2012 Marchesi Antinori Tignanello 0,75lt.
The 2012 Tignanello is a rich ruby red wine with purple highlights. It has a complex nose featuring spicy notes, red fruit, smoke, and balsamic aromas, along with hints of cherries, plums, liquorice, and rosemary. The palate is elegant and full-bodied, showcasing excellent texture and balance, with oak seamlessly integrated into the spicy and fruity finish. This wine has received high praise, earning 94 points from Falstaff, 95 points from Wine Enthusiast and Vinous, and 96 points from James Suckling. The 2012 growing season in Chianti Classico began with a cold winter, followed by a cool spring that delayed bud burst. Ample rain in April and May helped the vines through a dry summer, leading to a balanced harvest from September 20th to October 10th. Tignanello is historically significant as the first Sangiovese aged in barriques and blends traditional and non-traditional grape varieties, including Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Cabernet Franc. The estate, located in the heart of Chianti Classico, spans 319 hectares, with 130 hectares dedicated to vineyards. Renowned for its influential wines, Tignanello is crafted from grapes grown in limestone-rich soils. The label, designed by Silvio Coppola in 1974, reflects the wine's prestigious heritage.
The 2012 Tignanello is a rich ruby red wine with purple highlights. It has a complex nose featuring spicy notes, red fruit, smoke, and balsamic aromas, along with hints of cherries, plums, liquorice, and rosemary. The palate is elegant and full-bodied, showcasing excellent texture and balance, with oak seamlessly integrated into the spicy and fruity finish. This wine has received high praise, earning 94 points from Falstaff, 95 points from Wine Enthusiast and Vinous, and 96 points from James Suckling. The 2012 growing season in Chianti Classico began with a cold winter, followed by a cool spring that delayed bud burst. Ample rain in April and May helped the vines through a dry summer, leading to a balanced harvest from September 20th to October 10th. Tignanello is historically significant as the first Sangiovese aged in barriques and blends traditional and non-traditional grape varieties, including Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Cabernet Franc. The estate, located in the heart of Chianti Classico, spans 319 hectares, with 130 hectares dedicated to vineyards. Renowned for its influential wines, Tignanello is crafted from grapes grown in limestone-rich soils. The label, designed by Silvio Coppola in 1974, reflects the wine's prestigious heritage.