ORGANICALLY FARMED
KERIN O'KEEFE 94 POINTS - "Camphor, rose, violet and wild rosemary are just some of the evocative aromas on the lovely 2021 Istine Chianti Classico. Linear and delicious, the elegantly structured palate shows juicy Morello cherry, star anise and white pepper alongside polished tannins. Made with organically farmed Sangiovese grown in high altitude vineyards and aged in casks, it has bright acidity that keeps it focused and loaded with freshness and energy. A fantastic intro into the estate’s stellar Chianti Classico range. Drink through 2029. Abv: 13.5% Kerin O’Keefe October 2023 ©kerinokeefe.com"
"Just bottled, the 2021 Chianti Classico captures all the energy of the year in its bright, red-toned fruit. Blood orange, mint, white pepper and vibrant acids lend notable energy a Chianti Classico that sizzles with tension. There's plenty of fruit to back that all up. Bright saline notes extend the finish beautifully. " - Antonio Galloni, VINOUS MEDIA
"The first vintage of Istine was in 2009. The estate consists of a group of small high-altitude vineyards around the town of Radda (one over the border in Gaiole) and, originally, a 'winery' that reminded me of the Wine Ghetto in Lompoc; a corner of a light industrial space with a basket press and a few large barrels in it. Now they’ve built a proper stone winery building, and even a tasting room...If I wanted to show someone what Chianti Classico tastes like, in a perfect world, I would give them Istine’s. No foreign grapes, no French oak. Just the traditional grapes and methods, and it works. Bright medium red color; classic aromas and flavors of sour cherry, herbs and sandalwood; medium weight with a long finish..." -OLIVER MCCRUM, IMPORTER
KERIN O'KEEFE 94 POINTS - "Camphor, rose, violet and wild rosemary are just some of the evocative aromas on the lovely 2021 Istine Chianti Classico. Linear and delicious, the elegantly structured palate shows juicy Morello cherry, star anise and white pepper alongside polished tannins. Made with organically farmed Sangiovese grown in high altitude vineyards and aged in casks, it has bright acidity that keeps it focused and loaded with freshness and energy. A fantastic intro into the estate’s stellar Chianti Classico range. Drink through 2029. Abv: 13.5% Kerin O’Keefe October 2023 ©kerinokeefe.com"
"Just bottled, the 2021 Chianti Classico captures all the energy of the year in its bright, red-toned fruit. Blood orange, mint, white pepper and vibrant acids lend notable energy a Chianti Classico that sizzles with tension. There's plenty of fruit to back that all up. Bright saline notes extend the finish beautifully. " - Antonio Galloni, VINOUS MEDIA
"The first vintage of Istine was in 2009. The estate consists of a group of small high-altitude vineyards around the town of Radda (one over the border in Gaiole) and, originally, a 'winery' that reminded me of the Wine Ghetto in Lompoc; a corner of a light industrial space with a basket press and a few large barrels in it. Now they’ve built a proper stone winery building, and even a tasting room...If I wanted to show someone what Chianti Classico tastes like, in a perfect world, I would give them Istine’s. No foreign grapes, no French oak. Just the traditional grapes and methods, and it works. Bright medium red color; classic aromas and flavors of sour cherry, herbs and sandalwood; medium weight with a long finish..." -OLIVER MCCRUM, IMPORTER
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