Tignanello 2020, Antinori
Tignanello 2020, Antinori
Date Tasted: 12/2024
Tignanello is one of Italy’s most iconic and prestigious wines. It is produced by the renowned Antinori family in the Chianti Classico region of Tuscany. First made in 1971, Tignanello is considered one of the pioneers of the Super Tuscan movement, a category of wines that blend traditional Italian grape varieties with international ones like Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. The wine is predominantly made from Sangiovese, with small percentages of these international varieties. This creates a wine with deep complexity, rich fruit flavours, and a structure combining elegance and power.
This wine represents the pinnacle of Italian winemaking, consistently earning high scores from critics and collectors around the world.
🍷 Appearance: Deep ruby.
👃 Nose: Intense and refined, with captivating notes of raisin, raspberry, plum, and blackberry, layered with hints of cinnamon, cardamom, and tobacco.
👅 Palate: A harmonious blend of high, well-integrated tannins and medium-plus acidity. Medium-plus body with a flavour profile dominated by dark berries and a touch of spice, delivering depth and complexity.
💞 Finish: Medium in length.
🍷 Drink or Hold: Enjoy now or cellar for up to 12 years.
🍽️ Food Pairing: Perfectly complements slow-cooked lamb shank, beef Wellington, or roasted duck breast.
Score: 94 / 100
Name: Tignanello
Producer: Antinori
Variety: 80% Sangiovese, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Cabernet Franc
Vintage: 2020
Region: PGI Tuscany, Chianti, Italy
Alcohol: 14%
Retail Price: 170€
Certified: -
Serving temperature: 16-18 C°
Drink it until 2035