{"title":"Tignanello","description":"\u003cp\u003eTignanello is the red that changed Chianti Classico: a Sangiovese with Cabernet, aged in barrique and made by Marchesi Antinori from a single vineyard south of Florence. This page gathers Tignanello itself, vintage by vintage. For the rest of the family's wines, see our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/antinori\"\u003eAntinori\u003c\/a\u003e page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTignanello: the Antinori Super Tuscan from Chianti Classico\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Antinori family has made wine in Tuscany since 1385, and in the early 1970s Piero Antinori set out to rethink what a Chianti could be. Working with his oenologist Giacomo Tachis, with advice from the Bordeaux professor Émile Peynaud, he took fruit from the Tignanello vineyard and broke with the recipe of the day. The 1970 vintage was still labelled Chianti Classico Riserva Vigneto Tignanello and contained Canaiolo plus a share of white Trebbiano and Malvasia. With the 1971 vintage the wine stepped outside the appellation, was sold as a simple table wine and took the name Tignanello.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom 1975 the white grapes were gone, and since 1982 the blend has been the one we know today. Tignanello was the first Sangiovese aged in small oak barriques and one of the first Tuscan reds to add Cabernet. It became the model for the Super Tuscans, sold first as vino da tavola and since the early 1990s as IGT Toscana.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Tignanello vineyard, its grapes and its style\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine comes only from the Tignanello vineyard, about 77 hectares on the Tenuta Tignanello estate between the Greve and Pesa valleys in the heart of Chianti Classico. The vines face south-west at between 350 and 400 metres, on stony, calcareous soils of alberese limestone and marl. \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/solaia\"\u003eSolaia\u003c\/a\u003e grows on the same hillside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blend is mainly \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/sangiovese\"\u003eSangiovese\u003c\/a\u003e, with a smaller share of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cabernet-sauvignon\"\u003eCabernet Sauvignon\u003c\/a\u003e and a little Cabernet Franc. Each lot is aged separately in mostly new French oak, with some Hungarian, then blended and given a year in bottle before release. In the glass, young Tignanello shows ripe cherry and plum, sweet spice from the oak and the firm, fresh acidity that marks Sangiovese. With age it moves towards dried cherry, tobacco, leather and earth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTignanello 2022 and 2023, in bottle and by the case\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe current selection covers the two most recent releases: Tignanello 2022 and Tignanello 2023, both young and built for the cellar. The 2022 is also available as a six-bottle original wooden case, a good way to follow one vintage as it matures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAntinori only bottles Tignanello in favourable years. The wine was not made in 1972, 1973, 1974, 1976, 1984, 1992 or 2002.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTignanello, Antinori and Tuscany: which page is which\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis page is for Tignanello alone. The same estate also makes a Chianti Classico Riserva labelled Tenuta Tignanello, a different wine that you will find with Solaia, Guado al Tasso, Pian delle Vigne and the rest of the range on the Antinori page. For the wider region, browse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tuscany\"\u003eTuscany\u003c\/a\u003e, and for the other founding Super Tuscan, from the coast at Bolgheri, see Sassicaia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTignanello FAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is Tignanello wine?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTignanello is a red from Marchesi Antinori, made from a single vineyard in Chianti Classico. It is mostly Sangiovese with Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, aged in barrique and sold as IGT Toscana. It is one of the original Super Tuscans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Tignanello a Chianti Classico?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The vineyard lies inside the Chianti Classico zone, but since 1971 the wine has been sold outside that appellation, today as IGT Toscana. The Tenuta Tignanello Chianti Classico Riserva is a separate wine from the same estate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat decides the price of a Tignanello?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMainly vintage and age. Older bottles and highly regarded years are scarcer, and cases and large formats cost more in total. The grid above shows the current price of every listing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen should I drink Tignanello?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYoung vintages such as 2022 and 2023 can be opened now with an hour or two in a decanter, but most years are at their best after around ten years and keep well beyond that. Serve it at sixteen to eighteen degrees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat food goes with Tignanello?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBistecca alla fiorentina, roast lamb, wild boar ragù and aged Pecorino are classic Tuscan matches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","products":[{"product_id":"tignanello-2022-6-stk-traekasse","title":"Tignanello 2022 (6 stk trækasse)","description":"\u003cp\u003eTignanello is one of Tuscany’s most celebrated wines, known for helping redefine Italian fine wine with its bold style and modern elegance. The 2022 release continues that legacy with a distinctive blend of depth, structure, and finesse, presented here in a collectible wooden case of six bottles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlease note that no official tasting information was provided for this specific vintage. In general, Tignanello is admired for its deep, polished color, layered aromas of ripe dark fruit, spice, and subtle oak, and a palate that combines richness with fine tannins and fresh acidity. It is typically a wine with excellent aging potential, developing further complexity over many years in bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo vineyard, grape, or vinification details were provided for this listing. Tignanello is historically associated with the sun-exposed hills of Tuscany, where careful site selection and rigorous cellar work have made it a benchmark for premium Italian red wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis type of wine is well suited to richly flavored dishes such as grilled or roasted red meats, braised lamb, game, and mature hard cheeses. Serve at around 16–18°C, and decanting is recommended to help the wine open up and show its full aromatic depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe listing names FineWines as the producer, but no further background details were provided. If this refers to the retailer or bottler rather than the original estate, additional producer information would be needed to describe the winery’s history, regional significance, and achievements accurately.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FineWines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54252479840593,"sku":"FW-10242","price":160.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/0614\/9969\/files\/Tignanello_f1110a9d-6b8c-457c-bcd1-24217eade691.png?v=1783444822"},{"product_id":"tignanello-2023","title":"Tignanello 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003eTignanello is one of Antinori’s most celebrated wines and a true icon of Tuscany, renowned for showing how powerful and refined Chianti Classico can be. First created in the 1970s as a bold challenge to convention, it helped define the category that became known as the Super Tuscans and remains one of Italy’s most sought-after wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the glass, Tignanello 2023 shows a deep, intense colour that hints at its concentration and structure. The nose is beautifully layered with black cherry, blackberry, blackcurrant, rosehip, graphite, vanilla, cedar and subtle toasted nuances, giving the wine an immediate sense of class and depth.\n\nOn the palate it is concentrated, dense and deeply flavoured, with ripe, rich fruit wrapped in a finely textured tannic frame. Exotic spice, freshness and precision keep everything in balance, while the finish is long, detailed and persistent. This is a wine with excellent cellaring potential and will continue to evolve gracefully over many years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTignanello is produced in Tuscany from a blend of Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, sourced from carefully selected vineyards that benefit from the region’s warm days, cooling influences and well-drained soils. The wine is typically aged for 16 to 18 months in French and Hungarian oak barrels, a regimen that adds complexity, structure and subtle spice while preserving the energy and purity of the fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTignanello pairs beautifully with rich Tuscan dishes such as bistecca alla fiorentina, braised beef, game, truffle risotto and aged hard cheeses. Serve at 16–18°C and decant for at least 1–2 hours if drinking young, to allow the wine to open fully and show its layered aromas and refined structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAntinori is one of Italy’s most historic and influential wine families, with a winemaking legacy stretching back over six centuries. Under the leadership of Piero Antinori, the estate became a driving force behind Tuscany’s modern wine renaissance, and Tignanello stands as one of its greatest achievements—a benchmark wine that helped inspire the Super Tuscan movement and cement Antinori’s reputation on the world stage.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antinori","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54252508479825,"sku":"FW-10546","price":147.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/0614\/9969\/files\/Tignanello_971edbae-fe2f-4b43-8704-23f703de8c8b.png?v=1783444937"},{"product_id":"marchesi-antinori-tignanello-2022-75-cl","title":"Marchesi Antinori Tignanello 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003eMarchesi Antinori’s Tignanello is one of Tuscany’s most celebrated modern reds, a benchmark wine that helped redefine what great Italian wine could be. Crafted from a distinctive blend of Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Cabernet Franc, it combines elegance, depth, and a signature sense of place that has made it an icon since its debut.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 2022 vintage shows a refined, understated character with impressive poise. Aromas of crushed flowers, mint, white pepper, blood orange, and cinnamon rise from the glass, leading into a palate that is beginning to show more weight, especially through the mid-palate, while remaining sleek and composed.\n\nExpect a wine of excellent balance and sophistication, with bright freshness supporting its layered fruit, spice, and floral tones. It is approachable now with decanting, but has the structure and pedigree to develop beautifully with further aging over the coming years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTignanello is produced in Tuscany from a carefully selected blend of Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Sangiovese, sourced from vineyards that have become synonymous with the estate’s pioneering spirit. The wine is made with a focus on precision and refinement, using vinification methods designed to preserve aromatic detail, freshness, and varietal character while building depth and structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn excellent match for grilled steak, roasted lamb, braised game, truffle dishes, and aged hard cheeses. Serve at 16–18°C and consider decanting for 1–2 hours if drinking young, to allow the wine’s aromatic complexity and structure to open fully.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMarchesi Antinori is one of Italy’s most historic and influential wine families, with a legacy stretching back more than six centuries. 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First released in the 1970s, Tignanello helped redefine the potential of Tuscan wine through its use of small oak barrels and a modern approach to blending.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 2023 vintage pours a saturated, youthful red-purple colour. Its expressive nose reveals black cherry liqueur, fresh blackberry, lavender, woodland herbs, polished cedar and a subtle note of freshly turned earth. On the palate, it is full-bodied and generous, with soft, inviting fruit balanced by a vibrant core of acidity. Refined, even tannins provide shape without heaviness, while the Cabernet Franc adds lift and verticality to the Sangiovese-led blend.\n\nLong, seamless and luxurious, the finish combines freshness, precision and impressive length. Although already approachable thanks to its supple fruit, the wine has the structure to develop gracefully for decades. Best enjoyed from around 2027, with an anticipated drinking window extending to approximately 2057 when properly stored.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTignanello is produced from the estate’s high-altitude vineyards in the Chianti Classico area of Tuscany, where limestone-rich soils and the region’s varied marl and schist contribute freshness, aromatic complexity and structure. The blend is composed of approximately 80% Sangiovese, with Cabernet Sauvignon and an increasing proportion of Cabernet Franc. Grapes are carefully selected at harvest before fermentation and maturation in small oak barrels, a defining feature of Tignanello’s style that helps integrate the wine’s fruit, spice and tannic framework.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eServe at approximately 16–18°C after allowing the bottle to come to temperature gradually. Decant for around one to two hours when drinking young, both to open the wine’s layered aromas and to soften its youthful structure; older bottles should be decanted carefully and briefly, if at all. Its combination of ripe fruit, acidity and polished tannins makes it an excellent partner for Tuscan roast meats, beef, venison, lamb, wild boar ragù, grilled mushrooms and mature hard cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMarchesi Antinori is one of Italy’s most influential wine families, with a winemaking history spanning more than six centuries. The family’s willingness to challenge tradition led to the creation of Tignanello, among the first important Tuscan wines to blend Sangiovese with international varieties and mature the wine in small oak. 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A landmark of the Super Tuscan movement, Tignanello helped reshape local winemaking by pairing Sangiovese with international varieties and ageing the wine in barriques, without the traditional addition of white grapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDeep, intense ruby-red in colour, it opens with aromas of dark fruit, spices and floral notes, layered with hints of chocolate and leather. The palate is full and well balanced, with a persistent finish and nuances of coffee and citrus marmalade.\n\nIts structure and the estate’s stated ageing potential make it a compelling choice for the cellar; it can develop over many years, with the supplied information indicating potential to age for up to 25 years under suitable conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Tignanello vineyard lies in Chianti Classico between the Greve and Pesa valleys, at 350–400 metres above sea level. Its southwest-facing slopes and limestone-rich soils, including tuffaceous material and marine marl, benefit from warm days and cool nights. Fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled stainless-steel tanks with gentle pump-overs for colour extraction. Malolactic fermentation and subsequent ageing take place in new oak barrels, where the wine matures for around a year before further bottle rest. Harvesting methods are not specified.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eServe with grilled or roasted red meat, game, or aged hard cheeses—the wine’s structure and savoury notes suit richly flavoured dishes. A serving temperature of around 16–18°C is a good guide. Decant for about an hour before serving to allow the wine to open; older bottles may benefit from gentler handling and a shorter decant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTignanello is made by Marchesi Antinori, a historic Tuscan wine house whose work has helped shape the region’s modern reputation. The wine is regarded as a pioneering Super Tuscan: its use of Sangiovese with Cabernet varieties and barrique ageing challenged convention and established a distinctive style. 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