Istine

Vigna Cavarchione Chianti Classico Sangiovese

9.117 ratings
9.34 pro ratings
Chianti Classico, Chianti, Tuscany, Italy
Sangiovese
Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Beef, Venison, White Rice, Potato, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Pasta, Herbs, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Pungent Cheese, Chicken, Salami & Prosciutto, Soft Cheese, Duck, Tomato-Based, Pork, Chili & Hot Spicy, Lamb, Turkey, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
Alex Lallos

Owner No Limit Fine Wines, Private Wine Consultant

9.3

These wines are unbelievably good. Modern and needs a good decant but wow this is phenomenal and the price is right

These wines are unbelievably good. Modern and needs a good decant but wow this is phenomenal and the price is right

Dec 26th, 2022
Chris MacLean

Somewhat closed but the mouthfeel is so silky and ascending. Gorgeous wine. Need to get another bottle and open it in 2027.

Somewhat closed but the mouthfeel is so silky and ascending. Gorgeous wine. Need to get another bottle and open it in 2027.

Sep 23rd, 2022
Alex Lallos

Owner No Limit Fine Wines, Private Wine Consultant

9.4

Immaculate! Awesome. Takes some time to open up but it’s a 2018. Absolutely beautiful. Cellar cellar cellar

Immaculate! Awesome. Takes some time to open up but it’s a 2018. Absolutely beautiful. Cellar cellar cellar

Nov 14th, 2021
Pooneet K

Really very delicious and at $45 better than many more expensive Brunellos etc. I like Istine’s entry level Chianti as well, but had not had one of their single vineyard bottlings before this one. Great refinement, juicy dark red fruit, silky mouthfeel with balanced acid and tannins. Decanted 2 hours and had with grilled pork blade steak. Very nice and one to try over the next few years.

Really very delicious and at $45 better than many more expensive Brunellos etc. I like Istine’s entry level Chianti as well, but had not had one of their single vineyard bottlings before this one. Great refinement, juicy dark red fruit, silky mouthfeel with balanced acid and tannins. Decanted 2 hours and had with grilled pork blade steak. Very nice and one to try over the next few years.

May 27th, 2024
Pinotman /// Andreas

Well here is the thing. I did not really like the other vineyard - but this is awesome and i will try other vintages and see if there is a lineage/track record. Bay leave and nutmeg mostly. Unique!!! Camping ⛺️ in Anza.

Well here is the thing. I did not really like the other vineyard - but this is awesome and i will try other vintages and see if there is a lineage/track record. Bay leave and nutmeg mostly. Unique!!! Camping ⛺️ in Anza.

Apr 19th, 2024
Jason Keefer

Juicy AF, a bit sweet, a bit vegetal, a bit tart. Enjoyable!

Juicy AF, a bit sweet, a bit vegetal, a bit tart. Enjoyable!

Jan 26th, 2024
Kamall

Savory and earthy, more to be revealed in time I would think. So young. From Istine’s vineyard in Gaiole.

Savory and earthy, more to be revealed in time I would think. So young. From Istine’s vineyard in Gaiole.

Nov 23rd, 2022
Jack Hasten

Amazing... thank you Gary York/ Enoteca Sogna 7.16.20

Amazing... thank you Gary York/ Enoteca Sogna 7.16.20

Jul 17th, 2020
Jack Hasten

Very nice.... thank you Gary/Enoteca Sogna

Very nice.... thank you Gary/Enoteca Sogna

Jun 14th, 2020
Mary Rossillo

Herbaceous, dried tomato, violet, palate still a little disjointed

Herbaceous, dried tomato, violet, palate still a little disjointed

Feb 6th, 2019