Istine Vigna Casanova dell'Aia Chianti Classico DOCG

Case of 6 bottles

Bottle Size: 750 ml

Vintage: 2020

Varietals: Sangiovese 100%

Alcohol %: 13.5

Region: Toscana

Tasting Notes: A broad nose with notes of black cherry, sage, lavender, menthol, licorice, tobacco and whiffs of sweet spices. Full-bodied but never overwelming. Great the minerality and the overall finish.

Ageing/Vinification: Fermentation is 15-20 days in concrete tanks at a controlled temperature (max 28°C). Submerged cap maceration for 45 days in concrete tanks. Aged 12 months in 20 or 30hl Slavonian oak casks and almost 1 year of bottle maturation before being released.

Vineyard: Best grapes are selected from single vineyard Casanova dell’Aia, located close to the village of Radda in Chianti. This is the first parcel that the family bought in the 80s and that has been renewed in 2014 and 2018. South facing, approximately 3.8h in size with an altitude of 500m above seal level, on soil that is rich in skeleton with alternating marly limestones (Alberese and Galestro) and a good presence of clay .

Product Area: Certified Organic

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