"The 2022 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Vigna Istine is the most reticent of these three Gran Seleziones. Even so, the Vigna Istine impresses with its notable energy and tension. Dark red fruit, white pepper, chalk, mint and dried flowers open in the glass. Today, the Istine feels rather compact and nervy, but it certainly has a ton of character." -Antonio Galloni
Kerin O'Keefe
WE97
"The 2022 Vigna Istine stuns with its intoxicating aromas of violet, rose, dark spice, Mediterranean scrub, new leather and wild herb. Showing fantastic structure and the estate's hallmark finesse, the savory palate delivers succulent Morello cherry, raspberry, blood orange and star anise underpinned by savory salinity. It also offers great freshness thanks to the high-vineyard altitudes of 480-550m. While it's already tempting, give it time to fully develop. Drink 2027–2038." -Kerin O'Keefe