Antinori - Tignanello 2022
Tignanello, created by Marchesi Antinori in 1971, became one of Italy’s first revolutionary “Super Tuscan” wines. Produced from the Tignanello vineyard in Chianti Classico, it broke tradition by using barrique aging, omitting white grapes, and blending Sangiovese with Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. Its bold style transformed perceptions of Italian wine and remains a benchmark of modern Tuscan excellence.
Wine Advocate: 97 Points
Rich and fruit-forward, the Marchesi Antinori 2022 Tignanello very much respects the vintage that tends to deliver more concentration and volume overall. It delivers extra fruit weight with a velvety, satiny feel over a generous mouthfeel. Tignanello offers blackcurrant and cherry, but there is a mineral note that keeps things focused. This is a beautiful expression of the vintage, with excellent work done to execute soft tannins, texture and length.
Vinous Media: 95 Points
The 2022 Tignanello is such an elegant, poised wine. Brisk acids cut through a core of red Sangiovese fruit. Crushed flowers, mint, cinnamon, rose petal and a kiss of French oak appear later, adding notable brightness. The 2022 is a decidedly mid-weight Tignanello, but all the elements are very nicely balanced throughout. Tignanello saw rain episodes at the end of the season, like most properties, but steep, well-draining hillsides were a clear advantage. The blend is 78% Sangiovese, 18% Cabernet Sauvignon and 4% Cabernet Franc
