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2008 Antinori Tignanello IGT

Proprietary Blend: 750ml
$84.99

$74.99

about this wine:

Tignanello is made exclusively from the vineyard of the same name which is situated on limestone and tufaceous soil on the Tignanello estate covering 47 south-west-facing hectares at altitudes between 350 and 400 metres a.s.l.. This was the first Sangiovese to be aged in barriques, the first modern red wine blended with non-traditional varieties like Cabernet, and one of the first red wines in Chianti not to use white grapes. Tignanello, originally "Chianti Classico Riserva vigneto Tignanello" was first made from a single vineyard in the 1970 vintage, when it contained 20% Canaiolo and 5% Trebbiano and Malvasia and was aged in small oak barrels. With the 1971 vintage it became a Tuscan table wine and was named Tignanello. In 1975 the percentage of white grapes was definitively removed. Since 1982 the composition has remained the same. Tignanello is only made in the best vintage years.

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points awarded:
JS 93 WA 94 WE 94 WS 92

93 points,

James Suckling, jamessuckling.com, September 2011

Aromas of dried berries and Christmas cake follow through to a full body, with velvety tannins and chewy finish. Beautiful finish. Lots of fruit and pretty oak but in a pretty combination. Best after 2013.


Neil Mechanic, JJ Buckley, September 2012

80% sangiovese, 15% cabernet sauvignon, with 5% cabernet franc. Textbook Sangiovese aromas of dried morello cherry, sandalwood, wood smoke, and incense. Kirsch, red plum, black olive, and licorice coat the palate. Hints of new French oak, firm structure, and back end grip mean this is built to cellar for another 10 to 12 years. The substantial finish lingers for a couple of minutes. Bordeaux and Napa cab fans will be quite impressed.


94 points,

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, August 2011

The 2008 Tignanello is unquestionably one of the wines of the vintage. The 2008 isn't a huge or obvious Tignanello, rather it is a wine that impresses for its sublime elegance and precision. Understated layers of fruit caress the palate like cashmere in this impeccable, soft wine. There is not a hard edge to be found. Black cherries, tobacco, smoke and licorice are some of the notes that come through on the finish. The flavor profile is decidedly on the dark side, but the wine's structure is medium in body and intensity. In 2008 the Tignanello has more energy, focus and length than the Solaia. It is a fabulous achievement! The 2008 Tignanello is 80% Sangiovese aged in 300-liter French oak barrels (1/3rd new), 15% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Cabernet Franc, both aged in 100% new 225-liter French oak barriques. Anticipated maturity: 2014-2024.


94 points,

Wine Enthusiast, May 2012

This landmark Italian wine continues to show the best of Tuscany, as it faithfully does year after year. The quality is obvious, thanks to rich notes of chocolate, black cherry and spice that are wrapped tight within a lush, soft and texture. The close is velvety and very long. - M.L.


92 points,

Wine Spectator, October 2011

A sleek, perfumed red, showing floral, black currant and cherry flavors, with a hint of vanilla. The oak is well-integrated, with a fresh finish. Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. Best from 2014 through 2024.


93 points,

James Suckling, jamessuckling.com, September 2011

Aromas of dried berries and Christmas cake follow through to a full body, with velvety tannins and chewy finish. Beautiful finish. Lots of fruit and pretty oak but in a pretty combination. Best after 2013.


Neil Mechanic, JJ Buckley, September 2012

80% sangiovese, 15% cabernet sauvignon, with 5% cabernet franc. Textbook Sangiovese aromas of dried morello cherry, sandalwood, wood smoke, and incense. Kirsch, red plum, black olive, and licorice coat the palate. Hints of new French oak, firm structure, and back end grip mean this is built to cellar for another 10 to 12 years. The substantial finish lingers for a couple of minutes. Bordeaux and Napa cab fans will be quite impressed.


94 points,

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, August 2011

The 2008 Tignanello is unquestionably one of the wines of the vintage. The 2008 isn't a huge or obvious Tignanello, rather it is a wine that impresses for its sublime elegance and precision. Understated layers of fruit caress the palate like cashmere in this impeccable, soft wine. There is not a hard edge to be found. Black cherries, tobacco, smoke and licorice are some of the notes that come through on the finish. The flavor profile is decidedly on the dark side, but the wine's structure is medium in body and intensity. In 2008 the Tignanello has more energy, focus and length than the Solaia. It is a fabulous achievement! The 2008 Tignanello is 80% Sangiovese aged in 300-liter French oak barrels (1/3rd new), 15% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Cabernet Franc, both aged in 100% new 225-liter French oak barriques. Anticipated maturity: 2014-2024.


94 points,

Wine Enthusiast, May 2012

This landmark Italian wine continues to show the best of Tuscany, as it faithfully does year after year. The quality is obvious, thanks to rich notes of chocolate, black cherry and spice that are wrapped tight within a lush, soft and texture. The close is velvety and very long. - M.L.


92 points,

Wine Spectator, October 2011

A sleek, perfumed red, showing floral, black currant and cherry flavors, with a hint of vanilla. The oak is well-integrated, with a fresh finish. Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. Best from 2014 through 2024.


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