revealing even greater complexity and nuance over time
The intellectual rigor of a biodynamic consulting guru—trained at École Polytechnique
a creamy mousse with fine bubbles
Subtle hints of forest floor
The 2023 is elegant but structured
Istine, Chianti Classico, 2023 night-inn-template revealing even greater complexity andThe wine that anchors Istine's reputation: a deeply traditional, aromatic Chianti Classico from Radda, made by the charming Angela Fronti, a Flatiron favorite we've featured more times than we can count. Like everything she makes, it's 100% Sangiovese, vinified with long maceration and aged in big, neutral botti so the elegant, high altitude character of Radda comes through cleanly. Radda is famed for some of the most fragrant and refined Sangiovese