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Antinori - Tignanello 2020
$199.99
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Alcohol ABV
14%
Region
Italy
Vintage
2020
Size
Build Your Own Wine Case

Antinori Tignanello 2020 is one of Italy’s most iconic red wines, a pioneering Super Tuscan that redefined the image of Tuscan winemaking. Produced from a blend dominated by Sangiovese with supporting Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, Tignanello is crafted exclusively from fruit grown on the Tignanello estate in the Chianti Classico hills. Its unique combination of varietals, grown in marl-rich soils and tempered by the region’s diurnal climate, results in a wine of remarkable depth, elegance, and longevity.

The 2020 vintage reflects a balanced growing season in Tuscany, marked by steady warmth and timely rainfall that allowed grapes to achieve full ripeness while maintaining freshness. After fermentation, the wine was aged in French and Hungarian oak barrels, where it developed refined structure, layered aromatics, and a polished texture. This meticulous process highlights Antinori’s ability to marry tradition with innovation, producing a wine that is consistently recognized as one of the finest in the world.

First introduced in the early 1970s, Tignanello was groundbreaking as the first Sangiovese-based wine aged in barriques and blended with non-traditional varieties. Today, it stands as a benchmark for Italian excellence, celebrated for its consistent quality and cultural significance. The 2020 vintage continues this legacy, offering power, balance, and sophistication that ensure both immediate appeal and great aging potential.

With its iconic name, elegant presentation, and enduring reputation, Antinori Tignanello 2020 is a must-have for collectors and enthusiasts seeking a true expression of Tuscany’s finest winemaking.

Antinori Tignanello 2020 is one of Tuscany’s most iconic Super Tuscans, blending Sangiovese with Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. It opens with layered aromas of ripe cherry, plum, and blackberry, woven with notes of violet, tobacco, graphite, and sweet spice. On the palate, it is full-bodied and elegant, offering concentrated dark fruit flavors framed by fine tannins, vibrant acidity, and well-integrated oak. The structure is firm yet polished, leading into a long, complex finish marked by fruit, spice, and minerality, reflecting both power and finesse.
Starter: Wild mushroom bruschetta, cured meats, or roasted peppers. Main Course: Bistecca alla Fiorentina, braised lamb shank, venison stew, or pasta with rich ragù. Cheese: Aged pecorino, parmigiano-reggiano, or gorgonzola. Dessert: Dark chocolate torte, almond biscotti, or blackberry crostata.

Antinori

Antinori is one of the most historic and influential wine families in Italy, with a legacy that stretches back over 600 years. Founded in 1385, when Giovanni di Piero Antinori became a member of the Florentine Winemakers’ Guild, the family has been at the forefront of Italian winemaking for 26 generations. Headquartered in Tuscany, the Marchesi Antinori estate has played a central role in shaping not only the reputation of Tuscan wines but also the global perception of Italian wine as a whole.

The family oversees extensive vineyard holdings across Tuscany, including Chianti Classico, Montalcino, and Bolgheri, as well as estates in Umbria and beyond. Antinori is especially celebrated for its innovation in the 20th century, when it pioneered the creation of “Super Tuscan” wines such as Tignanello and Solaia. These wines broke traditional rules by blending native Sangiovese with international varieties like Cabernet Sauvignon, elevating Tuscany’s status on the world stage.

Production at Antinori combines respect for tradition with a willingness to experiment. Modern viticultural techniques, meticulous vineyard management, and carefully controlled fermentations are balanced with time-honored practices such as aging in large oak casks and French barriques. Today, Antinori represents the very best of Italian winemaking—heritage, innovation, and excellence passed down through centuries, with a commitment to both quality and authenticity that remains unwavering.

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