Marchesi Antinori
Marchesi Antinori - Tignanello 2019 cl75
| Order Notes: | Wine with limited availability. |
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Description |
The 2019 season in Chianti Classico was characterized by regular weather conditions, with a rather cold winter and little rainfall, and a cool and rainy start to spring, especially in the months of April and May. The summer was hot, without excessive temperatures, and characterized by slightly above-average rainfall that allowed the plants to grow properly, both in terms of vegetation and bunches. Starting from the end of August and during the months of September and October, the optimal climate allowed the perfect ripening of all the varieties grown in the Tignanello vineyard. The grapes were harvested starting from the second ten days of September, starting with the Sangiovese, until the Cabernet harvest, which ended on October 16th. |
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Grapes used |
Sangiovese 80%, Cabernet Sauvignon 15%, Cabernet Franc 5% |
| Origin |
Tuscany |
| Winemaking and Refinement | The sorting and the initial processing were essential to achieve an optimal final result. During the fermentation process in truncated cone-shaped tanks, the musts were macerated with extreme attention to maintaining the aromas, extracting the colour and managing the sweetness and elegance of the tannins. The racking took place only after careful and daily tastings. Once the skins were separated from the wine, malolactic fermentation was started in barriques, to enhance the finesse and complexity of the aromas. The refinement process took place in French and Hungarian oak barrels, partly new and partly second passage, for a total period of about 14-16 months; after an initial period of refinement in separate lots, these were assembled to complete the evolution in wood. The wine, produced mainly with Sangiovese grapes and a small part of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, was aged for a further 12 months in the bottle before being presented on the market. |
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Color |
Intense ruby red with purple reflections. |
| Perfume | The 2018 Tignanello strikes the nose with its complexity: notes of ripe red fruit, black cherry, sour cherry and currant, combine with sweet hints of vanilla, mint and delicate sensations of white pepper and myrtle. |
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Taste |
The taste is rich and balanced: the soft and silky tannins are supported by an excellent freshness capable of giving length, elegance and persistence of taste. |
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Graduation |
13.5% Vol. |
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Serving temperature |
16-18°C |
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Food pairings |
Throughout the meal, it is enhanced with rich meat-based dishes. Roasts and braised meats, including game. |
| Additional Notes | Contains Sulphites |