Description
Made by the Antinori family of Tignanello fame, this is a brilliant, structured wine from the Chianti area, with a mix of Cabernet Sauvignon, Sangiovese, Petit Verdot, Syrah and Merlot grape varieties, it’s a great example of wine from the Tuscany area!
TASTING NOTE: A deep ruby-red colour in the glass. On the nose: Fresh and aromatic with black fruits of cherry and blackcurrant, plus savoury hints of herbs, tea leaf and tobacco from the Sangiovese grape, and spiced, cinnamon notes. On the palate: It has a medium to full-bodied palate which, as with many great Tuscan wines, opens and softens in the glass. It’s ripe, and well-balanced with moderate alcohol and acidity, plus fairly firm tannins. A well-balanced, ripe, flavoursome wine with a long finish, and plenty of complexity from fruit, savoury and spice notes.14% alcohol by volume.
FOOD PAIRING, STORING AND SERVICE: This is a hearty and versatile wine that would perfectly accompany simpler fare such as a pizza or a red sauce pasta. Specifically, try pairing this with a stone-baked, thin-crust margarita pizza, or with a rich, heirloom tomato soup with garlic croutons. Decant for 30 minutes before serving. Can be cellared until spring 2026 with ease if you can wait!
ABOUT: The Antinori family are hugely influential in Tuscany and have been making wine there for over six centuries. They have many great vineyards across Tuscany, including the famed Tignanello estate in the Chianti area, as well as in Piedmont, NE Italy and Puglia, plus Stag’s Leap in California’s Napa and a share in Col Solare in Washington State. Today Albiera Antinori is the President with her two sisters both working in the business, as well as her father Marchese Piero Antinori. Renzo Cotarella is the head winemaker and CEO
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