| Wine Type | Vintage Name Variety Locale | Date Posted Score Helpful Comments More... |
|---|---|---|
| Red |
2020 Istine Chianti ClassicoChianti Classico DOCG Sangiovese Blend, Sangiovese more |
5/11/2024 - hfc Likes this wine: 90 pointsA little bit more on minerals and less oak notes after 1.5 years. Still feels so energetic and strong for improvement/better balance. |
| Rosé |
2021 Istine Rosato Toscana IGTSangiovese Blend, Sangiovese more |
5/7/2024 - David J Cooper Likes this wine: 91 pointsCoral pink. Great funky, floral, red cherry nose with a bit of wet gravel. Dry earthy cherry flavours and a clean finish. |
| Red |
2021 Istine Chianti ClassicoChianti Classico DOCG Sangiovese Blend, Sangiovese more |
5/6/2024 - Bob H wrote: NRJust had a glass of the '20 Pomona CC, and at first blush that wine feels more substantive on the palate. This is lighter-bodied and the acidity is more pronounced, but the palate is slightly clenched here, for lack of a better descriptor. |
| Red |
2019 Istine Chianti ClassicoChianti Classico DOCG Sangiovese Blend, Sangiovese more |
5/3/2024 - faker Does not like this wine: 80 points마음에 들기 쉽지않은게 끼안티 클라시코 인데 |
| Red |
2020 Istine Merlot 550 Toscana IGTmore |
5/1/2024 - BoxerBee Likes this wine: 92 pointsSoursweet cherry and plum, tart blackberry, and fresh herbs (mint, balsam). Still very primary. Despite being 100 % Merlot, it has a very Tuscan feel, mainly thanks to its bright acidity and crunchy fruit which do not at all resemble Bordeaux. Clean and focused. Juicy finish. Good now, will be better in a couple of years. Drink now - 2032. |
| Red |
2020 Istine Chianti Classico Vigna Casanova Dell'AiaChianti Classico DOCG Sangiovese Blend, Sangiovese more |
4/28/2024 - plitton wrote: NRMedium red, medium bodied, tannic, roses, a little bitter. Needs food |
| Rosé |
2022 Istine Rosato Toscana IGTSangiovese Blend, Sangiovese more |
4/19/2024 - chablis28 wrote: 91 pointsLove this rose'! So fresh with pristine fruit. Even comes with the handy screw cap. 95% of all rose's should be screw caps IMO. |
| Red |
2020 Istine Chianti Classico Vigna IstineChianti Classico DOCG Sangiovese more |
4/20/2024 - BoxerBee wrote: NRNowhere near ready. Red fruited, with good acidity, but comes across as angular right now. Earthy tannins. Eventually, it should settle in the 90 - 93 points range. Drink 2028 - 2035. |
| Red |
2020 Istine Chianti Classico Vigna Casanova Dell'AiaChianti Classico DOCG Sangiovese Blend, Sangiovese more |
4/10/2024 - Bob H wrote: NRJust a gorgeous Chianti - I bought six, and I might have to get more. I think my last note I was pairing this with some Parmigiana Reggiano. Tonight I’m having it with some sharp Provolone, so it is “cheese-flexible” 😜🍷👍 |
| Red |
2019 Istine Chianti ClassicoChianti Classico DOCG Sangiovese Blend, Sangiovese more |
4/3/2024 - BoxerBee Likes this wine: 91 pointsClassic. Orange, soursweet cherry, dairy, barnyard, leather, and violet. Bright acidity frames the red fruit, with dry black tea tannins adding interest. Long and mineral finish. Understated, and quite a lot more harmonious on day 2. Drink now - 2030, will be better from 2026. |
| Red |
2021 Istine Chianti ClassicoChianti Classico DOCG Sangiovese Blend, Sangiovese more |
3/19/2024 - Bob H wrote: NRRecommended by a fellow wine drinker as his go-to pizza wine, and I have been very impressed with Istine's single vineyard and Riserva wines, so I decided to track this down to check out. Lighter-bodied with prominent acidity, this is likable and I do get the comment about pairing this with pizza. I will say, and this is not intended as a slight on this wine's quality, but at least based on the bottles I have previously tried, it is definitely worthwhile here to spend the extra coin for the single vineyard wines. That said, I would buy this again. |
| Red |
2015 Istine Chianti Classico Casanova Dell'AiaChianti Classico DOCG Sangiovese Blend, Sangiovese more |
3/16/2024 - Steve Greenhouse wrote: NRNaso molto bello, complesso e stratificato, che però cede presto a sentori più ossidativi, stanchi. Bocca invece in bellissimo equilibrio con tannini di seta, alcol integrato (13°) e freschezza. Forse preso già oltre il punto migliore (tappo integro). |
| Red |
2020 Istine Chianti Classico Riserva LevigneChianti Classico DOCG Sangiovese more |
3/16/2024 - Bob H wrote: NRThe 2nd time I’m trying this, and side by side with the Cavarchione and Casanova Dell’Aia. |
| Red |
2020 Istine Chianti Classico Vigna CavarchioneChianti Classico DOCG Sangiovese Blend, Sangiovese more |
3/16/2024 - Bob H wrote: NRMy 2nd time trying this wine in the last month. Very good version of traditional Chianti here. I just had a glass of the Casanova Dell’Aia and this strikes me as less elegant than that wine. That said, I like this quite a bit. |
| Red |
2020 Istine Chianti Classico Vigna Casanova Dell'AiaChianti Classico DOCG Sangiovese Blend, Sangiovese more |
3/16/2024 - Bob H wrote: NRMy 2nd bottle in two weeks 🍷 |
| Red |
2020 Istine Chianti ClassicoChianti Classico DOCG Sangiovese Blend, Sangiovese more |
3/14/2024 - David J Cooper wrote: flawedOxidized in a big way. Dried out, smells like cherry and cheap tequila. |
| Red |
2020 Istine Chianti Classico Vigna IstineChianti Classico DOCG Sangiovese more |
2/23/2024 - JCaress wrote: 92 pointsWell done Chianti Classico. There are so many when in Tuscany that are good to very good, it is hard to go wrong. Great with a Florentine steak in Florence. |
| Red |
2019 Istine Chianti ClassicoChianti Classico DOCG Sangiovese Blend, Sangiovese more |
3/3/2024 - Sebastian80 wrote: 83 pointsMiddle of the road chianti. Sour cherries. Subtle oak. Prominent acidity, a bit out of balance. Nothing interesting with this one. Works with tomato based Italian food. |
| Red |
2020 Istine Chianti Classico Riserva LevigneChianti Classico DOCG Sangiovese more |
3/2/2024 - Bob H wrote: NRThis is the riserva from Istine. More substantive on the palate than the CC I just tried. A gorgeous Chianti. Not as showy today as the Dell'aia', but a Chianti that needs a little more time lying sideways before it's going to start to strut it's stuff. Eminently drinkable today, but I think better in another 3-5 years. |
| Red |
2020 Istine Chianti Classico Vigna Casanova Dell'AiaChianti Classico DOCG Sangiovese Blend, Sangiovese more |
3/2/2024 - Bob H wrote: NRMy second Chianti from Istine - I tried and liked the Cavarchione last week. According to their website, this is the original vineyard owned by the family in Radda. |
| Red |
2019 Istine Chianti Classico Casanova Dell'AiaChianti Classico DOCG Sangiovese Blend, Sangiovese more |
3/1/2024 - Tim Heaton Likes this wine: NRPnP that was still a bit young for my tastes; really good now, but I think greatness is in store. VG, just opened 3-5 yrs too soon. HOLD. Love it. highly recommended |
| Red |
2020 Istine Chianti Classico Vigna CavarchioneChianti Classico DOCG Sangiovese Blend, Sangiovese more |
2/27/2024 - Bob H wrote: NRTo the best of my recall, this is the first time trying a wine by this producer. |
| Rosé |
2020 Istine Rosato Toscana IGTSangiovese Blend, Sangiovese more |
2/25/2024 - Tim Heaton Likes this wine: NRFresh with a developed mid-palate that's quite harmonious. Good acidity and notes of sage, rosemary, soil and cherry. Drink now. 13,0% abv. Consistently good each year. recommended |
| Red |
2020 Istine Chianti ClassicoChianti Classico DOCG Sangiovese Blend, Sangiovese more |
2/24/2024 - David J Cooper wrote: 92 pointsLight medium red. Bright, fresh red cherry, berry, dried flowers and forest floor nose. Delicious red fruit and spice flavours and a gorgeous finish fine gritty tannins and fresh acid. |
| Rosé |
2022 Istine Rosato Toscana IGTSangiovese Blend, Sangiovese more |
2/23/2024 - Bob H wrote: NRMy first time trying this Rosato, which I believe is 100% Sangiovese. Light and refreshing, with citrus notes on the nose. Very easy going, and I'm going to guess probably the type of Rosato that you want to drink soon after purchase. But I do like this for an aperitif out on the deck. |
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