Italy: A Tuscan Treasure Tignanello

2015 Marchesi Antinori

Tignanello Toscana IGT and 2015 Tenuta Tignanello Marchese Antinori Riserva

The 2015 Marchesi Antinori Tignanello Toscana IGT is a superb example of this iconic wine. With its deep ruby color and intense aromas of dark fruit violets and spices this wine is a complex and elegant expression of Sangiovese. On the palate it is full-bodied and velvety with firm tannins that provide structure and balance. The finish is long and lingering with notes of red fruit and spice.

The 2015 Tenuta Tignanello Marchese Antinori Riserva is the top wine from the Tignanello estate. It is made from a blend of Sangiovese Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc and is aged for 24 months in French oak barrels. The result is a wine of great complexity and depth with aromas of dark fruit dried flowers and spices. On the palate it is full-bodied and structured with firm tannins and a long, lingering finish.

Both of these wines are excellent examples of the potential of Sangiovese and are sure to please even the most discerning wine lover. Whether you are looking for a complex and elegant wine to enjoy now or a wine to cellar for future enjoyment these two wines are sure to impress.

Tignanello: A Tuscan Treasure

Tignanello is a small village in the heart of Tuscany Italy. The area has been producing wine for centuries and is known for its production of high-quality Sangiovese wines.

In the 1970s Marchesi Antinori one of the leading wine producers in Tuscany began experimenting with new ways to make Sangiovese. The goal was to create a wine that was more modern and international in style while still retaining the traditional character of Sangiovese.

The result was Tignanello a blend of Sangiovese Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. The wine was aged in French oak barrels and released in 1971. Tignanello was an immediate success and quickly became one of the most sought-after wines in the world.

Today Tignanello is considered one of the greatest wines in Italy. It is a complex and elegant wine with aromas of dark fruit flowers and spices. On the palate it is full-bodied and structured with firm tannins and a long, lingering finish.