Tignanello 2022 (by Tenuta Tignanello)
Tignanello 2022 is an iconic red wine from Italy, specifically produced in the Tuscany region within the Chianti Classico subregion. The wine is crafted by the historic Marchesi Antinori family, who have been involved in Florentine winemaking for 27 generations since 1385. Tignanello is celebrated as the original 'Super Tuscan', a category it helped define upon its debut in 1971 by being the first Sangiovese based wine to be aged in barriques and one of the first in the region to eliminate white grapes from its blend.
Wine Description
This landmark wine presents an intense ruby red colour enhanced by purple highlights. The aromatic profile is complex and heady, offering a bouquet of red and black cherries, pomegranate, and violets, balanced by balsamic hints and suggestions of sweet pipe tobacco, vanilla, and loamy earth. On the palate, the wine is powerful and supple, delivering a dense core of blackcurrant and crème de violette fruit that is supported by velvety tannins and a vibrant mineral freshness. It finishes long and echoing with floral and fruity notes. The 2022 vintage is a blend composed of 78% Sangiovese, 18% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 4% Cabernet Franc. It has an alcohol content of 14% ABV and an optimal drinking window extending from 2026 through 2046.
Accolades
Wine Advocate - 98 points
James Suckling - 96 points
Kerin O'Keefe - 96 points
Vinous - 95 points
Food Pairing
The structural poise and savory intensity of Tignanello 2022 make it a classic partner for hearty Tuscan fare. It pairs exceptionally well with 'bistecca alla Fiorentina', wild boar ragù with pappardelle, or roast lamb seasoned with garlic and rosemary. The wine also complements rich meaty lasagne, venison tenderloin, and aged cheeses such as Pecorino Toscano.
Vintage Quality
The 2022 vintage in Tuscany was characterized by a warm growing season that tended to deliver wines with higher concentration, volume, and extra fruit weight. Despite rain episodes at the end of the season, the estate's steep and well draining hillsides allowed the fruit to achieve excellent phenolic maturity while maintaining a poised and elegant structure.
Tignanello 2022 is an iconic red wine from Italy, specifically produced in the Tuscany region within the Chianti Classico subregion. The wine is crafted by the historic Marchesi Antinori family, who have been involved in Florentine winemaking for 27 generations since 1385. Tignanello is celebrated as the original 'Super Tuscan', a category it helped define upon its debut in 1971 by being the first Sangiovese based wine to be aged in barriques and one of the first in the region to eliminate white grapes from its blend.
Wine Description
This landmark wine presents an intense ruby red colour enhanced by purple highlights. The aromatic profile is complex and heady, offering a bouquet of red and black cherries, pomegranate, and violets, balanced by balsamic hints and suggestions of sweet pipe tobacco, vanilla, and loamy earth. On the palate, the wine is powerful and supple, delivering a dense core of blackcurrant and crème de violette fruit that is supported by velvety tannins and a vibrant mineral freshness. It finishes long and echoing with floral and fruity notes. The 2022 vintage is a blend composed of 78% Sangiovese, 18% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 4% Cabernet Franc. It has an alcohol content of 14% ABV and an optimal drinking window extending from 2026 through 2046.
Accolades
Wine Advocate - 98 points
James Suckling - 96 points
Kerin O'Keefe - 96 points
Vinous - 95 points
Food Pairing
The structural poise and savory intensity of Tignanello 2022 make it a classic partner for hearty Tuscan fare. It pairs exceptionally well with 'bistecca alla Fiorentina', wild boar ragù with pappardelle, or roast lamb seasoned with garlic and rosemary. The wine also complements rich meaty lasagne, venison tenderloin, and aged cheeses such as Pecorino Toscano.
Vintage Quality
The 2022 vintage in Tuscany was characterized by a warm growing season that tended to deliver wines with higher concentration, volume, and extra fruit weight. Despite rain episodes at the end of the season, the estate's steep and well draining hillsides allowed the fruit to achieve excellent phenolic maturity while maintaining a poised and elegant structure.
Description
Tignanello 2022 is an iconic red wine from Italy, specifically produced in the Tuscany region within the Chianti Classico subregion. The wine is crafted by the historic Marchesi Antinori family, who have been involved in Florentine winemaking for 27 generations since 1385. Tignanello is celebrated as the original 'Super Tuscan', a category it helped define upon its debut in 1971 by being the first Sangiovese based wine to be aged in barriques and one of the first in the region to eliminate white grapes from its blend.
Wine Description
This landmark wine presents an intense ruby red colour enhanced by purple highlights. The aromatic profile is complex and heady, offering a bouquet of red and black cherries, pomegranate, and violets, balanced by balsamic hints and suggestions of sweet pipe tobacco, vanilla, and loamy earth. On the palate, the wine is powerful and supple, delivering a dense core of blackcurrant and crème de violette fruit that is supported by velvety tannins and a vibrant mineral freshness. It finishes long and echoing with floral and fruity notes. The 2022 vintage is a blend composed of 78% Sangiovese, 18% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 4% Cabernet Franc. It has an alcohol content of 14% ABV and an optimal drinking window extending from 2026 through 2046.
Accolades
Wine Advocate - 98 points
James Suckling - 96 points
Kerin O'Keefe - 96 points
Vinous - 95 points
Food Pairing
The structural poise and savory intensity of Tignanello 2022 make it a classic partner for hearty Tuscan fare. It pairs exceptionally well with 'bistecca alla Fiorentina', wild boar ragù with pappardelle, or roast lamb seasoned with garlic and rosemary. The wine also complements rich meaty lasagne, venison tenderloin, and aged cheeses such as Pecorino Toscano.
Vintage Quality
The 2022 vintage in Tuscany was characterized by a warm growing season that tended to deliver wines with higher concentration, volume, and extra fruit weight. Despite rain episodes at the end of the season, the estate's steep and well draining hillsides allowed the fruit to achieve excellent phenolic maturity while maintaining a poised and elegant structure.
