Winery Istine - Chianti Classico

Winery IstineChianti Classico

3.6
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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters generally liked this wine.
The Chianti Classico of Winery Istine is a red wine from the region of Chianti Classico of Toscane.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or veal.

Taste structure of the Chianti Classico from the Winery Istine

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Chianti Classico of Winery Istine in the region of Toscane is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

Wine flavors and olphactive analysis

Wine with oak taste

vanilla, oak

Wine with earth taste

leather, balsamic

Wine with spices taste

licorice, pepper

Wine with floral taste

dried flowers, violet

On the nose the Chianti Classico of Winery Istine in the region of Toscane often reveals types of flavors of cherry, red currant or floral and sometimes also flavors of black fruit, red fruit or spices.

Details and technical informations about Winery Istine's Chianti Classico.

Grape varieties
Region/Great wine region
Great wine region
Country
Style of wine
Alcohol
12.5°
Allergens
Contains sulfites

Discover the grape variety: Sangiovese

Originally from Italy, it is the famous Sangiovese of Tuscany producing the famous wines of Brunello de Montalcino and Chianti. This variety is registered in the Official Catalogue of Wine Grape Varieties, list A1. According to recent genetic analysis, it is the result of a natural cross between the almost unknown Calabrese di Montenuovo (mother) and Ciliegiolo (father).

Last vintages of this wine

Chianti Classico - 2018
In the top 100 of of Chianti Classico wines
Average rating: 3.71110.50
Chianti Classico - 2017
In the top 100 of of Chianti Classico wines
Average rating: 3.71110.50
Chianti Classico - 2016
In the top 100 of of Chianti Classico wines
Average rating: 3.71110.50
Chianti Classico - 2015
In the top 100 of of Chianti Classico wines
Average rating: 3.71110.50
Chianti Classico - 2014
In the top 100 of of Chianti Classico wines
Average rating: 3.61110.50
Chianti Classico - 2013
In the top 100 of of Chianti Classico wines
Average rating: 3.51110.50
Chianti Classico - 2012
In the top 100 of of Chianti Classico wines
Average rating: 3.411100

The best vintages of Chianti Classico from Winery Istine are 2009, 2018, 2017, 2016 and 2015.

Informations about the Winery Istine

The winery offers 9 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 3.7.
It is in the top 3 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Chianti Classico in the region of Toscane
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The Winery Istine is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 9 wines for sale in the of Chianti Classico to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine Toscane
In the top 25000 of of Italy wines
In the top 800 of of Chianti Classico wines
In the top 65000 of red wines
In the top 100000 wines of the world

The wine region of Chianti Classico

The wine region of Chianti Classico is located in the region of Chianti of Toscane of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Castello di Ama or the Domaine Bindi Sergardi produce mainly wines red and sweet. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Chianti Classico are Sangiovese, Merlot and Cabernet-Sauvignon, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Chianti Classico often reveals types of flavors of cherry, black fruit or raspberry and sometimes also flavors of violet, forest floor or blueberry.


The wine region of Toscane

Tuscany is one of the most famous and prolific wine regions in Europe. It is best known for its Dry red wines made from Sangiovese grapes, which dominate production. These include Chianti, Brunello di Montalcino and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. The region's Vin Santo is also highly prized, as are its passito dessert wines, though these are produced in comparatively tiny quantities.

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The word of the wine: Concentrator

A device that removes water from grape must by reverse osmosis or entropy system. Its proponents say that it is better to remove water than to add sugar to produce more alcohol. The improperly used concentrator can also exaggerate bad tastes or greenness of tannins.

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