Tenuta Tignanello - IGT Toscana - Red - 2019

Wine:

Born from an exceptional vintage with ideal weather conditions, the 2019 Red Tenuta Tignanello (IGT Toscana) is nothing short of remarkable. This wine showcases the noble character of Sangiovese blended with Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, offering stunning precision and finely polished tannins. Its structure is ample and rich yet remarkably refined, with a fresh and vibrant profile. Recent vintages have leaned towards a more delicate infusion rather than heavy extraction, resulting in remarkably pure flavors. Expect juicy cherry, ripe blackberries, and subtle floral and minty notes in the bouquet. This masterfully crafted wine, with its exceptional elegance and balance, is a crowning achievement in a series of extraordinary vintages. A true masterpiece, rated 96/100 by Parker.

Vinification:

Hand harvested.

Color:

Bright red of good intensity.

Nose:

A complex bouquet of ripe red fruit aromas, enhanced by spicy notes and subtle hints of vanilla and cocoa.

Palate:

A fresh and vibrant opening, perfectly balancing intensity and finesse. The silky, velvety tannins lead to a long, complex finish with notes of crisp, juicy red fruit.

Temperature:

Serve between 16 and 18°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Italian stuffed piglet, beef tenderloin Wellington.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2040, and even more for enthusiasts

A flagship of Italian viticulture, Antinori is a key player in the global wine world. Its highly sought-after cuvées top wine rankings and captivate enthusiasts around the globe. Pioneering the "super Tuscans," reds that incorporate Bordeaux varieties, the Antinori family continues its relentless pursuit of excellence with unwavering ambition.

An iconic estate in Tuscany, at the heart of Chianti, Tenuta Tignanello is the crown jewel of the Antinori family, which has owned it since the 19th century. Spanning 130 hectares of slopes with rocky, limestone soils, it produces some of the most sumptuous and coveted wines in Tuscany, and indeed, the world.

It was here that the first Sangiovese aged in barrel, Tignanello, was born—the first to be blended with Cabernet in the early 1970s and downgraded to table wine for breaking Chianti's appellation rules. This pioneer of the "super Tuscans" is undoubtedly one of the most coveted wines in the world, alongside Solaia, sharing the same land and legacy.