Chianti M.Antinori Tenuta Tignanello 2018 750ml

Tenuta Tignanello Chianti Classico DOCG Riserva 2018

Climate: The 2018 season in Chianti Classico opened with a rather regular winter in terms of both temperatures and rainfall; despite these climatic conditions, the vineyards
began their budding activity a week earlier than the historical average for the area. The spring period, and in particular May, was characterised by frequent rainfall and slightly
lower than usual temperatures, while the months of June and July were dry and fairly warm, without ever experiencing extreme conditions. A few rainfalls in August and a
dry, breezy period in September and October allowed the grapes to ripen in an ideal manner, guaranteeing a good sugar content and excellent polyphenolic ripening.
Harvesting began around mid-September for the Sangiovese and ended in the first ten days of October for the Cabernet.

Vinification: on arrival in the winery, the grapes were destemmed and then softly pressed; the must was transferred to stainless steel tanks where alcoholic fermentation
took place, lasting about a week. Maceration was managed with very delicate pumping over and délestage in order to guarantee an intense extraction but at the same time
able to preserve the elegance and sweetness of the tannins. At the end of malolactic fermentation, which took place spontaneously by the end of the year, the assembled
wine continued its aging in French and Hungarian oak barriques for about a year. The Marchese Antinori was then bottled and aged in the bottle for a further 12 months.

Historical data: Tenuta Tignanello is located in the heart of the Chianti Classico region, on the gentle hillsides between the Greve and Pesa valleys, and extends over 319
hectares, of which approximately 130 are planted to vines. The vineyards of Tenuta Tignanello are composed principally of the native Sangiovese and of non-traditional
varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. Marchese Antinori is a historic Antinori wine which, since the 2011 vintage, has been produced with grapes from
Tenuta Tignanello. A wine which presents itself as the full expression of the quality and elegance of the Sangiovese of this area.

Tasting notes: Marchese Antinori has a ruby red colour. On the nose intense notes of marasca cherry, violet and lavender alternate with small blood sensations, typical of
Sangiovese, and spicy hints of tobacco and leather; delicate notes of vanilla and cocoa powder complete the bouquet. On the palate it is enveloping, full, with an excellent
compactness of the tannic texture and a good liveliness that make it long and persistent. Excellent aftertaste characterized by red fruits and liquorice.

Alcoholic degree: 14,00 %.