Istine Chianti Classico Vigna Casanova dell’Aia 2019

95 points Antonio Galloni (Vinous): “[$45 list] The 2019 Chianti Classico Vigna Casanova dell’Aia is a dark, ample wine. Succulent dark cherry, plum, lavender and spice open first, showing the more virile side of Sangiovese off to great effect. The 2019 builds effortlessely in the glass as the flavors and tannins gain energy with air. Casanova dell’Aia is located closer to Radda than Vigna Istine and yields a decidedly powerful expresison of the village. Drink: 2027-2044. (Sep 2021)”

95 points Decanter: “As with Vigna Istine, Vigna Casanova dell’Aia is characterised by limestone marls of Alberese and Galestro, however it boasts a greater presence of clay which gives more vigour. It is also south- rather than north-facing and sits at 500 metres. The 2019 offers quite a bit of stuffing: plush dark red cherries are sumptuous and juicy, nuanced by liquorice, tarragon and sweet fresh earth. There’s a stony mineral note under the generous fruit, while compact chalky tannins assert themselves graciously. Drinking Window: 2023-2033. (Mar 2022)”