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Antinori's Tignanello 2019, Chianti Classico blending sangiovese, cabernet sauvignon and cabernet franc, aged 12 to 14 months in barriques and covered in accolades. Its main reservation is the price of €152.20, high for a single bottle.
Named Chianti Classico, sangiovese blended with cabernet sauvignon and cabernet franc, colour and aromas (red fruits, spices, balsamic) consistent with the zone.
Five named distinctions: 3 stelle Veronelli, 4 viti AIS, 5 grappoli Bibenda, James Suckling 90, Robert Parker 90, at Antinori.
€152.20 for an award-winning Tignanello 2019, under a struck-through price of €194.13: expensive, but consistent with the described standing.
Precise pairings (red meats, game, aged cheeses), detailed aromatic profile and serving at 18 °C, with advice to aerate for one to two hours.
Antinori located in the heart of Chianti Classico, fermentation in steel, long maceration and 12 to 14 months of ageing in barriques specified.
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
Imagine a wine that dared to break the rules, a pioneer that redefined Tuscan excellence. Tignanello is that story in a bottle, an audacity to be savored. When I taste it, I feel the spirit of innovation of a millennia-old land.
Nestled in the heart of Chianti Classico, the Antinori estate is an institution whose history is intertwined with that of Tuscan wine. Tignanello was born from the desire to explore new paths, to blend Sangiovese with non-traditional grape varieties. It is the first Sangiovese to have been aged in barriques, and one of the first red wines of Chianti Classico to do without blending with white grape varieties, marking a true revolution.
The 2019 vintage of Tignanello reveals itself in an intense, deep ruby red robe. On the nose, I am captivated by an intense and seductive bouquet, where aromas of spices, wildflowers, leather, white chocolate, tobacco and blackberries mingle. On the palate, it reveals a full and harmonious body. The softness of its tannins carries the tasting toward a long, enveloping and truly delightful finish. This wine is the result of fermentation in steel tanks, followed by a long maceration, then 12 to 14 months of aging in barriques, refining its complexity and structure.
To fully appreciate the richness of this refined wine, I advise you to let it breathe for at least one to two hours before serving. Tignanello 2019 is a perfect match with flavorful red meats, game or aged cheeses. It will not disappoint your expectations and will provide you with a tasting experience of rare quality and excellence, turning every meal into a celebration.
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