Istine, Chianti Classico Gran Selezione 'Casanova Dell'Aia', 2022 SO111125 Serol Clary Sage and Citron Thyme

Clary Sage and Citron Thyme

” refers to the stony terrain that gives the wine its lifted

The Magma comes from the Tihany peninsula—a volcanic formation jutting into the lake—with soils of basalt

There’s a little toast from extended lees aging

Istine, Chianti Classico Gran Selezione 'Casanova Dell'Aia', 2022 SO111125 Serol Clary Sage and Citron ThymeAngela Fronti's south facing hillside expressionyounger vines (planted 2014 2018) at 500 meters on marly limestone capturing fresh, fruit forward Sangiovese with remarkable mineral intensity. Fermented in concrete and aged in neutral botti to preserve pure terroir expression without oak influence. The warmer south exposure brings riper fruit notes while maintaining Sangiovese's signature savory character. Organic since 2016, this is honest Chianti