Toscana IGT – Marchesi Antinori
Style:
A beautifully refined and focused vintage, the 2021 Tignanello is structured, vibrant, and deeply expressive — a classic in the making, showing purity of fruit and remarkable balance.
Appearance:
Deep, youthful ruby with violet highlights.
Nose:
Elegant and layered, offering black cherry, plum, cassis, and wild berries, lifted by notes of violet, dried rose, and Tuscan herbs. Subtle nuances of cedar, sweet spice, sandalwood, tobacco leaf, and graphite emerge with air.
Palate:
Medium- to full-bodied with superb finesse. The 2021 shows beautiful tension between ripe fruit and fresh acidity. Flavours of black cherry, red currant, blackberry, and dark plum are supported by polished tannins and a mineral backbone. Hints of espresso, cocoa, savoury spice, and herbal undertones unfold across the palate.
Finish:
Long, precise, and elegant, with lingering notes of dark fruit, spice, and refined tannins.
Approx.:
Sangiovese ~80–85%
Cabernet Sauvignon ~10–15%
Cabernet Franc ~5%
2025–2045+
Approachable young with decanting (1–2 hours), but built for long-term ageing.
Pairs beautifully with:
Bistecca alla fiorentina
Lamb chops
Braised short ribs
Truffle risotto
Aged pecorino or Parmigiano Reggiano
