Antinori Tignanello 2018

Antinori Tignanello 2018

Tignanello 2018 is a deeply intense ruby-red color. On the nose, its 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. Its palate is rich and well-balanced: supple velvety tannins are sustained by the exceptional freshness that gives the wine length, elegance and persistence of flavors.
Blend: 80% Sangiovese, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Cabernet Franc

Critical Acclaim

98 Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate

This wine brought to mind precise imagery of tailcoats, striped dress pants, wingtip collar shirts and other gentlemen’s fashion choices from the Roaring Twenties. Sporting a retro but classic personality, the Marchesi Antinori 2018 Tignanello is quite the dapper and jovial wine that hits the market just as much of the world is emerging from a dark chapter of lockdowns and coronavirus curfews. I love the optimism that springs bright with such clarity and detail from within this blend of Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. The 2016 vintage was a benchmark for sure, but I prefer 2018, thanks to that tinge of nostalgia or emotion that is so deftly rendered in this cool, long-growing season.

97 Wine Enthusiast

Fragrant and incredibly refined, this classy red exhibits enticing scents including ripe berry, fine tobacco blend, camphor and dark spice. Smooth and enveloping, the delicious palate boast a winning combination of creaminess and vibrancy, delivering juicy black cherry, red cherry, licorice and dried mint framed in polished, fine-grained tannins. Fresh acidity keeps it well-balanced.

96 James Suckling

This is so aromatic with flowers, such as cherry blossoms and roses, together with currants and blackberries. A medium-bodied Tignanello with very fine tannins and depth. Racy and a very, very long finish. Pure and refined. Lots of blue fruit. Tight at the end, but shows a sophisticated and reserved style. Very refined. Drinkable now, but will age nicely.

96 Wine Spectator

A dark, brooding style, yet focused on the black cherry, blackberry, spice, tobacco and iron aromas and flavors. Rich, dense and vibrant, with a long, detailed aftertaste, showing superb focus and balance. Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. Better than previously reviewed. Drink now.