Tignanello (Antinori)
Chianti Classico Riserva Magnum 2023
| Denomination | DOCG Chianti Classico Riserva |
|---|---|
| Size | 1,50 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Area | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | Sangiovese |
| Aging | Matured in French and Hungarian oak barriques for about one year, followed by a further 12 months of bottle ageing. |
- Name and vintage: Chianti Classico DOCG Riserva 2023 from Tuscany
- Magnum 1.5 L format: Ideal for sharing and promoting gradual ageing
- Grape variety and alcohol content: Sangiovese with Cabernet; dry wine with 14.5% alcohol
- Spicy bouquet: Notes of morello cherry, violet and lavender, with hints of tobacco, leather, vanilla and cocoa
- Serving and pairings: 16–18 °C, decant for 3 hours; suitable for meats and mature cheeses
Description
What kind of wine is it
Marchese Antinori Tenuta Tignanello Chianti Classico Riserva is a red wine produced in Tuscany that combines Sangiovese with Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc in a blend with a dry profile and great body. On the nose, it reveals an intense bouquet of morello cherry and small red fruits, enhanced by floral nuances and refined spicy notes of tobacco, leather, cocoa, vanilla and cedar. On the palate, the dense and sweet tannic structure merges with balanced savouriness and freshness, while maturation in barrels defines its elegant character.
Where does it come from
This Chianti Classico originates in Tuscany at the Tignanello Estate, located on the hills between the Greve and Pesa valleys. The vineyards grow on rocky soils with a limestone component, composed of alberese, galestro and marine marl with limestone and schist. This particular soil composition favours a clear and defined fruit expression. The hillside position gives the wine a precise tannic texture and a savoury finish. An iconic wine signed by Marchesi Antinori, it is produced exclusively with grapes grown on this estate, authentically reflecting the characteristics of the territory.
How is it produced
Harvesting begins in mid-September for Sangiovese and continues until October for Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. After destemming and gentle pressing, the must ferments in stainless steel tanks. Maceration, lasting about ten days, is managed with gentle pumping over and délestage, ensuring intense extraction while preserving the natural softness of the tannins. At the end of the malolactic fermentation, which occurs spontaneously, the wine matures for twelve months in French and Hungarian oak barrels, enriching its aromatic complexity. The process concludes with a year of bottle ageing, essential to perfectly harmonise the structure.
History and Curiosities
Marchese Antinori is a historic wine that celebrates the family's excellence. Since the 2011 vintage, this fine red has been produced exclusively from grapes grown at the renowned Tenuta Tignanello, nestled in the heart of Chianti Classico between the valleys of the Greve and Pesa rivers. In this exceptional terroir, characterised by soils composed of marine marl, limestone and schist, the purity of Sangiovese is combined with the character of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. An oenological symbol that renews the ancient Tuscan tradition through an elegance with a proudly modern charm.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
3 hours
- Hectares: 127
The company's vineyards include two treasures: the Tignanello vineyard and the Solaia vineyard, which extend over the same hillside on soils derived from Pliocene marine marl with limestone and schist and enjoy warm days and cool nights during the growing season. These two vineyards produce Solaia and Tignanello wines, two wines capable of initiating what is known as the renaissance of Italian wine. Read more
| Name | Marchese Antinori Tenuta Tignanello Chianti Classico Riserva Magnum 2023 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Chianti Classico DOCG |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Size | 1,50 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | Sangiovese |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vendor | Tignanello (Antinori) |
| Story | History and Curiosities Marchese Antinori is a historic wine that celebrates the family's excellence. Since the 2011 vintage, this fine red has been produced exclusively from grapes grown at the renowned Tenuta Tignanello, nestled in the heart of Chianti Classico between the valleys of the Greve and Pesa rivers. In this exceptional terroir, characterised by soils composed of marine marl, limestone and schist, the purity of Sangiovese is combined with the character of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. An oenological symbol that renews the ancient Tuscan tradition through an elegance with a proudly modern charm. |
| Origin | Tenuta Tignanello, nel cuore del Chianti Classico, sulle colline tra le valli della Greve e della Pesa (Toscana, Italia) |
| Soil composition | Soils derived from Pliocene marine marl with limestone and schist |
| Harvest | From mid-September to early October |
| Fermentation | About a week |
| Production technique | Destemming and gentle crushing; fermentation in stainless steel tanks; maceration with gentle pump-overs and délestage; spontaneous malolactic fermentation; ageing in French and Hungarian oak barriques followed by further ageing in bottle. |
| Wine making | Upon arrival at the winery, the grape bunches were destemmed and then gently crushed; the must was transferred to stainless steel tanks where alcoholic fermentation took place for about a week. Maceration was managed with very gentle pump-overs and délestage; spontaneous malolactic fermentation; ageing in French and Hungarian oak barriques for about a year, followed by 12 months of bottle ageing. |
| Aging | Matured in French and Hungarian oak barriques for about one year, followed by a further 12 months of bottle ageing. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |