Tignanello 2018 - Toscana IGT Antinori Magnum 1.5l

Tignanello 2018 – Toscana IGT  Magnum 1.5l

Marchesi Antinori

• Grape Varieties: Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Cabernet Franc.

• Training System: Spurred cordon.

• Soil: Limestone-rich soils with southwestern exposure.

• Altitude: 350–400 meters above sea level.

• Vine Age: Approximately 15–30 years.

• Harvest: Manual selection of grapes. The harvest began around September 20 for Sangiovese and concluded on October 12 with the collection of Cabernet varieties.

• Vinification: Fermentation occurred in temperature-controlled truncated conical tanks, with careful maceration to preserve aromatic freshness, extract color, and manage tannin elegance. Malolactic fermentation took place in barriques, enhancing aromatic finesse and complexity.

• Maturation: The wine aged for approximately 14–16 months in French and Hungarian oak barrels, both new and second-fill. Each lot and grape variety were aged separately, with the final blend assembled a few months before bottling. The wine underwent an additional 12 months of bottle aging before release.

• Tasting Notes: Deeply intense ruby red color. The nose is remarkably complex with notes of ripe red fruit, black cherries, and sour cherries that merge with sweet hints of vanilla, mint, and delicate sensations of white pepper and myrtle. On the palate, it is rich and well-balanced: supple, velvety tannins are sustained by exceptional freshness that gives the wine length, elegance, and persistence of flavors.

• Alcohol Content: Approximately 14% ABV.

• Serving Temperature: 16–18°C.

• Food Pairing: Ideal with rich meat dishes, including roasts and braised meats, as well as game.