Recommended by the New York Times, Wine Spectator, Food & Wines, and Many More. Check out our recent Press.

Award-winning NYC wine shop – free local delivery & fast nationwide shipping. Learn more

Istine, Chianti Classico Gran Selezione 'Casanova Dell'Aia', 2022

Red Wine from Tuscany, Italy
by Istine
$79.99
Taxes and shipping calculated at checkout.
Use code 10OFF to get 10% off 12+ bottles

Angela Fronti's south-facing hillside expression—younger vines (planted 2014-2018) at 500 meters on marly limestone capturing fresh, fruit-forward Sangiovese with remarkable mineral intensity. Fermented in concrete and aged in neutral botti to preserve pure terroir expression without oak influence. The warmer south exposure brings riper fruit notes while maintaining Sangiovese's signature savory character. Organic since 2016, this is honest Chianti Classico for those who want to taste the grape and the place.

Shipping

Every step of the journey is managed to uphold the integrity of each bottle.

  • Nationwide Access: Flat-rate shipping available to most U.S. states with delivery in 3-5 business days.
  • Temperature-Monitored Shipping: We closely monitor weather conditions and make informed decisions to ensure shipments travel safely, with insulated packaging and refrigerated transport available when required.
  • Wine-Specific Protective Packaging: Specialized materials designed to maintain label integrity and prevent breakage during transit.
  • Provenance Assured: All wines are maintained in climate-controlled conditions at our shop until the moment of dispatch.

Returns & Exchanges

We stand behind every bottle we sell.

  • Corked wine? Full refund or exchange within 60 days
  • Damaged shipment? Contact us within 48 hours
  • Storage or quality concerns? We're here to help


View our complete return policy →

Have Questions?

Our team is here to help.

Hours

Sunday - Thursday: 12 pm - 8 pm

Friday: 11am - 9pm

Saturday: 10am - 9pm

Email: help@flatiron-wines.com
Phone: (212) 477-1315

Antonio Galloni

95 points

"The 2022 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Vigna Casanova dell'Aia is redolent of dried herbs, menthol, sage, tobacco, white pepper, mint and scorched earth. Linear in its contours and yet deep, the Casanova dell'Aia is a super-expressive wine from Radda. In this tasting it is a standout. This site clearly handled the rigors of the growing season well. Bright saline overtones extend the palate-staining, explosive finish. The Casanova dell'Aia is not as immediate as some of the other Gran Seleziones in the range, but it bristles with character." —Antonio Galloni

Decanter

97 points

"The 2022 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Vigna Casanova dell'Aia is redolent of dried herbs, menthol, sage, tobacco, white pepper, mint and scorched earth. Linear in its contours and yet deep, the Casanova dell'Aia is a super-expressive wine from Radda. In this tasting it is a standout. This site clearly handled the rigors of the growing season well. Bright saline overtones extend the palate-staining, explosive finish. The Casanova dell'Aia is not as immediate as some of the other Gran Seleziones in the range, but it bristles with character."

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

    2022

  • Size

    750ml

  • Farming Practice

    Organic

  • Sweetness

    Dry

  • Body

    Medium Bodied

Flatiron's Take

From the Importer

What has to say about this wine:

Tasting Notes & Food Pairings

Perfect Pairings

Braised short ribs, roasted lamb with herbs, venison stew, wild mushroom risotto, aged gouda, smoked meats

Tasting Profile

Deep ruby with dark cherry, plum, and earth aromas showing mature development. Full body with integrated tannins and balanced acidity. Long, complex savory finish.

More wines from Istine

View all