97 points Kerin O'Keefe: "The 2022 Vigna Istine stuns with its intoxicating aromas of violet, rose, dark spice, Mediterranean scrub, new leather and wild herb. Showing fantastic structure and the estate's hallmark finesse, the savory palate delivers succulent Morello cherry, raspberry, blood orange and star anise underpinned by savory salinity. It also offers great freshness thanks to the high-vineyard altitudes of 480-550m. While it's already tempting, give it time to fully develop. Drink 2027–2038. (Sep 2024)"
95 points Michaela Morris (Decanter): "In all its brisk, racy, linear glory, this simply screams Radda – and more specifically, it screams Vigna Istine, which looks northwest up to a soaring 550m. And it does so in the most euphonious tones of redcurrant, rose and juniper. Taut and vibrating, the midweight palate features effortlessly concentrated and precisely etched flavours of raspberry seeds, sumac and cranberry. Crisp tannins are fine-boned yet assertive, and the acidity is pleasantly puckering. Zesty pink grapefruit draws out the finish. Now with five Gran Selezione, owner and winemaker Angela Fronti is a reference for site-specific Chianti Classico. Drinking window 2026-2036 (Apr 2025)"
95 points Raffaele Vecchione (WinesCritic.com): "Extremely elegant and fragrant, it's captivating and captivating, displaying notes of plums, agapanthus, hyacinth, rose petals, and grapefruit juice. Medium body, soft tannins, delicate in both structure and extraction, and a juicy, vibrant finish that excites with every sip. Better from 2026. (Feb 2024)"
94 points Antonio Galloni (Vinous): "The 2022 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Vigna Istine is the most reticent of these three Gran Seleziones. Even so, the Vigna Istine impresses with its notable energy and tension. Dark red fruit, white pepper, chalk, mint and dried flowers open in the glass. Today, the Istine feels rather compact and nervy, but it certainly has a ton of character. Drink 2026-2034 (Jul 2025)"
95 points Michaela Morris (Decanter): "In all its brisk, racy, linear glory, this simply screams Radda – and more specifically, it screams Vigna Istine, which looks northwest up to a soaring 550m. And it does so in the most euphonious tones of redcurrant, rose and juniper. Taut and vibrating, the midweight palate features effortlessly concentrated and precisely etched flavours of raspberry seeds, sumac and cranberry. Crisp tannins are fine-boned yet assertive, and the acidity is pleasantly puckering. Zesty pink grapefruit draws out the finish. Now with five Gran Selezione, owner and winemaker Angela Fronti is a reference for site-specific Chianti Classico. Drinking window 2026-2036 (Apr 2025)"
95 points Raffaele Vecchione (WinesCritic.com): "Extremely elegant and fragrant, it's captivating and captivating, displaying notes of plums, agapanthus, hyacinth, rose petals, and grapefruit juice. Medium body, soft tannins, delicate in both structure and extraction, and a juicy, vibrant finish that excites with every sip. Better from 2026. (Feb 2024)"
94 points Antonio Galloni (Vinous): "The 2022 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Vigna Istine is the most reticent of these three Gran Seleziones. Even so, the Vigna Istine impresses with its notable energy and tension. Dark red fruit, white pepper, chalk, mint and dried flowers open in the glass. Today, the Istine feels rather compact and nervy, but it certainly has a ton of character. Drink 2026-2034 (Jul 2025)"
| Product SKU | 355969 |
| Producer | Istine |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| SubRegion | Chianti Classico DOCG |
| Varietal | Sangiovese |
| Designation | Gran Selezione |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Size | 750ml |
| Color | Red |
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