Tignanello is a milestone. It is made from a selection of Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. The wine is aged in barriques for about 12 months and for a further 12 months in the bottles.
The 2009 vintage marks a new phase in Tignanello’s stylistic development.
The wine’s characteristic power has been joined by a new sense of grace, with notes of violet and liquorice complementing the red fruit and toasty oak aromas.
The palate is sleek and seamless even in its youth, aiming for length over breadth.
History of Antinori
In 1385, the Antinori family became part of the wine business when Giovanni di Piero Antinori joined the Florentine Vintner's Guild.
Since 1966, Marchese Piero Antinori, son of Marchese Niccolò, has run the company with his daughters, Albiera, Allegra and Alessia, also playing an active role.
For more than 26 generations now, Antinori's philosophy has been based on the combination of both tradition and innovation: to preserve Italy's enological…
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Robert Parker
(RP) :
98
Points (2018)
Vinous (Antonio Galloni)
(VN) :
97
Points (2018)
James Suckling
(JS) :
96
Points (2018)
Wine Enthusiast
(WE) :
97
Points (2017)
Decanter
(DCT) :
95
Points (2017)
Wine Spectator
(WS) :
93
Points (2017)
Wines & Spirits
(W&S) :
96
Points (2016)