Villa Antinori Chianti Classico Riserva Magnum 2022 – Marchesi Antinori

Villa Antinori Chianti Classico Riserva 2022 in magnum format is a modern interpretation of a true Tuscan classic. This is a wine that balances innovation and tradition, crafted to showcase Sangiovese’s purity and elegance while honoring nearly a century of Villa Antinori heritage. The magnum bottle not only elevates its visual presence at the table, but also ensures a slower, more graceful evolution in the cellar.

Tasting Notes
In the glass, this Chianti Classico Riserva shows a bright, deep ruby red color with youthful purple reflections, hinting at its energy and freshness. The nose is refined yet expressive, offering notes of ripe red cherries, wild berries and plum, intertwined with floral tones of violets and dried rose, plus subtle hints of sweet spice, cedar, tobacco leaf and a touch of balsamic herbs. On the palate, the wine is medium to full-bodied with the hallmark Sangiovese tension: juicy red and black cherry fruit wrapped around fine-grained, chalky tannins. Canaiolo Nero adds softness and a gentle roundness to the mid-palate, smoothing the edges and enhancing drinkability. Savory notes of dried herbs, leather and a delicate spice from oak aging lend depth and complexity through the long, balanced finish. While already approachable in its youth, especially from magnum, this Riserva has the structure and acidity to develop gracefully over the next 8–12 years, gaining further nuance and silkier texture.

Production
Sourced from selected vineyards in the heart of Chianti Classico, Villa Antinori Riserva reflects the region’s classic terroir of limestone-rich galestro and alberese soils at varying elevations, which contribute freshness, aromatic intensity and refined tannins. The grapes—primarily Sangiovese with a supporting share of Canaiolo Nero—are harvested parcel by parcel at optimal ripeness, typically by hand to preserve fruit integrity. After careful sorting, fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled tanks to capture vibrant fruit and fine tannic structure, followed by a period of maceration to extract color and complexity. The wine is then aged in oak (often a mix of large casks and smaller barrels), where it gains its characteristic notes of spice, tobacco and polish, before being bottled—here in magnum—for further refinement prior to release.

Food & Serving
This Chianti Classico Riserva is a natural partner for classic Tuscan cuisine: think bistecca alla fiorentina, roasted lamb, game birds, pappardelle with wild boar ragù, or aged pecorino. It also works beautifully with truffle dishes, hearty mushroom pastas, and slow-braised beef or veal. Serve at about 16–18°C (60–64°F) to highlight its aromatic complexity and freshness. For the magnum format, decanting 1–2 hours before serving is recommended, especially in its youth, to allow the wine to open and fully express its layered bouquet.

Producer
Marchesi Antinori is one of Italy’s most historic and influential wine families, with roots in Tuscan viticulture dating back to 1385. Over more than six centuries, the Antinori family has played a leading role in shaping the identity and international reputation of Chianti Classico and Tuscan wine as a whole. Villa Antinori, first produced in 1928, became one of the family’s signature labels and a benchmark for quality and style in the region. With the opening of the state-of-the-art Antinori winery in the Chianti Classico heartland, the estate reinforced its commitment to marrying tradition with cutting-edge winemaking. Today, Marchesi Antinori is celebrated worldwide for its consistency, innovation and its pivotal role in elevating Tuscan wines to global icons.

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