Istine Elle Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG 2022

It is made exclusively from Sangiovese from a small vineyard in Lamole – one of the highest and most unique areas in Chianti Classico. At this altitude of 540 meters, the Sangiovese grapes gain plenty of freshness, lightness, and a distinctive aromatic character.

The soil is sandy and without limestone, which yields wines with a nearly floral elegance. The grapes come from a tiny plot of just 0.45 hectares, where everything is grown organically and harvested by hand.

In the glass, you will find a wine with aromas of cherries, dried flowers, and a hint of spice.

The taste is elegant and fresh with pronounced tannins and a mineral edge, making it particularly well-suited for pairing with food. It tastes fantastic with grilled chicken, mushrooms, or hard cheeses, and has the potential to age well in the cellar for many years.

Fermentation takes place slowly in cement tanks, with the wine spending about 45 days with the skins, providing depth and structure without becoming heavy. It is then aged in used tonneaux barrels for 15 months and rests in the bottle for an additional year and a half before release.

Only about 1,300 bottles of this wine have been produced in this vintage.