Tignanello 2022

Antinori Tignanello 2022 is the latest vintage of one of the very first Super Tuscans: the wine with which Marchesi Antinori changed the Tuscan wine world forever in the 1970s. The grapes — 78% Sangiovese, 18% Cabernet Sauvignon and 4% Cabernet Franc — come from the famous 77-hectare Tignanello vineyard, situated at 350-400 meters altitude in the heart of the Chianti Classico zone, on limestone-rich soils of alberese and marl.

In the glass, deep ruby red with purple reflections. The nose offers cherries, ripe black cherries and pomegranate, with delicate notes of violets, fresh balsamic hints and an elegant touch of vanilla. On the palate it is dense yet fresh, with supple, savory tannins and a long finish. The press was full of praise for 2022: Wine Advocate 97, James Suckling 96 and Falstaff 96 points.

After fermentation in conical tanks, the wine undergoes malolactic fermentation in oak barrels, then ages for just over 13 months in predominantly new French and partly Hungarian oak, followed by 12 months of bottle aging. Drinking beautifully from 2026 and effortlessly cellar-worthy until well past 2040. Ideal with grilled red meat, bistecca alla fiorentina, game and aged cheeses. Serve at 18°C.