Marchese Antinori 2019 Chianti Classico Riserva, Tignanello Estate
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Marchese Antinori 2019 Chianti Classico Riserva, Tignanello Estate
Chianti Classico Riserva from the Tignanello Estate
Quick Taste
- 94 Points
- Cellar Selection
- From Antinori's Tignanello Estate
- "fine-grained tannins accompany juicy Marasca cherry, cassis, vanilla and star anise."
- "Delivers finesse and energy"
About Marchese Antinori 2019 Chianti Classico Riserva, Tignanello Estate
This Chianti is a signature wine for Antinori and is consistently one of the most outstanding wines from the Chianti Classico region. Since 2011, it has been produced exclusively from a selection of the grapes of the Tignanello estate.
Upon arriving in the cellars, the grapes are destemmed and the berries are carefully selected on sorting tables. The grapes are handled with the express purpose of preserving all their aromas and components; highly important both for the Sangiovese and for the Cabernet as well.
Once in the stainless steel fermenting tanks, the fermentation itself lasts approximately a week and is followed by a nine or ten-day period of skin contact. After being run off its skins, the wine goes immediately into small oak barrels, principally of French oak. Still separated on the basis of its vineyard source, the wine is aged for approximately a year in French and Hungarian oak barrels. At the end of the aging period, the wine is bottled and given additional twelve-month aging in bottle in preparation for release. 90% Sangiovese and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon.
Wine Spectator just scored this 94 points saying "A harmonious red, offering an expression of cherry, blackberry and floral aromas and flavors offset by a vibrant, well-integrated structure. Shows iron, tobacco, smoke and a hint of wild herbs, which weigh in as this evolves on the palate toward a lingering aftertaste. Delivers finesse and energy. Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Best from 2024 through 2038."
Wine Enthusiast Magazine awarded this a Cellar Selection and scored it 92 points saying "This has enticing aromas recalling ripe plum, fragrant blue flower and oak-driven spice. On the smooth, savory palate, supple, fine-grained tannins accompany juicy Marasca cherry, cassis, vanilla and star anise. Fresh acidity keeps it balanced. Drink 2024–2031."
Upon arriving in the cellars, the grapes are destemmed and the berries are carefully selected on sorting tables. The grapes are handled with the express purpose of preserving all their aromas and components; highly important both for the Sangiovese and for the Cabernet as well.
Once in the stainless steel fermenting tanks, the fermentation itself lasts approximately a week and is followed by a nine or ten-day period of skin contact. After being run off its skins, the wine goes immediately into small oak barrels, principally of French oak. Still separated on the basis of its vineyard source, the wine is aged for approximately a year in French and Hungarian oak barrels. At the end of the aging period, the wine is bottled and given additional twelve-month aging in bottle in preparation for release. 90% Sangiovese and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon.
Wine Spectator just scored this 94 points saying "A harmonious red, offering an expression of cherry, blackberry and floral aromas and flavors offset by a vibrant, well-integrated structure. Shows iron, tobacco, smoke and a hint of wild herbs, which weigh in as this evolves on the palate toward a lingering aftertaste. Delivers finesse and energy. Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Best from 2024 through 2038."
Wine Enthusiast Magazine awarded this a Cellar Selection and scored it 92 points saying "This has enticing aromas recalling ripe plum, fragrant blue flower and oak-driven spice. On the smooth, savory palate, supple, fine-grained tannins accompany juicy Marasca cherry, cassis, vanilla and star anise. Fresh acidity keeps it balanced. Drink 2024–2031."
Wine Details
- Alcohol % 14.0%
- Bottle Size 750 ml
- Wine Type Red
- Country Italy
- Region Tuscany
- Appellation Chianti Classico
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