Original price was: €165,00.€159,00Current price is: €159,00. VAT incl.
Why buy it?
The iconic Super-Tuscan that redefined Italian winemaking since 1971. Crafted by the Antinori family, the 2022 vintage marries power and finesse. This Sangiovese-based blend, enriched with small portions of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc and aged 17 months in barriques, unfurls cherry, violet, vanilla, and balsamic aromas. Dense, vibrant palate, elegant tannins, and a long, savory finish showcase Tuscany’s terroir.
7 in stock
History
Launched by Piero Antinori in 1971 to break the Chianti Classico rules, Tignanello was among the first to blend Cabernet and use barriques. Today produced at Montefiridolfi and Santa Maria a Macerata, the 2022 vintage—shaped by a warm climate and strict selection—reflects the family’s dedication to quality and innovation.
Grape varieties
Sangiovese 80%, Cabernet Sauvignon 15%, Cabernet Franc 5%
Vinification
Separate steel fermentation, malolactic in barrel, and 17 months ageing (3 months in neutral oak followed by 14 months in barriques), completed with additional bottle aging.
Alcohol content
14.5%
Tasting notes
Intense ruby with purple hues. Nose: ripe cherry, black cherry, pomegranate, violet, vanilla, balsamic, and a hint of licorice . Palate: dense and vibrant with supple tannins, balanced acidity, and a long savory finish with notes of dark chocolate and sweet tobacco.
Food pairings
Pairs wonderfully with premium red meats, game, braised dishes, aged cheeses, and elevated pairings like truffle dishes or rich risottos.
| Weight | 1,5 kg |
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