- Last updated on February 15, 2023
Welcome! This is our Antinori Tignanello review.
Antinori Tignanello is a legendary Super Tuscan wine made by the Antinori family, one of Italy’s most historic and renowned winemaking families.
This iconic wine has been produced since the 1970s and is made using a blend of Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Cabernet Franc grapes.
Antinori Tignanello is a wine that pushes the boundaries of traditional winemaking and is widely regarded as one of the first Super Tuscans.
Savor every drop of Antinori Tignanello – a wine that left us in awe with its full-bodied structure and bold flavors.
Find below our Antinori Tignanello review along with our food pairings recommendations, serving tips, curiosity, and where you can buy it.
Let’s begin!
Our Antinori Tignanello Review
- Brand: Antinori
- Grape Varietal: Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon blend
- Region: Italy, Toscana
- Tasting Notes: Ripe Black & Sour Cherry fruit notes
- Glass & Serving: Bordeaux / 59-64 °F (15-18 °C) / Decant ~1hr
- Storage: 10+ years
- Price Range: ~$160+ depending on the vintage
- Bottle Size: 750 ml
Antinori Tignanello review: What's its color?
Antinori Tignanello wine has a deep ruby color with a brilliant clarity and fat slow falling legs.
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Antinori Tignanello review: What are the flavors?
Antinori Tignanello is a blend, primarily made from Sangiovese (80), Cabernet Sauvignon (15%) and Cabernet Franc (5%).
On the nose, a bouquet of juicy blackberry, cassis, and black cherry, with hints of vanilla, oak, spice, and leather.
On the palate, it’s a balanced, full-bodied wine with medium acidity and velvety tannins on the palate, featuring rich flavors of black fruits, cassis, cocoa, oak, and a long finish.
Whether you’re a fan of Italian reds or a wine connoisseur, this luxurious, full-bodied wine is sure to impress.
Is Antinori Tignanello wine sweet?
No, it’s not sweet. Antinori Tignanello wine is a dry wine.
Dry wine contains less than 15 g/L.
Learn more about wine sweetness level here.
Antinori Tignanello review: Which food pairs well with it?
The full-bodied and tannic structure of Antinori Tignanello makes it a versatile wine that pairs well with a variety of hearty and flavorful dishes.
Rich and juicy steaks, roasted lamb, casseroles, or hearty stews are a natural match for this wine.
For those looking for bold and flavorful cheese pairings, consider cheddar, pecorino or parmigiano reggiano.
Vegetarian options include roasted mushrooms, grilled portobello mushrooms, or a creamy and flavorful risotto.
No matter what you choose to pair it with, Antinori Tignanello is sure to elevate the flavors of your meal and provide a luxurious dining experience.
Antinori Tignanello review: What's its alcohol content?
Antinori Tignanello wine’s alcohol content is 14.5%.
In case you wonder about alcohol content or more precisely Alcohol By Volume, i.e. ABV, measure the alcoholic strength of a drink.
There is a direct relationship between the sugar left in the wine after the alcoholic fermentation has taken place, i.e. Residual Sugar or RS, and ABV.
During alcoholic fermentation, the yeast transforms the sugar in the grape juice into alcohol.
Grapes with high residual sugar will therefore produce dry wine with a high ABV.
How many calories are in a glass of Antinori Tignanello wine?
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture [1] a 5-ounce glass will contain about 120 to 130 calories.
Alcohol contains 7 calories per gram. So a wine with high ABV will have higher calories per glass than wine with low ABV.
Furthermore, sugar contributes to the calorie count.
A dry wine will usually have 4 calories per gram vs a sweet wine that will have around 20 calories per gram of carbs, which include sugar.
What is Marchesi Antinori?
Here is an extract from the Marchesi Antinori website:
“For over six hundred years, the Antinori family has linked their name to excellence in the art of winemaking and as a passionate patron of the fine arts.
Two different areas of expertise that have progressed together: Marchesi Antinori have often entrusted the important task of documenting their family’s values and history to the fine arts.“
Conclusion
Indulge in the rich history and exceptional winemaking of Antinori Tignanello.
This legendary Super Tuscan is a must-try for wine lovers, pushing the boundaries of traditional winemaking with its bold, fruit-forward flavors and elegant structure.
Don’t miss out on the chance to taste a piece of wine history and elevate your next dining experience with Antinori Tignanello.
Once you had it, we’d love to know your opinion, so reach out and let’s know what you think! Enjoy!
