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Antinori's Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG, Tenuta Tignanello, Sangiovese with Cabernet Sauvignon and Franc, minimum 24 months of aging. No distinction mentioned; at €33.27, the price remains in the upper range of the appellation.
Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG, zone and grape varieties named (Sangiovese, Cabernets), alberese and galestro soils cited. The contribution of the Cabernets slightly nuances the typicality.
No distinction or guide mentioned. The producer Antinori-Tenuta Tignanello is named as renowned, which raises the rating without warranting a distinction.
€33.27 for a Chianti Classico Riserva, with a crossed-out price of €39.87. Price consistent with the appellation and the producer's standing, without being a good deal.
Pairings with red meats, game, aged cheeses, a red fruits-spices-balsamic profile and serving at 16-18 °C indicated: easy and versatile pairing.
Antinori located (Tenuta Tignanello), steel fermentation, long maceration and minimum 24 months of aging specified; neither organic nor manual harvest indicated.
Independent rating, calculated from the property's public information and traveler reviews. Commissions received on bookings are not included in the rating.
Comment on noteThe wine
Today I'm taking you to the heart of Tuscany, where the history of wine is written with passion. Imagine for a moment the richness of an exceptional terroir, sublimated by ancestral know-how. This Chianti Classico Riserva is a promise of sensory travel.
This wine comes from the famous Tenuta Tignanello, property of the Antinori Marquises, a name that resonates with Italian wine excellence. In the heart of Chianti Classico, this region is blessed by an ideal microclimate and soils rich in alberese and galestro. It is there that Sangiovese, the king grape variety, blends harmoniously with Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc to give birth to this cru. The vinification methods respect tradition, with fermentation in steel vats and a long maceration, allowing the full quintessence of the fruit to be extracted.
After this stage, the wine ages for a minimum of 24 months, refining its structure and developing its complexity. To the eye, you will discover a deep ruby red color. On the nose, a rich and complex bouquet offers itself to you, revealing notes of ripe red fruits such as cherry and plum. These aromas are complemented by nuances of sweet spices, tobacco and chocolate, the fruits of its elegant passage in barrel. On the palate, this Chianti Classico Riserva is vigorous but balanced, with finely woven tannins that integrate harmoniously with a fresh acidity. The taste is persistent, recalling the red fruits and spicy accents perceived on the nose, culminating in a long and pleasantly aromatic finish.
To accompany this exceptional wine, I suggest dishes that will do it homage. Think of the robust flavors of Tuscan cuisine: a succulent bistecca alla fiorentina, game-based dishes, or aged cheeses. It is also a wine that promises excellent aging potential; it will evolve magnificently if you keep it in your cellar under adequate conditions. A true gem for lovers of high-end Tuscan wines, an invitation to savor the authenticity of Tuscany.
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