Antinori Tignanello, Toscana 2020
Italy, Tuscany & Central Italy
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£164.00
Mixed 6 Price:
£149.00
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Description
In a nutshell:
This Tuscan superstar delivers a knockout combination of juicy dark fruit, a sprinkle of spice, and a lingering earthy undercurrent.
The lowdown:
Something of a legend this is one of the original "Super Tuscans", a cult classic that is always highly sought after. It's mostly Sangiovese with a Cabernet Sauvignon and Franc making up the remainder of the blend, but what has always marked it out is being aged in small oak barrels, as they do in Bordeaux, which gives it its signature rich and captivating complexity. Despite its richness, its displays a surprising sleekness and vibrancy. Fine tannins provide a subtle structure, while a core of bright, sculpted fruit shines through, achieving a sublime balance that is as impressive as it is delicious.
The Producer
Tenuta Tignanello, a jewel in the Antinori crown, is synonymous with Chianti's modern renaissance. This historic estate, nestled in the Tuscan hills, is where their iconic signature wine Tignanello itself was born in the 1970s. Breaking from tradition, it was a Sangiovese-dominant blend that dared to include non-indigenous grapes like Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. The result? A rich, age-worthy wine with a complex character of black cherry, spice, and earthy notes, setting a new benchmark for the region and earning Tignanello a cult following among wine lovers. Its vineyards, meticulously tended, showcase the terroir's unique qualities, and demonstrate an unwavering commitment to excellence.
When to drink:
This has all the backbone to match with rich game, and a good slab of aged cheddar to finish the meal. If you want to keep it in the cellar, it will evolve beautifully until the end of the next decade.
This Tuscan superstar delivers a knockout combination of juicy dark fruit, a sprinkle of spice, and a lingering earthy undercurrent.
The lowdown:
Something of a legend this is one of the original "Super Tuscans", a cult classic that is always highly sought after. It's mostly Sangiovese with a Cabernet Sauvignon and Franc making up the remainder of the blend, but what has always marked it out is being aged in small oak barrels, as they do in Bordeaux, which gives it its signature rich and captivating complexity. Despite its richness, its displays a surprising sleekness and vibrancy. Fine tannins provide a subtle structure, while a core of bright, sculpted fruit shines through, achieving a sublime balance that is as impressive as it is delicious.
The Producer
Tenuta Tignanello, a jewel in the Antinori crown, is synonymous with Chianti's modern renaissance. This historic estate, nestled in the Tuscan hills, is where their iconic signature wine Tignanello itself was born in the 1970s. Breaking from tradition, it was a Sangiovese-dominant blend that dared to include non-indigenous grapes like Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. The result? A rich, age-worthy wine with a complex character of black cherry, spice, and earthy notes, setting a new benchmark for the region and earning Tignanello a cult following among wine lovers. Its vineyards, meticulously tended, showcase the terroir's unique qualities, and demonstrate an unwavering commitment to excellence.
When to drink:
This has all the backbone to match with rich game, and a good slab of aged cheddar to finish the meal. If you want to keep it in the cellar, it will evolve beautifully until the end of the next decade.
Details
| Categories | Wine / Red Wine / Complex & Structured Reds |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany & Central Italy |
| Grape Variety | Sangiovese , Cabernet Sauvignon , Cabernet Franc |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Volume | 75cl |
| ABV | 14% |
| SKU | AN0Y20RN |
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