2015 Antinori Tignanello IGT

Proprietary Blend - 750ML
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REVIEWS

JS 98 WA 96 WS 96 WE 95
JS 98

jamessuckling.com, January 2018

Fantastic aromas of dark berries, sandalwood and Spanish cedar that are ever so deep. Full body, an incredible spin of polished tannins and bright acidity. Incredible depth. Like looking over the edge of a skyscraper...
WA 96

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, September 2018

The 2015 Tignanello is a wine that opens, like a fully blossomed rose, right in front of you. This vintage is immediately accessible, generous and opulent. The wine will surely flesh out and gain focus with more bottle...
WS 96

Wine Spectator, January 2020

A rich, dense Tignanello, the 2015 features cherry and blackberry fruit, verging on plummy, with graphite and tar notes. Delivering beautifully integrated tannins, this is a powerhouse and should unfold for decades. Shows...
WE 95

Wine Enthusiast, April 2019

Leather, cassis, cedar, black-skinned berry and exotic spice aromas slowly shape the nose. Polished and savory, the refined, structured palate boasts an almost weightless elegance while still delivering layers of juicy...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type Red
Varietal Proprietary Blend
Country Italy
Region Tuscany
Vintage 2015
Size 750ML
Percent alcohol 14%
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.

The 2015 Antinori Tignanello IGT is a remarkable red wine from the renowned Tuscany region in Italy. With its deep, enticing red color, this wine is a true masterpiece that embodies elegance and complexity. Crafted by the esteemed Antinori winery, this wine is a proprietary blend that showcases the best qualities of its varietals.

On the nose, the 2015 Tignanello reveals a captivating bouquet of dark berries, sandalwood, Spanish cedar, and a hint of leather. These aromas are intense and alluring, drawing you in with their depth and complexity. As you take your first sip, the wine envelops your palate with a wave of rich flavors. Cherry and blackberry notes dominate, almost verging on plummy, while graphite and tar add a touch of intrigue. The integration of tannins in this wine is truly exceptional, creating a smooth and velvety texture.

What sets the 2015 Tignanello apart is its incredible balance and length. It is a powerhouse of a wine that will continue to evolve and unfold for decades to come. With its robust structure and bright acidity, this wine promises not only immediate pleasure but also the potential for long-term aging. Best enjoyed from 2023 through 2040, this wine has the potential to age gracefully, revealing even greater complexity and depth over time.

Acclaimed wine critics have also recognized the excellence of the 2015 Tignanello. Wine Spectator awarded it an impressive score of 96, praising its richness, density, and integrated tannins. James Suckling rated it 98 points, describing it as powerful, structured, and one of the best Tignanello vintages since the legendary 1997. Robert Parker's Wine Advocate also awarded it 96 points, highlighting its immediate accessibility, ripe fruit, and overall integration. Wine Enthusiast, with a score of 95 points, praised its refined palate, seamless tannins, and surprising freshness.

In conclusion, the 2015 Antinori Tignanello IGT is a wine of exceptional quality and character. With its extraordinary depth, balance, and longevity, it represents the epitome of Italian winemaking excellence. Whether enjoyed now or cellared for the future, this wine is sure to impress even the most discerning wine connoisseur.