Istine, Chianti Classico 2022

Variety: Sangiovese  Though this a fairly recent project based in Radda in Chianti, Istine’s reputation has quickly risen to the top of the Sangiovese playing field. With rave write-ups in the New York Times, Wine Spectator, and Forbes, winemaker Angela Fronti is proving she has what it takes in a region historically dominated by patrimonial lineage. Angela, who comes from a long line of peasant farmers, left Tuscany to study enology but ultimately decided to return and put down roots in Radda. With some of the highest elevation holdings in the commune, she farms multiple plots of land creating Cru Level Chianti with a precision rarely seen at this price point. Without a doubt a producer to watch. This Chianti Classico is some of the delicious Sangiovese we’ve tasted in recent years. The wine is soft and complex with the purity of fruit. The vines come from all over Radda.