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 2018 Antinori Tignanello IGT is a proprietary blend from Tuscany, Italy, produced by the renowned Antinori family. This red wine, which is composed mainly of Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Cabernet Franc, has been highly praised by several wine critics for its complexity and elegance.

Antonio Galloni of Vinous describes the 2018 Tignanello as "a total knock-out," noting its "blood orange, spice, black cherry, and mocha" characteristics. Galloni highlights the wine's "alluring exotic character" and "silky, creamy contours," awarding it a score of 97.

James Suckling also gives a 97 rating, praising the wine's aromatic profile, which includes "cherry blossoms and roses, together with currants and blackberries." Suckling admires its "very fine tannins and depth," commenting on its "sophisticated and reserved style."

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate rates the wine even higher with a score of 98, likening its style to "tailcoats, striped dress pants, wingtip collar shirts," and describing it as "dapper and jovial." The Advocate emphasizes the "deconstructed" nature of the wine, where "varietal typicity" of the grapes stands out, particularly the "green spice and white pepper" of the Cabernets.

Wine Spectator, scoring it 96, acknowledges the "dark, brooding style" and the blend of "black cherry, blackberry, spice, tobacco, and iron aromas and flavors." They highlight its "superb focus and balance" and suggest drinking it now through 2042.

Decanter also rates it 96, noting its evolution over the years with refined aging techniques. They mention the wine's "clove and black pepper aromas" and describe it as "full, firm, and velvety."

Finally, Wine Enthusiast awards it a 97, calling it "fragrant and incredibly refined." The review praises the "juicy black cherry, red cherry, licorice, and dried mint" notes, with "fresh acidity" keeping it balanced.

Overall, the 2018 Tignanello is celebrated for its refined complexity and potential for aging.