COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah
PRODUCER
Marchesi Antinori
REGION
Toscana
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Villa Antinori was first introduced in 1928 by Marchese Niccolò Antinori as a signature wine designed to represent the historic family's Tuscan heritage and aging potential. Produced by the legendary Marchesi Antinori estate, one of the oldest and most prestigious winemaking families in Italy, this wine is sourced from select vineyards across the family's extensive Tuscan estates. It represents a harmonious bridge between traditional Tuscan winemaking and international influences, maintaining a reputation for consistency and elegance over nearly a century.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€25
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
First released in 1928 by Niccolò Antinori, Villa Antinori was created to showcase Tuscany's potential for long-aging wines.
Fact 02
The iconic label design has remained largely unchanged for nearly a century, symbolizing Tuscan winemaking tradition.
Fact 03
It blends indigenous Sangiovese with international varieties like Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, grown on the family's historic estates.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The grapes are carefully selected, destemmed, and gently crushed. Fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, with skin contact lasting approximately 10 to 12 days to extract balanced tannins and color. Following malolactic fermentation to soften the acidity, the wine is transferred to French, Hungarian, and American oak barriques where it ages for approximately 12 months. After bottling, the wine undergoes a further period of refinement in the cellar before commercial release.
