2013 Antinori Tignanello IGT

Proprietary Blend - 750ML
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REVIEWS

JS 97 WA 96 DC 95 WS 95 WE 94 W&S 92
JS 97

jamessuckling.com, July 2016

This is amazing on the nose with blackberry, black truffle, dried cherry and hints of tobacco. So complex on the nose. Almost no need to taste it. Full body, soft and velvety tannins, and a persistent, fabulous finish...
WA 96

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, December 2016

The 2013 Tignanello represents the beginning of a new chapter for Italy's ultimate game-changer wine. The blend remains 80% Sangiovese with 15% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Cabernet Franc but Renzo Cotarella tells me...
DC 95

Decanter,

Winemaker Renzo Cotarella declared the 2013 to be one of the most vibrant Tignanellos Antinori has ever made. It recalls 2010 but is a slightly less powerful package. The Cabernet Sauvignon is particularly evident at the...
WS 95

Wine Spectator, January 2020

Defined by licorice and black currant aromas and flavors, this is intense and harmonious. A crisp, vibrant feel pervades as this winds down, showing excellent length and a minerally element.—Non-blind Tignanello vertical...
WE 94

Wine Enthusiast, March 2017

Vibrant and loaded with finesse, this blend of 80% Sangiovese, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Cabernet Franc opens with enticing scents of red woodland berry, new leather, Asian spice and a touch of menthol. The youthful...
W&S 92

Wine & Spirits, April 2017

Flavors of black currant and tobacco bring the influence of cabernet sauvignon (15 percent) and cabernet franc (5 percent) to the fore in this sangiovese-based blend. Ample alcohol lends a Bourbon-like edge to the wine’s...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type Red
Varietal Proprietary Blend
Country Italy
Region Tuscany
Vintage 2013
Size 750ML
Percent alcohol 13.5%
Closure Cork

The Antinori family has been involved in the production of wine since 1385 when Giovanni di Piero Antinori became a member of the “Arte Fiorentina”, the Winemakers’ Guild of the city of Florence. During this entire long period, through twenty six generations, the family has always directly managed this work with courageous and, at times, innovative decisions. But always while maintaining a fundamental respect for tradition and for the territory in which they have operated.

Estates currently under the Marchesi Antinori wine empire include Tignanello, Badia a Passignano, Guado Al Tasso, Castello della Sala, Pian Delle Vigne, Peppoli, and Montenisa. While the core of the family's properties and production are focused in Tuscany, additional properties have expanded their regional diversity to include Orvieto Classico and Franciacorta.

The Tenuta Tignanello estate is located between the Greve and Pesa river valleys in the heart of the Chianti Classico appellation. In these 127 hectares (320 acres) of vineyards, the Antinori family, more than anywhere else, has expressed its principles and working philosophy: reconcile tradition and modernity with wines which are strictly and authentically tied to their territories of origin. Solaia and Tignanello, the two iconic wines of the estate, have been defined by the international press as “among the most influential wines in the viticultural history of Italy” and are a constant symbol for the Antinori family of a continuous challenge, one driven by pure passion.

The Guado al Tasso estate is located approximately 50 miles (80 kilometers) to the southwest of the city of Florence, near the medieval hamlet of Bolgheri in the Upper Maremma. Once part of a fiefdom of some 4,048 hectares (over 10,000 acres), today the 1000 hectare/2500 acre property extends from the coast of the Tyrrhenian Sea to the inland hills, where the vineyards are cultivated on rocky and slightly calcareous soils. Of these, 300 are under vines which are planted to Vermentino, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, and Petit Verdot along with small quantities of other grape varieties. In the 1930’s this property was inherited by Carlotta Della Gherardesca who married into the Antinori family.

Today the firm is run by Marquis Piero Antinori with the support of his three daughters, Albiera, Allegra, and Alessia. Tradition, passion, and intuition have been the three driving principles which have led the Marquis Antinori firm to become a leader in Italian wine.

Tignanello is produced exclusively from the vineyard of the same name, a parcel of some 140 acres (57 hectares) with limestone-rich soils and a southwestern exposure at 1150-1325 feet (350-400 meters) above sea level at the Tignanello estate.

It was the first Sangiovese wine to be aged in small oak barrels, the first modern red wine in the region to use such non-traditional varieties as Cabernet in the blend, and among the first red wines from the Chianti Classico area to be produced without white grapes.

The wine, originally called "Chianti Classico Riserva vigneto Tignanello" (a Chianti Classico Riserva from the Tignanello vineyard), was produced for the first time from a single vineyard parcel in 1970, when the blend contained 20% of Canaiolo and 5% of Trebbiano and Malvasia, both white grapes, and the wine aged in small oak barrels.

In 1971, it became a Tuscan red table wine rather than a Chianti Classico and was called Tignanello. In the 1975 vintage, the percentage of white grapes was definitively eliminated from the blend. Ever since 1982, the blend has been the one currently used. Tignanello is bottled only in favorable vintages, and was not produced in 1972, 1973, 1974, 1976, 1984, 1992, and 2002.

Introducing the 2013 Antinori Tignanello IGT, a wine that embodies the essence of Tuscany, Italy. Crafted by the prestigious Antinori winery, this red wine is a proprietary blend that showcases the best of Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon. With a vibrant ruby color that catches the eye, this wine is a true delight for the senses.

On the nose, the 2013 Antinori Tignanello IGT immediately captivates with its complex aroma. The blackberry notes intertwine with hints of black truffle, dried cherry, and a touch of tobacco. The olfactory experience is truly remarkable, showcasing the intricacies of this exceptional wine.

Upon tasting, the full-bodied nature of this blend becomes apparent. Soft and velvety tannins caress the palate, providing a luxurious mouthfeel that is nothing short of magical. The finish is persistent, leaving a lasting impression that lingers on the taste buds.

Renowned wine critic James Suckling scored this wine an impressive 97 points, praising its complexity and incredible mouthfeel. Robert Parker's Wine Advocate also awarded it 96 points, highlighting the harmonious blend of black fruit and baking spice. Wine Spectator awarded it 95 points, commending its defined licorice and black currant flavors. Wine Enthusiast gave it 94 points, lauding its finesse and vibrant character. Decanter awarded it 95 points, describing it as one of the most vibrant Tignanellos ever made. Lastly, Wine & Spirits scored it 92 points, noting the influence of the Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc on the flavor profile.

With an alcohol content of 13.5%, this wine is perfectly balanced, showcasing the elegance and finesse that is characteristic of Antinori wines. The 2013 Antinori Tignanello IGT is a wine that can be enjoyed now or cellared for further development. Whether you choose to drink it or hold onto it, this exceptional wine is sure to bring pleasure to any occasion.