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DOMAINE BALLORIN
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Red wine
Producer: Istine
Vigna Istine 2021 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG
Italy, TuscanyRadda in Chianti, Siena
0.75L
13% Vol.
Grape variety: Sangiovese
Vinification: Alcoholic fermentation in concrete, submerged cap maceration for 45 days
Aging: 18 months in 30-hectoliter Austrian oak barrels followed by approximately 18 months of bottle aging
Serving temperature: 18-20° C
Allergens: contiene solfitiGran Selezione
This wine is 100% Sangiovese. For the Gran Selezione, only the best grapes are selected, representing the third pass of the harvest, and they come exclusively from the Istine vineyard located in Radda in Chianti, near the border with Castellina in Chianti. It's one of the highest vineyards in the Chianti area, planted in 2002.
The soil is very stony, primarily composed of quartzite and calcite, with an average altitude ranging from 480 to 550 meters above sea level.
The Gran Selezione is a single-vineyard vinification. Finally, even in Chianti Classico, the regional differences are being highlighted, creating a map of the various expressions of Sangiovese from different terroirs.
The Vigna Istine expresses a powerful and austere Sangiovese with a great tannic structure, yet it's refined and flows smoothly in the glass. Beyond the notes of fruit and cinchona, a silky tactile sensation and an enviable freshness are striking. This is a wine that has all the characteristics to be on the table with the great Italian reds, and beyond.
Prodotto Biologico conforme al Reg.CE 848/18 - Certificato da IT BIO 018
From the producer
Istine
A Family Story
The story of Istine is a blend of tradition and entrepreneurial spirit. Its roots lie in the Fronti family's passion for the land.
It all began in 1959 when Bruno Fronti founded a company providing agricultural services. After years of experience in the winemaking world, the family decided to cultivate their own vineyards. In 1982, the first plots of land were acquired, and today the winery manages about 20 hectares, spread across Radda in Chianti and Gaiole in Chianti. This "mosaic" style of cultivation, with separate parcels, gives each plot of land its own unique identity.
For a long time, the grapes were sold to other wineries, but the desire to tell their own story led to a change. With the 2009 vintage, the winery bottled its first wine, marking the beginning of a new era with its own label.
