istine family. Grown organically and biodynamically on soils of alberese, galestro and clay, this pure Sangiovese is vinified to enhance the authenticity of the local terroir. The 2022 vintage, awarded 97 points by Decanter and 95 by Vinous, offers a harmonious and structured sip, ensuring a tasting experience deeply connected to the Tuscan region.
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
97/100
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
95/100
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 Casanova dell'Aia 2022 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red organic still |
| Denomination | Chianti Classico DOCG |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sangiovese |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vendor | Istine |
| Story | History and Curiosities Created by oenologist Angela Fronti, this prestigious Chianti Classico Gran Selezione originates from the Casanova dell’Aia Vineyard in Radda, the first and historic plot owned by the Istine family. Grown organically and biodynamically on soils of alberese, galestro and clay, this pure Sangiovese is vinified to enhance the authenticity of the local terroir. The 2022 vintage, awarded 97 points by Decanter and 95 by Vinous, offers a harmonious and structured sip, ensuring a tasting experience deeply connected to the Tuscan region. |
| Origin | Vigna Casanova dell’Aia, Radda in Chianti (Toscana) |
| Soil composition | Rich in rocky material with alternating layers of marly limestone (Alberese and Galestro) and a good presence of clay |
| Cultivation system | Guyot |
| Plants per hectare | 5000 plants per hectare |
| Fermentation temperature | 28 °C (maximum) |
| Fermentation | 15–20 giorni |
| Production technique | Alcoholic fermentation in temperature-controlled concrete tanks, submerged cap maceration, malolactic fermentation in concrete, ageing in Austrian oak barrels |
| Wine making | Alcoholic fermentation: 15–20 days in cement tanks at controlled temperature (max 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 |