2021 Istine, Chianti Classico Riserva, Levigne

The 2021 Chianti Classico Riserva Levigne is the ultimate expression of Angela Fronti's terroir-driven approach. Sourced from her top organically certified parcels in Radda and Gaiole (480-550m), this 100% Sangiovese reflects the rocky galestro and alberese soils of the region. Angela employs extended submerged-cap maceration in concrete to unlock the wine's structural depth. The 2021 vintage was ideal: a warm summer balanced by cool nights allowed for perfect ripeness without sacrificing freshness. This creates a Riserva with impressive mid-palate density, fine-grained tannins, and the electric acidity found only in high-altitude wines. Aged in large neutral oak, it is a complete, age-worthy wine that perfectly captures the character of the vintage.