The Tenuta Tignanello estate is located in the heart of Chianti Classico, on the hills between the Greve and Pesa valleys. The estate covers 319 hectares, with 127 hectares dedicated to vineyards.

Two of the world’s most renowned vineyards belong to this estate: Tignanello and Solaia. Both are situated in the same hilly area, where the soils consist of limestone and shale. These vineyards benefit from warm days and cool nights during the growing season. The famous wines Solaia and Tignanello are produced exclusively from the grapes of their respective vineyards. Due to their origin, history, and critical acclaim, these wines rank among the most influential in the history of Italian oenology.

For Marchesi Antinori, these wines represent an ongoing challenge and an enduring passion. The Tenuta Tignanello vineyards cultivate Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Cabernet Franc.

Inky dark in appearance, the 2020 Solaia is mostly Cabernet Sauvignon with smaller percentages of Cabernet Franc and Sangiovese. This vintage unfolds to exuberant richness and thick layers of blackberry and plum. The tannins are sweet and expertly crafted, adding both depth and fruit weight. The 2020 vintage is quite bold, and it plays its best cards in terms of texture and mouthfeel. It’s a bigger, more accessible wine compared to the last two vintages on the market. Spice, toasted coffee bean and more dark fruit color this full-bodied Tuscan red.[Monica Larner, May 2023, Robert Parker]