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“Rosato d’Istine” Toscana IGT 2022 (BIO)
Noble salmon pink. Istines Rosé from certified organic viticulture shows peppery flowers with lime zest and hints of green melon. On the palate, an impressively silky texture and balance from an attractive blend of zesty acidity, sweet red berries and minerals. Finishes spicy and tangy, with hints of sour cherry and rosy flowers that linger. Really a lot of fun! SUPERIORE.DE
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Sangiovese
- Cultivation: biological
- Expansion: 4 months stainless steel
- Filtration: no
- Alcohol content: 12,50 % vol
- Serving temperature: 8‑10 °C
- Storage potential: 2026+
- Closure: screw cap
- Total extract: 27,25 g/l
- Total acidity: 5,95 g/l
- Residual sugar: 0,95 g/l
- Sulfite: 74 mg/l
- pH value: 3,34
- Eco-Control-No.: IT‑BIO‑014
- Allergens
contains sulphites
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“Rosato d’Istine” Toscana IGT 2024 (BIO)
Noble salmon pink colour. Istines Rosé from certified organic viticulture shows peppery flowers with lime zest and hints of green melon. On the palate, an impressively silky texture and balance from an attractive blend of zesty acidity, sweet red berries and minerals. The finish is savoury and tangy, with a hint of sour cherry and rosy flowers that linger for a long time. Really great fun! SUPERIORE.DE
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Sangiovese
- Cultivation: biological
- Expansion: 4 months stainless steel
- Filtration: no
- Alcohol content: 12,00 % vol
- Serving temperature: 8‑10 °C
- Storage potential: 2028+
- Closure: screw cap
- Total extract: 26,68 g/l
- Total acidity: 6,05 g/l
- Residual sugar: 0,89 g/l
- Sulfite: 75 mg/l
- pH value: 3,32
- Eco-Control-No.: IT‑BIO‑014
- Allergens
contains sulphites
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“Bianco d’Istine” (anfora) Toscana IGT 2022 (BIO)
The Trebbiano and Malvasia Bianca grapes for this exceptional white wine come from the Casanova dell'Aia vineyard in Radda in Chianti, the first 0.2-hectare, calcareous and clayey plot that the family bought and planted in the 1980s and then renewed in 2014. It matures on the fine lees mostly in terracotta amphorae and only a small part remains in stainless steel tanks. Total production per vintage: 2,500 bottles.
read more- Grape Variety: Trebbiano and Malvasia
- Cultivation: biological
- Expansion: 6 months 70/30 amphora/stainless steel
- Filtration: no
- Alcohol content: 12,50 % vol
- Serving temperature: 10‑12 °C
- Storage potential: 2027
- Closure: twist lock
- Total extract: 21,00 g/l
- Total acidity: 5,41 g/l
- Residual sugar: 0,63 g/l
- Sulfite: 90 mg/l
- pH value: 3,45
- Eco-Control-No.: IT‑BIO‑014
- Allergens
contains sulphites
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Chianti Classico DOCG 2022 (BIO)
Every year, Istine's Chianti Classico is one of the most racy and authentic representatives of its genre. Its weightlessness and at the same time precision make up a large part of its appeal. A finely knit bouquet of red berries, flowers, chalk and white pepper. Medium-bodied on the palate, its fine fruit, creamy tannins and plenty of personality come to light with further aeration. A red wine that takes hearts by storm with its lively, dancing and extremely fine nerve! SUPERIORE.DE
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Sangiovese
- Cultivation: biological
- Expansion: 12 months oak barrel
- Filtration: no
- Alcohol content: 13,00 % vol
- Serving temperature: 16‑18 °C
- Storage potential: 2031+
- Closure: natural cork
- Total extract: 29,35 g/l
- Total acidity: 6,49 g/l
- Residual sugar: 0,95 g/l
- Sulfite: 66 mg/l
- pH value: 3,29
- Eco-Control-No.: IT‑BIO‑014
- Allergens
contains sulphites
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“550” Merlot Toscana IGT 2021 (BIO)
From the highest corner of the Vigna Istine (the name 550 refers to the metres above sea level), surrounded by cool forests, this balanced Merlot is vinified in concrete before spending around 15 months in lightly toasted tonneaux. Due to the cool location, it is - unusually - harvested after the Sangiovese, so that it has more time to mature on the vine. The result is a wine with a fine tannic structure and juicy, ripe blue fruit, with a hint of red fruit and some coffee notes leading to a long, graceful finish. Production is 2,600 bottles per vintage. SUPERIORE.DE
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Merlot
- Cultivation: biological
- Expansion: 15 months tonneau
- Filtration: no
- Alcohol content: 13,50 % vol
- Serving temperature: 18‑20 °C
- Storage potential: 2033+
- Closure: natural cork
- Total extract: 30,35 g/l
- Total acidity: 5,41 g/l
- Residual sugar: 0,85 g/l
- Sulfite: 56 mg/l
- pH value: 3,36
- Eco-Control-No.: IT‑BIO‑014
- Allergens
contains sulphites
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“Vigna Istine” Chianti Classico DOCG 2020 (BIO)
Since the 2012 vintage, a small and strictly selected part of the Sangiovese at Istine has been vinified separately according to the origin of the vineyard in order to emphasise and bring to life the specific characteristics of the site, the soil and the altitude. Since then, the best grapes from the estate's own vineyards Istine, Casanova dell'Aia and Cavarchione have been vinified separately, resulting in three now highly sought-after cru wines, of which just 3,000 bottles are sold in specialised shops and restaurants every year.
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Sangiovese
- Cultivation: biological
- Expansion: 12 months 20hl/30hl oak barrel
- Filtration: no
- Alcohol content: 13,00 % vol
- Serving temperature: 18‑20 °C
- Storage potential: 2034+
- Closure: natural cork
- Total extract: 25,40 g/l
- Total acidity: 5,90 g/l
- Residual sugar: < 0,50 g/l
- Sulfite: 43 mg/l
- pH value: 3,35
- Eco-Control-No.: IT‑BIO‑014
- Allergens
contains sulphites
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“Vigna Casanova dell’Aia” Chianti Classico DOCG 2020 (BIO)
Since the 2012 vintage, a small and strictly selected part of the Sangiovese at Istine has been vinified separately according to the origin of the vineyard in order to emphasise and bring to life the specific characteristics of the site, the soil and the altitude. Since then, the best grapes from the estate's own vineyards Istine, Casanova dell'Aia and Cavarchione have been vinified separately, resulting in three now highly sought-after cru wines, of which just 3,000 bottles are sold in specialised shops and restaurants every year.
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Sangiovese
- Cultivation: biological
- Expansion: 12 months 20hl/30hl oak barrel
- Filtration: no
- Alcohol content: 13,50 % vol
- Serving temperature: 18‑20 °C
- Storage potential: 2034+
- Closure: natural cork
- Total extract: 27,80 g/l
- Total acidity: 6,10 g/l
- Residual sugar: < 0,50 g/l
- Sulfite: 46 mg/l
- pH value: 3,33
- Eco-Control-No.: IT‑BIO‑014
- Allergens
contains sulphites
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“Vigna Cavarchione” Chianti Classico DOCG 2020 (BIO)
Since the 2012 vintage, a small and strictly selected part of the Sangiovese at Istine has been vinified separately according to the origin of the vineyard in order to emphasise and bring to life the specific characteristics of the site, the soil and the altitude. Since then, the best grapes from the estate's own vineyards Istine, Casanova dell'Aia and Cavarchione have been vinified separately, resulting in three now highly sought-after cru wines, of which just 3,000 bottles are sold in specialised shops and restaurants every year.
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Sangiovese
- Cultivation: biological
- Expansion: 12 months 20hl/30hl oak barrel
- Filtration: no
- Alcohol content: 13,50 % vol
- Serving temperature: 18‑20 °C
- Storage potential: 2034+
- Closure: natural cork
- Total extract: 27,60 g/l
- Total acidity: 5,70 g/l
- Residual sugar: < 0,50 g/l
- Sulfite: 56 mg/l
- pH value: 3,32
- Eco-Control-No.: IT‑BIO‑014
- Allergens
contains sulphites
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Chianti Classico DOCG 2019 (BIO) · MAGNUM
The Chianti Classico from Istine is one of the most racy and pure representatives of its genre. Its weightlessness and at the same time precision make up a large part of its charm. Finely knitted bouquet of red berry fruits, flowers, chalk and white pepper. Medium-bodied on the nose, with further aeration its fine fruit, creamy tannins and plenty of personality come to light. A red that takes hearts by storm with its lively, prancing and extremely fine-nerved character! SUPERIORE.DE
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Sangiovese
- Cultivation: biological
- Expansion: 12 months oak barrel
- Filtration: no
- Alcohol content: 14,00 % vol
- Serving temperature: 16‑18 °C
- Storage potential: 2029+
- Closure: natural cork
- Total extract: 29,65 g/l
- Total acidity: 5,78 g/l
- Residual sugar: 0,85 g/l
- Sulfite: 78 mg/l
- pH value: 3,36
- Eco-Control-No.: IT‑BIO‑014
- Allergens
contains sulphites
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“Levigne” Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG 2020 (BIO)
The grapes for Istine's cult Riserva come exclusively from the estate's own vineyards Istine (Radda), Casanova dell'Aia (Radda) and Cavarchione (Gaiole). Only 4,000 bottles of this breathtaking wine, which matures for 12 months in large Slavonian oak barrels, are bottled each year.
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Sangiovese
- Cultivation: biological
- Expansion: 12/12 months 20hl/30hl oak barrel
- Filtration: no
- Alcohol content: 13,50 % vol
- Serving temperature: 18‑20 °C
- Storage potential: 2037+
- Closure: natural cork
- Total extract: 29,89 g/l
- Total acidity: 6,05 g/l
- Residual sugar: < 0,50 g/l
- Sulfite: 82 mg/l
- pH value: 3,32
- Eco-Control-No.: IT‑BIO‑014
- Allergens
contains sulphites
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“Levigne” Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG 2021 (BIO)
The grapes for Istine's cult Riserva come exclusively from the estate's own vineyards Istine (Radda), Casanova dell'Aia (Radda) and Cavarchione (Gaiole). Only 4,000 bottles of this breathtaking wine, which matures for 12 months in large Slavonian oak barrels, are bottled each year.
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Sangiovese
- Cultivation: biological
- Expansion: 12/12 months 20hl/30hl oak barrel
- Filtration: no
- Alcohol content: 14,00 % vol
- Serving temperature: 18‑20 °C
- Storage potential: 2038+
- Closure: natural cork
- Total extract: 30,05 g/l
- Total acidity: 5,97 g/l
- Residual sugar: < 0,50 g/l
- Sulfite: 79 mg/l
- pH value: 3,33
- Eco-Control-No.: IT‑BIO‑014
- Allergens
contains sulphites
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Chianti Classico DOCG 2022 (BIO) · MAGNUM
Every year, Istine's Chianti Classico is one of the most racy and authentic representatives of its genre. Its weightlessness and at the same time precision make up a large part of its appeal. A finely knit bouquet of red berries, flowers, chalk and white pepper. Medium-bodied on the palate, its fine fruit, creamy tannins and plenty of personality come to light with further aeration. A red wine that takes hearts by storm with its lively, dancing and extremely fine nerve! SUPERIORE.DE
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Sangiovese
- Cultivation: biological
- Expansion: 12 months oak barrel
- Filtration: no
- Alcohol content: 13,00 % vol
- Serving temperature: 16‑18 °C
- Storage potential: 2033+
- Closure: natural cork
- Total extract: 29,35 g/l
- Total acidity: 6,49 g/l
- Residual sugar: 0,95 g/l
- Sulfite: 66 mg/l
- pH value: 3,29
- Eco-Control-No.: IT‑BIO‑014
- Allergens
contains sulphites
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“Vigna Cavarchione” Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Gaiole DOCG 2021 (BIO)
Since summer 2023, Chianti Classico producers have been allowed to include the eleven additional geographical indications (UGA = unità geografiche aggiuntive) introduced in 2021 on the labels of the top Gran Selezione category. For Chianti Classico winegrowers, it is a logical step to produce wines that reflect the area in which they were produced as authentically as possible. And customers can thus deepen their knowledge of the relationship between the wines and their region of origin - a real added value.
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Sangiovese
- Cultivation: biological
- Expansion: 12 months 20hl/30hl oak barrel
- Filtration: no
- Alcohol content: 14,50 % vol
- Serving temperature: 18‑20 °C
- Storage potential: 2036+
- Closure: natural cork
- Total extract: 29,47 g/l
- Total acidity: 5,82 g/l
- Residual sugar: < 0,50 g/l
- Sulfite: 59 mg/l
- pH value: 3,33
- Eco-Control-No.: IT‑BIO‑014
- Allergens
contains sulphites
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“Vigna Istine” Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Radda DOCG 2021 (BIO)
Since summer 2023, Chianti Classico producers have been allowed to include the eleven additional geographical indications (UGA = unità geografiche aggiuntive) introduced in 2021 on the labels of the top Gran Selezione category. For Chianti Classico winegrowers, it is a logical step to produce wines that reflect the area in which they were produced as authentically as possible. And customers can thus deepen their knowledge of the relationship between the wines and their region of origin - a real added value.
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Sangiovese
- Cultivation: biological
- Expansion: 12 months 20hl/30hl oak barrel
- Filtration: no
- Alcohol content: 13,00 % vol
- Serving temperature: 18‑20 °C
- Storage potential: 2036+
- Closure: natural cork
- Total extract: 26,98 g/l
- Total acidity: 5,89 g/l
- Residual sugar: < 0,50 g/l
- Sulfite: 44 mg/l
- pH value: 3,31
- Eco-Control-No.: IT‑BIO‑014
- Allergens
contains sulphites
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“Vigna Casanova dell’Aia” Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Radda DOCG 2021 (BIO)
Since summer 2023, Chianti Classico producers have been allowed to include the eleven additional geographical indications (UGA = unità geografiche aggiuntive) introduced in 2021 on the labels of the top Gran Selezione category. For Chianti Classico winegrowers, it is a logical step to produce wines that reflect the area in which they were produced as authentically as possible. And customers can thus deepen their knowledge of the relationship between the wines and their region of origin - a real added value.
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Sangiovese
- Cultivation: biological
- Expansion: 12 months 20hl/30hl oak barrel
- Filtration: no
- Alcohol content: 14,00 % vol
- Serving temperature: 18‑20 °C
- Storage potential: 2036+
- Closure: natural cork
- Total extract: 28,95 g/l
- Total acidity: 6,05 g/l
- Residual sugar: < 0,50 g/l
- Sulfite: 48 mg/l
- pH value: 3,35
- Eco-Control-No.: IT‑BIO‑014
- Allergens
contains sulphites
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“Levigne” Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG 2018 (BIO) · MAGNUM in OWC
The grapes for Istine's cult Riserva come exclusively from the estate's own vineyards Istine (Radda), Casanova dell'Aia (Radda) and Cavarchione (Gaiole). Only 4,000 bottles of this breathtaking wine, which matures for 12 months in large Slavonian oak barrels, are bottled each year.
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Sangiovese
- Cultivation: biological
- Expansion: 12/12 months 20hl/30hl oak barrel
- Filtration: no
- Alcohol content: 14,50 % vol
- Serving temperature: 18‑20 °C
- Storage potential: 2037+
- Closure: natural cork
- Total extract: 30,30 g/l
- Total acidity: 6,00 g/l
- Residual sugar: 0,70 g/l
- Sulfite: 81 mg/l
- pH value: 3,34
- Eco-Control-No.: IT‑BIO‑014
- Allergens
contains sulphites
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I refused to take this career path from the beginning," winemaker Angela Fronti announces with a grin in conversation. "But then I felt I had the passion for winemaking inside me, so I secretly enrolled to study oenology and viticulture and took the first two exams without telling my parents," she continues. The roots of her family business go back to the 1950s, when her great-grandfather Bruno Fronti started a thriving agricultural service business and acquired some vineyard land in Chianti Classico in the 1980s. Eventually, it was only a matter of time before someone in the Fronti family would pursue the desire to bottle wines from their own vineyards and put their own label on them.
In 2009, Angela produced her first 3,000 bottles. Since this first bottling, she has clearly belonged to the generation of winemakers who, in contrast to their predecessors, place more value on care, hygiene and precision, in addition to all tradition. The must macerates on the skins for up to 45 days, fermentation takes place in concrete tanks with the help of indigenous yeasts, and 20-hectolitre barrels are used for the subsequent maturation process. No foreign grape varieties, no French oak, only traditional methods - and so, to this day, their Chianti Classico is wonderfully fruity, their three single-vineyard wines have great finesse and the Riserva shows complexity and substance.
The Istine estate comprises a handful of small, high-altitude vineyards around the municipalities of Radda and Gaiole in Chianti. Angela farms her three single vineyards according to the cru philosophy, which means that the different Sangiovese vineyards experience one and the same organic farming methods. And after the harvest, the grapes are fermented separately so that each vineyard, with its different orientations, altitudes and soil compositions, is actually expressed in the glass.
From the Istine vineyard come the grapes for their lively, fresh Chianti Classico Vigna Istine, and not far from the municipality of Radda lies the Casanova dell'Aia vineyard, which produces a Chianti Classico with incisive red fruit aromas. Near the historic village of Vertine comes the darkest and densest wine in the range, whose grapes are harvested in the Cavarchione vineyard in Gaiole in Chianti. Thus, the basic Chianti Classico and the sophisticated Riserva are the only wines whose grapes are harvested from all three single vineyards and blended together.
Angela Fronti is thus a clear example of an artisan winery owner who follows all the steps herself, from the vine to the wine, to the marketing and communication of her products. Anyone who has tasted her Chianti Classico wines can hardly imagine that this extremely talented winemaker did not initially want to become one. SUPERIORE.DE
Facts
- Year founded: 1982
- Owner: Family Fronti
- Oenologist: Angela Fronti
- Annual production: approx. 80,000 bottles
- Vineyard: approx. 25 hectares
- Biologically certified cultivation