2020 Antinori Chianti Classico Riserva Marchese Antinori

Sangiovese - 750ML
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REVIEWS

WS 95 DC 94 JS 94 JD 93 VN 92 WE 92
WS 95

Wine Spectator, October 2023

(Wine #7 of 2023) A sleek, elegant red, with fine purity to the aromas of cherry, black currant, iron, olive and tobacco. Shows new oak on the palate, lending both spiciness and structure offset by ample fruit and...
DC 94

Decanter, March 2023

Dense with fruit concentration, red fruit, touch of wood spice and dried herbs. Full body with rich mouthfeel. Long and powerful. Modern and balanced. (Drink between 2023-2031)
JS 94

jamessuckling.com, July 2023

This is like a Brunello in its structure with excellent length. Racy and focused. Aromas of violets and dried flowers with hints of bark and dark cherries. Medium-bodied with very fine tannins and a gorgeous finish. One...
JD 93

jebdunnuck.com, January 2023

Produced from vines of the Tenuta Tignanello estate, the 2020 Chianti Classico Riserva offers a flashier and riper style with notes of Marasca cherry liqueur, polished leather, toasted vanilla bean, and licorice candy. It...
VN 92

Vinous, August 2023

The 2020 Chianti Classico Riserva Marchese Antinori, all from the Tignanello estate, is packed with black cherry, spice, new leather, licorice and dried flowers. A dollop of Merlot adds plush contours, but this is a...
WE 92

Wine Enthusiast, September 2023

The opulent nose of vanilla, milk chocolate, coconut shavings and Luxardo cherries is echoed and then exalted on a palate with high tones of Bing cherries and raspberries and low notes of dark chocolate and black...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type Red
Varietal Sangiovese
Country Italy
Region Tuscany
Sub-region Chianti
Appellation Classico
Vintage 2020
Size 750ML
Percent alcohol 14%
Closure Cork

The 2020 Marchese Antinori Tenuta Tignanello Chianti Classico Riserva is a notable red wine from Tuscany, Italy, crafted by the esteemed Antinori estate. This wine, primarily composed of Sangiovese with additions of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, has garnered impressive reviews from several wine critics.

Decanter awarded this wine a commendable 94 points, noting its "dense fruit concentration," with hints of red fruit, wood spice, and dried herbs. They describe it as "full-bodied," with a "rich mouthfeel" and "long and powerful" finish. Similarly, James Suckling also bestowed a 94-point score, likening its structure to a Brunello and praising its "excellent length" and "gorgeous finish." He suggests it is "drinkable but better after 2026."

Wine Spectator gave the highest rating among reviewers, a 95, highlighting its "sleek, elegant" profile with "fine purity" of cherry, black currant, and tobacco aromas. The palate reveals new oak, adding "spiciness and structure," and it boasts a "balanced, complex finish." They recommend enjoying this wine between 2026 and 2047.

Vinous scored it 92, pointing out the presence of black cherry, spice, and new leather, but mentioning that a touch more Sangiovese character could enhance it further. Wine Enthusiast echoed the 92-point score, appreciating the "opulent nose" of vanilla and Luxardo cherries, and the palate's combination of Bing cherries and dark chocolate.

Jeb Dunnuck rated it 93, describing a "flashier and riper" style with notes of Marasca cherry liqueur and polished leather, raised in a blend of French and Hungarian oak barrels. This wine is recommended for consumption from 2025 to 2040.

Overall, this Chianti Classico Riserva is highly regarded for its complexity, structure, and potential for aging, making it a noteworthy choice for collectors and enthusiasts alike.