2022 Istine Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Vigna Casanova Dell'Aia [D97][V95]

Producer: Istine 
Region: Chianti Classico, Chianti, Tuscany, Italy 
Varietal: Sangiovese 
Year: 2022 

Decanter, 97 Points 

"The 2022 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Vigna Casanova dell'Aia is redolent of dried herbs, menthol, sage, tobacco, white pepper, mint and scorched earth. Linear in its contours and yet deep, the Casanova dell'Aia is a super-expressive wine from Radda. In this tasting it is a standout. This site clearly handled the rigors of the growing season well. Bright saline overtones extend the palate-staining, explosive finish. The Casanova dell'Aia is not as immediate as some of the other Gran Seleziones in the range, but it bristles with character." 

Vinous, 95 Points 

"The 2022 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Vigna Casanova dell'Aia is redolent of dried herbs, menthol, sage, tobacco, white pepper, mint and scorched earth. Linear in its contours and yet deep, the Casanova dell'Aia is a super-expressive wine from Radda. In this tasting it is a standout. This site clearly handled the rigors of the growing season well. Bright saline overtones extend the palate-staining, explosive finish. The Casanova dell'Aia is not as immediate as some of the other Gran Seleziones in the range, but it bristles with character." 

Winemaker Notes: 

"The Casanova dell’Aia vineyard is close to the village of Radda itself and was planted entirely to Sangiovese. The wines have a bright mid-red color, and mouthwatering, inviting aromas of sour-cherry, marzipan and thyme. Superb palate impression, complex, delicious, and very long. Just an outstanding wine. I can’t wait to try this with a few years of age." 

Alcohol: 14.5% 

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