Antinori Tignanello 2023

Produced by Marchesi Antinori, Tignanello comes exclusively from the 77-hectare Tignanello vineyard in Tuscany, situated at 350–400 metres elevation on limestone-rich soils with southwest exposure. First produced from a single vineyard in 1970, Tignanello became a landmark of modern Tuscan wine, pioneering the use of Cabernet with Sangiovese and ageing Sangiovese in small oak barrels.

The 2023 growing season combined a cool, wet spring with a warm, dry summer free from extreme heat, followed by favourable conditions through harvest. Fermentation took place in truncated conical tanks, followed by malolactic fermentation and 13 months ageing in predominantly new French oak with a small proportion of Hungarian oak. The wine then received another 12 months in bottle before release.

Tasting Notes
Colour: Intense ruby red.
Nose: Ripe cherry, pomegranate and cranberry with violet, hibiscus, cocoa, graphite, white pepper and sweet spice.
Palate: Juicy and concentrated, with vibrant red and dark fruit, silky tannins and finely balanced acidity.
Finish: Long and savoury, with blood orange, graphite, spice and roasted hazelnut lingering through the finish.