2013 & 2014 Marchesi Antinori, Tignanello - Tuscany IGT - 2 Bottles (0.75L)

Tignanello 2013 is a Tuscan Supertuscan from Marchesi Antinori, produced with Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, aged in barriques, blending freshness, complexity and longevity
Context and grape varieties
Born from the innovative vision of the 1970s, Tignanello is the first Sangiovese aged in barriques and the first Tuscan red wine assembled with international varieties

The 2013 vintage was characterized by a delayed spring due to rains, a dry and not overly hot summer, and a late harvest between the end of September and mid-October, with ideal conditions for ripening and aromatic complexity.

Vinification and aging
The various varieties were vinified separately in tronconic vats, with maceration and fermentation managed to preserve perfumes and delicacy, followed by malolactic fermentation in barriques

Aging lasted 12-14 months in French and Hungarian oak casks (new and second-pass), then assembled and bottled.

Sensory characteristics
Color: deep ruby red with violet reflections
Bouquet: ripe red fruit (spiced cherries, amarena cherry, raspberry, plum), vanilla, cocoa, leather, sweet spices, balsamic notes of mint and chocolate
Palate: enveloping, balanced between the freshness of Sangiovese and a velvety tannic weave, with excellent persistence and complexity

Style and longevity
It is a wine of character, elegant and structured, capable of moving today and evolving magnificently over time, with remarkable longevity typical of great Supertuscans

In summary: Tignanello 2013 is an absolute example of elegance and personality, an icon of Italian viticulture that blends Tuscan typicality and international influences in a refined form.

Description of Tignanello 2014 – Marchesi Antinori

Tignanello 2014 is a Tuscan Supertuscan produced with Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, aged in barrique, blending freshness, elegance and complex structure

Context and production
The 2014 vintage was characterized by a mild winter with temperatures slightly above average, which anticipated the budding of Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc

Spring offered dry conditions favorable to flowering and fruit set, while summer was rainy, slowing véraison and ripening, later balanced in September

The harvest took place between mid-September and early October, after leaf removal, thinning and manual sorting of the grapes

Vinification and aging
The musts were fermented in tronconic tanks with maceration attentive to freshness, color and tannin management
Followed by malolactic fermentation in barriques (French and Hungarian oak, partly new) to enhance finesse and aromatics

Wood aging lasted 12–14 months, with the blending of lots a few months before bottling

Sensory profile
According to technical sheets and reviews, Tignanello 2014 presents with an intense ruby color with violet reflections
On the nose, notes of red fruits, sweet spices, woodland berries, tobacco, leather, vanilla and light chocolate
On the palate it is vibrant and fresh, with soft and balanced tannins, a balanced structure and a long and persistent finish

Historical importance
Tignanello was the first Sangiovese aged in barrique and the first modern Chianti Classico red wine assembled with international varieties, removing the white grapes
It is considered a milestone of Italian Supertuscans
Technical data: Toscana IGT, 13.5–14.5% vol., aged in bottle for a further 12 months

In summary, Tignanello 2014 is an exceptional expression of modernity and Tuscan tradition, with a balance between freshness, complexity and longevity, to be enjoyed in ripe vintages.