96 points Kerin O'Keefe: "Smooth and delicious, the beautiful 2019 Istine Chianti Classico Le Vigne Riserva has lovely aromas of camphor, violet, forest floor, red berry and aromatic herb. Elegant and savory, the focused palate offers juicy red cherry, star anise, blood orange and saline notes alongside taut, refined tannins. Bright acidity lends energy and impeccable balance. Drink: 2025–2039. (Oct 2023)"
95 points Luca Gardini: "From the vineyard of Istine and Casanova dell’Aia, a selection of the best grapes of Sangiovese for the “product flag” of the family Fronti. Nose with notes of cranberry, then nutmeg and notes of pepper leaf. On the palate savory-saline tannins, with retro-olfactory shades of flint and yellow peach. Beautiful length of taste. (Oct 2023)"
94+ points Audrey Frick (JebDunnuck.com): "Sourced from the best fruit across their vineyard parcels, the 2019 Chianti Classico Riserva Le Vigne is compelling and attractive, with toasted cedar, cherry liqueur, and red flowers. It has a compact and medium structure, with energetic tension propelling the wine forward with a linear feel and crunchy salinity. A bit wound up, it will benefit from cellaring a few years before drinking 2025-2040. (Jan 2023)"
92 points Wine Spectator: "[$64 list] Austere, this red features tar, iron and wild herb notes swirling around a core of black cherry and blackberry fruit. Linear in profile, with bracing acidity and firm yet refined tannins. Best from 2025 through 2042. 333 cases made, 125 cases imported. (10/31/23)"
95 points Luca Gardini: "From the vineyard of Istine and Casanova dell’Aia, a selection of the best grapes of Sangiovese for the “product flag” of the family Fronti. Nose with notes of cranberry, then nutmeg and notes of pepper leaf. On the palate savory-saline tannins, with retro-olfactory shades of flint and yellow peach. Beautiful length of taste. (Oct 2023)"
94+ points Audrey Frick (JebDunnuck.com): "Sourced from the best fruit across their vineyard parcels, the 2019 Chianti Classico Riserva Le Vigne is compelling and attractive, with toasted cedar, cherry liqueur, and red flowers. It has a compact and medium structure, with energetic tension propelling the wine forward with a linear feel and crunchy salinity. A bit wound up, it will benefit from cellaring a few years before drinking 2025-2040. (Jan 2023)"
92 points Wine Spectator: "[$64 list] Austere, this red features tar, iron and wild herb notes swirling around a core of black cherry and blackberry fruit. Linear in profile, with bracing acidity and firm yet refined tannins. Best from 2025 through 2042. 333 cases made, 125 cases imported. (10/31/23)"
| Product SKU | 348279 |
| Producer | Istine |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| SubRegion | Chianti Classico DOCG |
| Varietal | Sangiovese |
| Designation | Riserva |
| Vintage | 2019 |
| Size | 750ml |
| Color | Red |
| ABV | 14.0% |
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