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.

The Marchesi Antinori 2019 Tignanello was born in a classic growing season that saw some cooling summer rains and relatively stress-free conditions. This is an elegant and extremely polished wine made with mostly Sangiovese and smaller parts Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. Here too, the small blending element of Cabernet Franc has been slowly increasing in recent years. The 2019 vintage was born with a good amount of power and tannic structure, and maceration times were slightly reduced as a result. This less extractive approach shapes a polished and elegant wine with plenty of bright berry fruit, cherry, dried mint, blue flower, blood orange and rusty earth. The palate is more compact and streamlined. It shows beautiful grace. After this, the next vintage to watch is the highly anticipated 2021. – Monica Larner, Wine Advocate