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2022 Istine Chianti Classico

2022 Istine Chianti Classico

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Review Date: 02/2024

Always a blend of estate vineyards in Radda and Gaiole, the 2022 incorporates Sangiovese from new acquisitions in Vagliagli and Lamole. It also sees the addition of 1% Malvasia Nera – Angela Fronti says she wanted to preserve the tradition of including a dash of other local varieties. Already quite forward in aromas, the just-bottled annata conveys dark red cherry infused with liquorice and grilled chestnut. Well defined and energetic, the palate progresses to ripe yet fresh raspberry with a crunchy bite, buoyed by abundant bright acidity and pervading fennel notes. Light, granular tannins just need a few more months to integrate. (MM)

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James Suckling

Review Date: 07/2025
This opens with an earthy, slightly spicy nose of dark berries, crushed herbs and hints of leather and wet stones. The juicy and savory palate has a medium body with vivid acidity and a polished texture. Simple but juicy and flavorful. Drink now.

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Vinous

Review Date: 06/2024
The 2022 Chianti Classico is juicy, forward and delightful. A burst of sweet red cherry fruit, rose petal, spice and orange peel gives the 2022 tons of immediacy. The 2022 looks to be an early-drinking wine. (AG)

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Wine Spectator

Review Date: 10/2024
A dense, taut red, whose cherry, strawberry and rose flavors are lifted by lively acidity and dusty tannins. This linear version flirts with elegance and will get there if the tannins integrate nicely. Drink now through 2030. (BS)

Notes

The 2022 Istine Chianti Classico is a juicy and high-energy expression of Sangiovese, showcasing winemaker Angela Fronti's signature ability to find freshness in a warm, dry vintage. The nose is exceptionally bright and "immediate," offering a burst of sweet red cherries, rose petals, and orange peel layered with savory hints of white pepper and balsamic herbs. On the palate, it is medium-bodied and linear, balancing its ripe fruit core with a vibrant, refreshing acidity and fine-grained, "dusty" tannins. The finish is clean and energetic, marked by a distinct mineral drive and a lingering floral lift. A remarkably transparent and food-friendly wine that prioritizes purity and "Radda-style" elegance over power.

Product Details

Origin: Chianti, Tuscany, Italy

Type/Varietal: Sangiovese

SKU: #1966326