Collection: Istine

Radda in Chianti - high-altitude sangiovese with precision and nerve

Istine is located in Radda in Chianti, in the heart of Chianti Classico, and is owned by the Fronti family. Here, among some of the area's highest vineyards, the family has been working since 2009 to create wines that express sangiovese and terroir with clarity, energy, and balance.

The vineyards are situated up to 500 meters above sea level, providing a cooler microclimate with long ripening periods. The combination of altitude, cool nights, and stony, calcareous soils contributes to wines with marked freshness, clear minerality, and a firm structure - characteristics of the best wines from Radda.

Vineyard work and philosophy

The work in the vineyards is carried out organically and with great respect for nature. The focus is solely on sangiovese, which the Fronti family considers the most precise conveyer of the area's identity. Yields are kept moderate, and each parcel is treated individually to preserve its uniqueness.

The ambition is not to make powerful or intrusive wines, but wines with tension, clarity, and length - wines that work at the table and develop beautifully over time.

Vinification and style

In the cellar, the approach is pragmatic and without unnecessary interventions. Vinification is based on the natural expression of the grapes, and aging is balanced so that the oak supports the structure without dominating the fruit.

The wines from Istine are characterized by elegance and precision. Aromatically, they move in a range of red berries, floral notes, and subtle spices, carried by a lively acidity and fine tannins. It is classic Chianti Classico in a modern, transparent interpretation.

Istine at Copenhagen Wine

Istine represents the cool, terroir-driven side of Chianti Classico. Wines with a clear origin, balance, and energy - created with respect for both tradition and landscape.

These are wines for those who seek sangiovese with finesse rather than weight, and who appreciate the high-altitude expression Radda in Chianti is known for.