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Istine, Chianti Classico, 2023

Red Wine from Tuscany, Italy
by Istine
$34.99
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The wine that anchors Istine's reputation: a deeply traditional, aromatic Chianti Classico from Radda, made by the charming Angela Fronti, a Flatiron favorite we've featured more times than we can count. Like everything she makes, it's 100% Sangiovese, vinified with long maceration and aged in big, neutral botti so the elegant, high-altitude character of Radda comes through cleanly. Radda is famed for some of the most fragrant and refined Sangiovese in Chianti Classico, and Istine bottles a benchmark version. Transparent, nuanced, and genuinely artisanal, it's the kind of everyday Chianti that overdelivers.

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Antonio Galloni

90 points

"The 2023 Chianti Classico is a fine introduction to the range. Wild cherry, tobacco, spice, leather and cedar give the 2023 terrific aromatic complexity. Medium in body and pliant, with lovely upfront character, the 2023 has plenty to offer. A dollop of Malvasia Nera rounds out the blend." —Antonio Galloni

Decanter

93 points

"Angela Fronti began her family estate production with the 2009 vintage in vineyards spread over 25 hectares between Radda and Gaiole in Chianti. This 2023 demonstrates integrity and precision of detail in the fragrance range, but its real strength lies in the balance between chiselled tannins, refreshing acidity and structure."

More about Istine

Angela Fronti, enologist and daughter of a legendary Tuscan vineyard-management family, launched Istine in 2009 to bottle their own fruit. Today, 20 hectares of scattered high-altitude parcels around Radda and Gaiole produce elegant, organically certified Chianti Classico from pure Sangiovese. Each vineyard cru tells its own story; together, they showcase the precision and terroir that new-generation Chianti can achieve.

Wine Details

  • Grape Variety

    Sangiovese

  • Vintage

    2023

  • Size

    750ml

  • Farming Practice

    Organic

  • Style

    Earthy , Elegant , Juicy

  • Sweetness

    Dry

  • Body

    Light Bodied

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Tasting Notes & Food Pairings

Perfect Pairings

Pasta with tomato or ragu, pizza, roast chicken, grilled sausages, or pecorino.

Tasting Profile

Bright red cherry, dried herbs, and a touch of earth. Medium-bodied with fresh, firm tannins, lively acidity, and a clean, savory finish. A versatile everyday red.

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