Istine Vigna Istine Gran Selezione DOCG 2021

2021 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Vigna Istine is a lively and intense wine with delicate scent notes of lavender, mint, and blue/purple fruits and spices.

On the palate, the wine offers a unique balance between the energy of the 'Radda area' and a rich depth.

A powerful and terrifically explosive wine experience.

The Sangiovese grapes come from the unique Istine vineyard, located in Radda in Chianti, close to the border with Castellina in Chianti. The 5 ha is one of the highest vineyards in the area, 480-550 meters above sea level, and was planted in 2002.

The soil is very stony with limestone types, Alberese and Galestro.
The vineyard is situated on a steep slope surrounded by a dense oak forest with a north/northwest exposure.

Fermented for 20 days in concrete tanks at a controlled temperature (max. 28°C)
Maceration with skin contact for 45 days in concrete tanks
Aged for 12 months in 20 hl/ 30 hl Slavonian oak casks and almost 1 year of bottle aging before release.