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Istine signe un Chianti Classico Riserva 2018 de Gaiole, sangiovese de vignes rocheuses en altitude, élevé 24 mois en barriques de Slavonie et tiré à 4 000 bouteilles. Aucune distinction n'est mentionnée et le profil reste classique, sans éclat de réputation attesté.
Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG, sangiovese issu des vignes Casanove dell'Aia, Istine et Cavarchione, altitude élevée et sol rocheux : ancrage précis et cohérent.
No award or guide mentioned, producer not cited in any ranking: absence of information, not a documented flaw.
À 37,98 € (prix barré 48,11 €) pour un Chianti Classico Riserva de 4 000 bouteilles, le tarif reste cohérent avec le rang décrit.
Accords précis (viandes roues, gibier mijoté, fromages affinés), profil cerise, framboise, réglisse et menthe, service à 16-18°C.
Domaine familial nommé depuis 2009, vendange manuelle, macération prolongée, minimum 24 mois en grandes barriques de chêne de Slavonie, bio mentionné.
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Comment on noteThe wine
Imagine yourself in the heart of Chianti Classico, where Sangiovese reveals all its depth. This Chianti Classico Riserva from Istine, 2018 vintage, is an invitation to discover an authentic Tuscany, the kind passed down from generation to generation.
The Istine estate, a family affair since its first harvest in 2009, embodies a deep commitment to Chianti Classico. I am always touched by producers who, while evolving, remain faithful to their traditions and their terroir. The Casanove dell'Aia, Istine and Cavarchione vineyards, from which the grapes come exclusively, stand out for their high altitude and predominantly rocky soil. It is this combination that gives the wine its minerality and complexity.
This Riserva is the fruit of a rigorous selection. After a manual harvest, the small batches of grapes are chosen to become "Riserva Levigne", the estate's most accomplished expression of the year. Sangiovese is king here, vinified using the traditional method with extended maceration. It then ages for a minimum of 24 months in large Slavonian oak barrels. Only 4,000 bottles are produced each year, making it a true gem to discover. Its color is a brilliant ruby red, already promising a wonderful sensory journey. On the nose, I detect notes of cherries and raspberries, accompanied by a touch of licorice and mint in the background. On the palate, it reveals itself as flavorful and full-bodied, while maintaining remarkable elegance. This is a wine that speaks to you, that tells you its story.
This Chianti Classico Riserva 2018 is an ideal companion for moments of sharing. I see it perfectly accompanying red meats, slow-cooked game or aged cheeses. It is made for those family dinners or gatherings with friends, where conversations linger and flavors mingle. It is a wine that invites conviviality, the discovery of Tuscany's authentic flavors. Let yourself be carried away by this nectar which, I am sure, will awaken your senses and leave you with an unforgettable memory of the Tuscan art of living.
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