Tignanello (Antinori)
Tignanello 2023
| Denomination | IGT Toscana |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Area | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 85% Sangiovese, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Cabernet Franc |
| Aging | Aged for about 12 months in new oak barriques (with malolactic fermentation in barrique), then bottled and rested for about a year in bottle. |
| Other years | 2007 , 2013 , 2015 |
- Blend: 85% Sangiovese, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Cabernet Franc
- Vinification: fermentation in steel at 27°C (maximum 31°C), with délestage and gentle pumping over
- Ageing: 12 months in barrique with malolactic fermentation and 1 year in bottle
- Tasting notes: deep ruby, aromas of dark fruit and chocolate, coffee finish
- Awards: 5 clusters Bibenda, 3 glasses Gambero Rosso; ages up to 25 years
Description
What kind of wine is it
Tignanello by Antinori is a still red wine from Tuscany, created from a blend of Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. This wine stands out for its structured profile, historically known for being among the first to exclude the use of white grapes in its region of origin. In the glass, it displays a very intense ruby red colour, with clear aromas of dark fruit, spices, flowers, chocolate and leather. On the palate, it is dense and persistent, with notes of coffee and citrus jam, offering a rounded and balanced sip capable of extraordinary longevity.
Where does it come from
Tignanello originates from the vineyard of the same name located in the Chianti Classico area, between the valleys of the Greve and Pesa rivers. The vines grow at an altitude of between 350 and 400 metres on limestone soils enriched with tuffaceous components and marine marl. This specific geological composition gives the wine a pronounced savouriness. The favourable south-west exposure and the climate characterised by warm days and cool nights promote the perfect ripening of the grapes, ensuring great aromatic intensity and a solid ageing potential.
How is it produced
Vinification begins with fermentation in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature, accompanied by gentle pumping over for optimal colour extraction. The process continues in new oak barrels, where the malolactic fermentation necessary to harmonise the natural acidity takes place. Ageing continues in wood for about a year. Finally, a prolonged rest in the bottle allows the body and all the aromatic components of the wine to be perfectly balanced before it is released for sale.
History and Curiosities
Born on the renowned Tuscan estate located between the valleys of Greve and Pesa, Tignanello by Antinori is a true icon of world oenology. A pioneer of the Super Tuscans, it revolutionised tradition by becoming the first Sangiovese aged in barriques and blended without the use of white grapes. Its vineyards thrive at altitudes between 350 and 400 metres on prized calcareous-tuffaceous soils, ensuring a longevity that can reach up to 25 years. Multi-awarded by Bibenda and Gambero Rosso, it represents a collectable masterpiece of rare elegance.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °C
Longevity:
15 - 25 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- 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 | Marchesi Antinori Tignanello 2023 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Toscana IGT |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 85% Sangiovese, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Cabernet Franc |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vendor | Tignanello (Antinori) |
| Story | History and Curiosities Born on the renowned Tuscan estate located between the valleys of Greve and Pesa, Tignanello by Antinori is a true icon of world oenology. A pioneer of the Super Tuscans, it revolutionised tradition by becoming the first Sangiovese aged in barriques and blended without the use of white grapes. Its vineyards thrive at altitudes between 350 and 400 metres on prized calcareous-tuffaceous soils, ensuring a longevity that can reach up to 25 years. Multi-awarded by Bibenda and Gambero Rosso, it represents a collectable masterpiece of rare elegance. |
| Origin | Tenuta Tignanello (Tignanello vineyard), area of Chianti Classico between the valleys of the Greve and the Pesa, Tuscany, Italy |
| Climate | Warm days and cool nights |
| Soil composition | Of calcareous origin with tuffaceous elements |
| Yield per hectare | Less than 8,000 kg per hectare |
| Fermentation temperature | Approximately 27 °C (maximum 31 °C) |
| Production technique | Fermentation in stainless steel at controlled temperature (around 27°C, maximum 31°C) with délestage and pumping over; followed by malolactic fermentation and ageing in new oak barriques (about 12 months), then bottling and resting in bottle (about 1 year). |
| Wine making | Alcoholic fermentation at an average temperature of 27°C, never exceeding 31°C, with more frequent but less intense délestage and pumping over; followed by malolactic fermentation in new oak barriques; maturation for about 12 months in barriques, then bottling and around a year of rest in the bottle. |
| Aging | Aged for about 12 months in new oak barriques (with malolactic fermentation in barrique), then bottled and rested for about a year in bottle. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |