93 points Luca Gardini: "From the beautiful project of Istine, a clean, savory and fruity Classico. Small red fruits on the nose, pomegranate and currant, officinal touches of marjoram, closing on shades of purple flowers. The mouthfeel is juicy, with a nice sapidity and tension, the finish is officinal-fruity. (Oct 2022)"
92 points Audrey Frick (JebDunnuck.com): "The 2020 Chianti Classico is lifted and expressive, with notes of pure red cherry, tarragon, and crushed flowers. It has wonderful balance through the palate, with medium-body, fine tannins, refreshing acidity, and notes of raspberry, orange zest, and saline earth. It is a gorgeous and vibrant wine. Drink: 2025-2035. (1/28/23)"
92 points Antonio Galloni (Vinous): "The 2020 Chianti Classico is bright, punchy and full of character. Intense saline underpinnings drive this super-expressive, tightly-wound Chianti Classico. Readers will have to cellar the 2020 for at least a few years, as it is quite reticent at the moment. Even so, the purity of the Sangiovese fruit here is simply compelling. Drink: 2024-2035. (Jul 2022)"
92 points Wine Enthusiast: "[$30 list] The nose opens with cherries, raspberries and blackberries but also a substantial earthiness expressed as topsoil, roots and wild herbs. Red fruit is more dominant on the palate, highlighted by a splash of blood orange and a coffee ground finish, with flexible tannins ready for drinking. Alcohol 13%. (Sep 2023)"
92 points Michaela Morris Decanter: "In a relatively short time, Istine’s Angela Fronti has carved out a place for herself among Chianti Classico’s top producers. Her well priced annata is assembled from various estate parcels in Radda and Gaiole. Just bottled, the 2020 unfolds gradually with peppery spice, perfumed white blossoms and brushwood aromas. Crunchy red currant and black raspberry charge the palate, padding out a backbone of granular tannins. Hints of juniper show up on the mouthwatering finish. Drinking Window: 2022-2029. (3/21/22)"
90 points James Suckling: "This is red-fruited with notes of crushed blood orange, cocoa and cardamom. Medium-bodied with fine, dust-like tannins and sharp acidity. Savory finish. From organically grown grapes. Drink now. (2/6/23)"
BR> 90 points Wine Spectator: "Elegant, this fluid red boasts black cherry and blackberry fruit shaded by earth, iron and wild rosemary. Vibrant, balanced and long on the finish. Drink now through 2026. 5,000 cases made, 165 cases imported. (12/31/22)"
90 points Susan Hulme, MW (The Wine Independent): "This 2020 Istine Chianti Classico has a beautiful youthful blue tone and a gentle nose of bright cherry and chalky mineral notes and sweet spice. On the palate there is a lovely texture with light, fine tannins. It is medium bodied with bright raspberry and spice flavors, fresh acidity and a medium to long finish. A very bright, pretty and unforced style of wine. Drink: 2023-2030. (1/26/23)"
92 points Audrey Frick (JebDunnuck.com): "The 2020 Chianti Classico is lifted and expressive, with notes of pure red cherry, tarragon, and crushed flowers. It has wonderful balance through the palate, with medium-body, fine tannins, refreshing acidity, and notes of raspberry, orange zest, and saline earth. It is a gorgeous and vibrant wine. Drink: 2025-2035. (1/28/23)"
92 points Antonio Galloni (Vinous): "The 2020 Chianti Classico is bright, punchy and full of character. Intense saline underpinnings drive this super-expressive, tightly-wound Chianti Classico. Readers will have to cellar the 2020 for at least a few years, as it is quite reticent at the moment. Even so, the purity of the Sangiovese fruit here is simply compelling. Drink: 2024-2035. (Jul 2022)"
92 points Wine Enthusiast: "[$30 list] The nose opens with cherries, raspberries and blackberries but also a substantial earthiness expressed as topsoil, roots and wild herbs. Red fruit is more dominant on the palate, highlighted by a splash of blood orange and a coffee ground finish, with flexible tannins ready for drinking. Alcohol 13%. (Sep 2023)"
92 points Michaela Morris Decanter: "In a relatively short time, Istine’s Angela Fronti has carved out a place for herself among Chianti Classico’s top producers. Her well priced annata is assembled from various estate parcels in Radda and Gaiole. Just bottled, the 2020 unfolds gradually with peppery spice, perfumed white blossoms and brushwood aromas. Crunchy red currant and black raspberry charge the palate, padding out a backbone of granular tannins. Hints of juniper show up on the mouthwatering finish. Drinking Window: 2022-2029. (3/21/22)"
90 points James Suckling: "This is red-fruited with notes of crushed blood orange, cocoa and cardamom. Medium-bodied with fine, dust-like tannins and sharp acidity. Savory finish. From organically grown grapes. Drink now. (2/6/23)"
BR> 90 points Wine Spectator: "Elegant, this fluid red boasts black cherry and blackberry fruit shaded by earth, iron and wild rosemary. Vibrant, balanced and long on the finish. Drink now through 2026. 5,000 cases made, 165 cases imported. (12/31/22)"
90 points Susan Hulme, MW (The Wine Independent): "This 2020 Istine Chianti Classico has a beautiful youthful blue tone and a gentle nose of bright cherry and chalky mineral notes and sweet spice. On the palate there is a lovely texture with light, fine tannins. It is medium bodied with bright raspberry and spice flavors, fresh acidity and a medium to long finish. A very bright, pretty and unforced style of wine. Drink: 2023-2030. (1/26/23)"
| Product SKU | 348434 |
| Producer | Istine |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| SubRegion | Chianti Classico DOCG |
| Varietal | Sangiovese |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Size | 750ml |
| Color | Red |
| ABV | 13.0% |
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