Istine Chianti Classico 2023 comes from one of the rising star estates of Chianti Classico. Founded by the Fronti family and led by Angela Fronti, the winery farms organically across several high elevation sites in Radda and Gaiole in Chianti. Since releasing its first estate bottling in 2009, Istine has earned a reputation for producing some of the region's most precise and terroir driven expressions of sangiovese.
The 2023 is made primarily from sangiovese, with a small amount of malvasia nera, sourced from vineyards spread across the heart of Chianti Classico. Fermentation takes place with an emphasis on preserving freshness and site character, followed by approximately twelve months of aging in large Slavonian oak casks. The result is a wine that balances traditional Tuscan structure with remarkable purity and energy.
The 2023 vintage offers aromas of black cherry, raspberry, dried herbs, tobacco, violet, and white pepper. Medium bodied and vibrant, it combines bright acidity, fine tannins, and a mineral driven finish that is characteristic of the cooler, higher elevation vineyards of Radda. Decanter praised the wine's precision, balance, and structure, while many critics view Angela Fronti as one of the leading voices in the modern Chianti Classico renaissance.
A natural match for pasta with tomato sauce, grilled meats, roasted vegetables, and aged cheeses, Istine Chianti Classico captures the elegance and authenticity that have made the estate one of Tuscany's most sought after producers.
