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Hidden Tuscany Rating
Antinori's Tignanello 2018, a Chianti Classico blending Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, awarded by Veronelli, AIS, Bibenda and two 90 points. Its main drawback: a price of €263.52, high for the appellation, and unspecified organic practices.
Chianti Classico named and Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc blend justified by the zone; but the Bordeaux grape varieties lean toward an international style.
Five distinctions named: 3 stelle Veronelli, 4 viti AIS, 5 grappoli Bibenda, 90 James Suckling and 90 Robert Parker, with renowned producer Antinori.
At €263.52 (struck through €324.18) for a distinguished 2018 vintage, the price remains high for a Chianti Classico, even of this rank.
Precise pairings (red meats, game, aged cheeses), detailed aromatic profile and serving at 16-18 °C, but no aging potential or opening time specified.
Antinori named and located in Chianti Classico, fermentation in steel, long maceration and 12-14 months of aging specified; organic not mentioned.
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 yourself in the heart of Tuscany, where the history of wine is being rewritten. This Tignanello 2018 is much more than a wine; it is a bold statement, a philosophy that shook up the codes of Chianti Classico. It embodies the pioneering spirit of a legendary estate.
Nestled in the prestigious Chianti Classico appellation, the Antinori estate gave birth to this iconic wine. Tignanello is the fruit of a rigorous selection of Sangiovese, complemented by Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. It is here that a silent revolution took place: it was the first Sangiovese to be aged in barriques, the first blend of non-traditional grape varieties in the region, and one of the first Chianti Classico reds to do without white grape varieties.
In your glass, you will discover an intense, deep ruby-red color. On the nose, the bouquet is intense, elegant and seductive. I perceive aromas of ripe red fruits, blackberries, mingled with spicy notes, wildflowers, leather, white chocolate and even a touch of tobacco. On the palate, this wine reveals itself as full-bodied and harmonious. The suppleness of its tannins accompanies the tasting through to a long, enveloping and truly delightful finish. Fermentation takes place in steel vats, followed by a long maceration, and the wine is then aged for 12 to 14 months in barriques.
To fully appreciate the richness of this Tignanello, I recommend letting it breathe for one to two hours before serving. This is a wine that calls for dishes of character. It will pair wonderfully with flavorful red meats, game or aged cheeses. This 2018 vintage promises a high-quality tasting experience, an invitation to a sensory journey in the heart of authentic Tuscany, a privileged moment you are sure to enjoy.
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