COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc
PRODUCER
Marchesi Antinori
REGION
Toscana
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Tignanello is an iconic Italian red wine from Marchesi Antinori, produced in Tuscany under the Toscana IGT appellation. It is a blend primarily of Sangiovese, with Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. The wine is recognized as a pioneering 'Super Tuscan,' first released in 1971. Its creation marked a departure from traditional winemaking by being the first Sangiovese aged in small oak barrels and incorporating non-traditional grape varieties. The 2021 vintage holds significance as it marks the 50th anniversary of Tignanello's inception. The vineyard is situated on limestone-rich soils at an altitude of 350-400 meters.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€135
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
First Sangiovese aged in small oak barrels.
Fact 02
One of the first modern reds to use Cabernet Sauvignon.
Fact 03
Celebrates 50 years of innovation in 2021.
Fact 04
A benchmark 'Super Tuscan' wine.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Tignanello is produced from grapes grown in the Tignanello vineyard, located on limestone-rich soils at an altitude of 350-400 meters. The 2021 vintage experienced a long, slow growing season with favorable harvest conditions. The grapes are fermented in temperature-controlled truncated conical tanks with maceration on the skins for 10-15 days. Malolactic fermentation takes place in neutral oak. The wine then undergoes aging for approximately 17 months in wood, with 50% of the barrels being new French and Hungarian oak. This process is followed by further refinement in the bottle before release.
