Antinori Tignanello IGT 2020
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The Wine
Blend: 80% Sangiovese, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon & 5% Cabernet Franc
Tignanello was the first Sangiovese to be aged in barriques, the first contemporary red wine blended with untraditional varieties (specifically Cabernet) and one of the first red wines in the Chianti Classico region that didn’t use white grapes. Tignanello is a milestone. It’s produced with a selection of Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc.
The Details
Variety - Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc
Country - Italy
Region - Tuscany
Sub Region - Chianti Classico
Extra - Cork
Year - 2020
Volume - 750ml
About the Wine Maker
Antinori is a name synonymous with wine in Italy, the equivalent of the royal family of wine in the country. Intimately involved in the wine industry of Italy since 1385, initially in Tuscany, but in more recent years their influence has grown seeing them involved in wine-making projects across the country. They were instrumental in the renaissance of Chianti and their portfolio of wines includes some stellar names such as Tignanello - the Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc blend that was most influential in the Super Tuscan movement, Solaia - the Cabernet dominant blend also from the Tignanello Estate .