Limited stock. Vineyard The 325-hectare Badia a Passignano estate surrounds a fortified abbey near Sambuca Val di Pesa, three kilometres south of Tenuta Tignanello. Fifty hectares of limestone-based land are currently planted with Sangiovese vines, from which only the best bunches were selected. Winery This wine was made in the monastery cellars in the abbey at the heart of the property. The grapes were destemmed, lightly crushed, & transfered to tank for fermentation, with pumping over & delestage used for extraction. There was a further two weeks' skin contact following alcoholic fermentation, after which the wine was moved to Hungarian & French oak barriques for malolactic fermentation & fourteen months' ageing. Taste The nose offers a wide range of fruity aromas as well as hints of liquorice & ripe blackberries. The complex, elegant palate shows plenty of fruit alongside savoury flavours, finishing long & vibrant. ...

Fragrant & expressive on the nose, with fruity & floral notes which recall apples & white peaches. The palate offers a creamy mousse & lively, fresh flavours with a fine balance & perceptible finesse. With hors-d'oeuvres, as an aperitif, & with fish. Its vibrant crispiness makes it a perfect wine as an after dinner drink as well. ...

The Marchese Antinori Chianti Classico Riserva shows an intense ruby red colour. On the nose, notes of ripe red fruit fuse with hints of vanilla & spices. The palate is ample, enveloping & balanced, but also deep & savoury with supple & silky tannins. A wine of real character, with an excellent territorial identity, further characterized by a long & persistent finish & aftertaste. ...

Marchese Antinori Cuve Royale is produced from a selection of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, & Pinot Blanc grapes. A light yellow in colour with a creamy bubbling & an elegant & persistent sparkle. The aromas recall white peaches, bread crusts, & yeast. The notable balance & liveliness are typical of a well made Brut. The wines fruity & floral fragrance make it particularly good as an aperitif or with fish, vegetable, & white meat hors-d'oeuvres . ...

Straw yellow in colour with light golden highlights, the wine shows a creamy bubbling with light but continuous bubbles. The aromas are delicate with floral & white fruit notes. The palate is balanced & harmonious, that of an elegant wine of class & breed. Particularly suitable as an aperitif with light appetizers or pasta with fish sauces, baked or roasted fish, or white meat. ...

Complex, generous nose with ripe aromas of cherries & raspberries, light tobacco notes & hints of coffee & cocoa powder. Multi-layered structure with a nicely rounded texture & elegant fruit leading to a very long finish. ...

Limited stock. Complex fruit aromas with spices, black pepper, chocolate, coffee & vanilla. Generous, vibrant palate with more fruit notes & some minerality. A complex & elegant wine with a long, lingering finish. Cabernet Sauvignon 75%, Sangiovese 20%, Cabernet Franc 5%. ...

Complex fruit aromas with spices, black pepper, chocolate, coffee & vanilla. Generous, vibrant palate with more fruit notes & some minerality. A complex & elegant wine with a long, lingering finish. ...

Vineyard Tenuta Tignanello is situated between the Greve & Pesa valleys in the heart of Chianti Classico. Of the 147 hectares of vineyards, forty-seven hectares of ideal marl & limestone soil are used for Tignanello itself. White stones have recently been laid under the rows, reflecting light back to the vines & improving the maturation of the grapes. Winery For all three varieties, fermentation took place at 27-31°C. After devatting, the lots were transferred to new oak barrels for malolactic fermentation. The wine was then blended & aged for twelve months in barriques, racked & then tasted barrel by barrel before bottling. After another year ageing in the bottles, the wine was released. Taste A concentrated Tignanello with ripe red fruit & spice aromas, as well as vanilla & toasty notes from the oak. The palate, while still youthful, is powerful & complex, expressing a great sense of place as well as the ideal weather conditions leading up to the harvest. Press ' The 2008 Tignanello is unquestionably one of the wines of the vintage. It isn't a huge or obvious Tignanello, rather a wine that impresses for its sublime elegance & precision. Understated layers of fruit caress the palate like cashmere in this impeccable, soft wine. Black cherries, tobacco, smoke & licorice. The flavour profile is decidedly on the dark side, but the wine's structure is medium in body & intensity. It is a fabulous achievement!'
- 94 points, The Wine Advocate, August 2011
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The 2012 Tignanello is an intense ruby red in color with violet highlights. The wine is potent & complex on the nose with spicy notes which mingle with aromas of red fruit, smoke, & balsamic sensations; cherries, plums, liquorice, & rosemary are in addition felt. The flavors are mouth- filling & elegant with much volume & an excellent balance in the texture, & the oak is perfectly fused in the spicy & fruity finish & aftertaste. 80% Sangiovese, 5 % Cabernet Franc, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon. ...