Istine 2021 Vigna Cavarchione, Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG (Gaiole)

Istine 2021 Vigna Cavarchione, Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG (Gaiole)

Item Number: 20656

UPC: 8-053329320030

Country: Italy
Region: Tuscany
Sub Region: Chianti Classico
Appellation/AVA: Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG
Estate Grown Wine: Yes
Vineyard Designation: Vigna Cavarchione
Vintage: 2021
Grape(s): 100% Sangiovese
Type: Wine - Red
Bottle Size: 750 ml
Pack: 6
Closure: Cork
Alc by Vol(%): 14.5
Viticulture: Certified Organic
Soil Type: Galestro
Elevation: 420 meters

Vineyard Notes: The Cavarchione Vineyard is located in Gaiole. The 6 hectares were planted between 2009 and 2010. Only the best grapes are used for this wine.

Winemaking Notes: The grapes are manually harvested. Alcoholic fermentation lasts between 15-20 days in concrete tanks at a controlled temperature. Maceration lasts for 45 days with submerged cap in concrete tanks. The wine ages for 15 months in 30hl Austrian oak with minimal intervention. It then rests in bottle at the winery for 18 months before release.

Tasting Notes: Ripe berry fruit shines on the nose with an edge of dried violets and spice. The palate shows fruit and savoriness. It has a beautiful tannic structure.

Reviews

  • Vinous
    Rating: 96 (7/11/2024)
    The 2021 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Vigna Cavarchione is a polished, sensual wine. Black cherry, plum, lavender, sage, menthol and licorice build effortlessly in a Gran Selezione that captures all the textural richness that is typical of this sector in Gaiole. Ripe, finessed tannins wrap it all together.