Toscana IGT Tignanello 2022 Marchesi Antinori

What kind of wine it is

The Tignanello 2022 by Marchesi Antinori is one of the most renowned Italian red wines internationally and represents a milestone in Tuscan wine. It is produced from a blend of Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Cabernet Franc, which gives the wine structure, complexity, and elegance. This assemblage combines the typicity of Sangiovese with the depth and aromatic richness of the Bordeaux varieties, resulting in a deep and sophisticated red. Vinification is carried out with great attention to the quality of the grapes and the precision of processing, while aging in wood helps to define a harmonious style and a remarkable aging potential.

Where it comes from

It originates in the Tenuta Tignanello, in the heart of Chianti Classico, between the valleys of the Greve and Pesa. The vineyards are located on hills between 350 and 400 meters above sea level, on limestone soils rich in galestro and alberese, which give the wine structure and a distinctive mineral profile. The southwest exposure and natural ventilation promote balanced grape ripening. This territory, historically linked to the Antinori family, stands out as one of the most suitable areas in Tuscany for the production of great red wines.

How it is produced

The 2022 vintage in Chianti Classico was marked by a rather warm spring and summer and lower-than-average rainfall up to August. The vines responded well to these climatic conditions, maintaining a good vegetative and productive balance. The rains and decrease in temperatures in mid-August favored significant temperature differences between day and night, allowing the grapes to begin optimal ripening. Harvest began in mid-September with Sangiovese and Cabernet Franc, while Cabernet Sauvignon was picked in the first week of October. In the cellar, the must ferments in truncated conical tanks with careful maceration to extract color and achieve fine tannins; the wine then undergoes malolactic fermentation in barrique and is aged in French oak barrels, with a small percentage in Hungarian oak, for just over thirteen months before blending and further bottle aging.

Tasting notes

In the glass, it displays a deep ruby red color with purple highlights. On the nose, notes of cherry, ripe black cherry, and pomegranate seeds emerge, accompanied by delicate floral hints of violet and fresh balsamic nuances. The bouquet is further enriched by elegant touches of vanilla and light sweet sensations that complete its aromatic profile. On the palate, it shows sweet tannins and a pleasant freshness bringing dynamism to the structure. The finish is long and persistent, with a harmonious return of fruity and spicy notes detected on the nose.

Pairings

The structure and complexity of Tignanello make it ideal with important dishes of Italian cuisine, such as roasted red meats, game, and aged cheeses. It pairs perfectly with rich preparations like pappardelle with wild boar, braised meats, and dishes based on mushrooms or truffles. Flavorful risottos and grilled meats also find in this wine an elegant and structured accompaniment. For a regional pairing, it is particularly indicated with typical Tuscan dishes such as pici with meat sauces or traditional peposo.

Serving suggestions

The Tignanello 2022 has remarkable aging potential and can evolve in the bottle for many years, developing even greater aromatic complexity. It is already enjoyable in the first years after release, when it expresses energy and freshness, but reaches greater harmony with a few years of further aging. Over time, the fruity and spicy notes blend with more evolved hints, offering an ever more profound tasting experience.