The winery
Istine
Family-run winery in Radda in Chianti producing Chianti Classico wines and other Tuscan labels; certified organic viticulture with a strong focus on vineyard-grown Sangiovese.
- Toscana (Chianti Classico - Radda in Chianti) · Italia
- Since 2009
- 7 products
The story
The estate is managed by the Fronti family: the family's agricultural business traces its origins to the enterprise started by Bruno Fronti in 1959; the first vineyard land was purchased in 1982. For years the grapes were sold in bulk to third parties until the first bottling under their own label with the 2009 vintage. In 2012 they launched a project of separate vinification for cru from individual vineyards. The estate has been certified organic since the 2016 vintage.
Production philosophy
Expressive regional wines produced by prioritizing Sangiovese from individual vineyards, environmentally friendly agricultural practices, and winemaking aimed at highlighting site exposure and soil characteristics. The approach focuses on quality, limited production per individual cru, and sustainability.
Terroir and vineyards
Discontinuous vineyards located in the Chianti Classico area, characterized by high elevations and loose soils dominated by galestro and alberese. Main vineyards: Vigna Istine, Casanova dell'Aia and Cavarchione.
Characteristics
- Grape varieties
- Sangiovese
- Merlot
- Trebbiano
- Malvasia
- Hectares
- 21.0
What makes it distinctive
- Family-owned winery with agricultural roots and first bottling in 2009.
- Certified organic viticulture
- High-altitude vineyards in Chianti Classico
- Cru project: Vigna Istine, Casanova dell'Aia, Cavarchione
- Production of wines such as Chianti Classico, Riserva/Gran Selezione, Merlot "550", Bianco Toscano and Vermouth di Radda
- Tastings and tours available by appointment.
