Antinori Tenuta Tignanello Tignanello is a sumptuous, Italian red wine of great prominence from Tuscany. It offers a captivating fusion of succulent blackberries, cherries, spices with a hint of tobacco and vanilla, resulting in rich, balanced flavours. Maturation in oak barrels enriches its robust body, while its impressive depth of flavour simultaneously indicates its excellent ageing potential. Its elegant finish is long-lasting, making every sip an experience in itself. Enjoyed widely for its exceptional quality and consistency, this warming red leaves a vivid impression that truly embodies the spirit of Italian viticulture. An ideal accompaniment to gourmet fare.

Tasting Notes

Tignanello 2018 is a deeply intense ruby red color. On the nose, it’s remarkably complex with notes of ripe red fruit, black cherries, sour cherries that merge with sweet hints of vanilla, mint and delicate sensations of white pepper and myrtle. Its palate is rich and well-balanced: supple velvety tannins are sustained by exceptional freshness that give the wine length, elegance and persistence of flavors.

About the Winery

The Antinori Tenuta Tignanello winery is a beacon of classical winemaking, nestled in the heart of Tuscany's magnificent rolling vineyards, and prides itself on producing some of Italy's most revered wines. This distinguished winery pioneered the "Super Tuscan" movement: an innovative approach to viniculture that marries traditional Italian grape varieties with international essentials, such as Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.

The Antinori family, who have been making exquisite wines since 1385, now head this prestigious winery. Over the generations, their profound knowledge of viticulture and passionate commitment to quality have been passed down, cementing Antinori Tenuta Tignanello's reputation for excellence.

The winery's flagship wine, Tignanello, is a beautiful embodiment of the Antinori family's groundbreaking spirit. First produced in 1971, this remarkable blend of Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Cabernet Franc was among the first red wines in Chianti to be produced without white grape varieties. The result is nothing short of spectacular – a wine of exceptional richness and nuance that consistently scores highly among critics.

Yet Tignanello is not alone in its excellence. The Antinori Tenuta Tignanello winery also produces a splendid Chianti Classico Riserva – a deftly blended wine that harkens back to the region’s traditional winemaking legacy.

Visitors to the winery are invited to embark on a fantastic exploration of fine wine and history. They can tour the expansive vineyards, which boast remarkable biodiversity, and then visit the stunning cantina to see firsthand where these award-winning wines are crafted. Finally guests are welcome to indulge in a tasting session in the winery's luxurious tasting rooms, where they can fully appreciate the calibre of these stunning wines.

All in all, Antinori Tenuta Tignanello winery represents the perfect blend of historic tradition and contemporary innovation. It offers unbeatable experience for wine enthusiasts and collectors: a rare chance to immerse oneself in the authentic aura of Tuscan winemaking.

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