Antinori, Tiganello 2020, Tuscany

While technically a wine rather than a winery, Marchesi Antinori's flagship red wine, Supertuscan Tignanello, has become an icon in its own right. Now one of Italy’s most recognised and celebrated fine wines, Tignanello is a blend of mostly Sangiovese with lesser parts Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. Produced from a single vineyard, the Tenuta Tignanello, situated in the heart of Chianti Classico, in the gently rolling hillsides between the Greve and Pesa river valleys.

Tignanello was the first Sangiovese to be aged in barriques, the first contemporary red wine blended with untraditional varieties (specifically Cabernet) and one of the first red wines in the Chianti Classico region not to use white grapes.

Tignanello 2020 is made primarily with Sangiovese and small percentages of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. The wine displays remarkable aromatic complexity, showcasing ripe red fruits such as cherries, strawberries, and blackberries. Delicate floral nuances of violets, mallow blossoms, and roses add to its allure. Completing the bouquet are enticing hints of roasted coffee and cocoa powder. With a vibrant entrance, the wine unfolds into a velvety, multi-layered texture that gently caresses the palate. The finish is marked by the interplay of spicy notes of pepper and liquorice.