92 pts Vinous (Galloni)

Just bottled, the 2021 Chianti Classico captures all the energy of the year in its bright, red-toned fruit. Blood orange, mint, white pepper and vibrant acids lend notable energy a Chianti Classico that sizzles with tension. There’s plenty of fruit to back that all up. Bright saline notes extend the finish beautifully. – By Antonio Galloni on June 2023

Istines grapes are typically harvested in mid to late October due to the higher altitude. Fermentation is done in concrete tanks using indigenous yeasts, and the juice is left to macerate on the skins for up to 45 days. Once fermentation is complete, the wine is pressed off and aged in 10-20 hL barrels for about a year, filtered using a large-pore filter, and bottled.