Marchese Antinori Chianti Classico DOCG Riserva 2018 Marchesi Antinori

The "Marchese Antinori" Chianti Classico DOCG Riserva 2018 is a wine with an intense ruby ​​red colour. The nose is intense and complex, with hints of morello cherry, violet and lavender, accompanied by typical blood notes of Sangiovese, spices such as tobacco and leather, and delicate hints of vanilla and cocoa. On the palate it is enveloping and full, with well-balanced tannins and good freshness. The finish is long and persistent, with an aftertaste of red fruits and licorice.

Savoring a glass of Marchese Antinori Chianti Classico DOCG Riserva is like taking a journey through time, to discover the history and Tuscan winemaking tradition. The Tignanello estate, situated on the soft hills enclosed between the valleys of the Greve and the Pesa, in the province of Florence (Tuscany), in the heart of the Chianti Classico, is the place where Sangiovese grapes and complementary varieties come together to create a wine with a unique and elegant flavour

The The 2018 vintage presented itself with a regular winter, followed by a rainy but cool spring period, which allowed the vineyards to germinate earlier than the historical average. The following months were characterized by a dry and windy climate, ideal for the ripening of the grapes. The harvest was carried out with care, starting around mid-September for the Sangiovese and ending in the first ten days of October with the Cabernets.

The vinification of the Marchese Antinori Chianti Classico DOCG Riserv was managed with skill, using delicate techniques to extract maximum intensity from the grapes without compromising the sweetness of the tannins. After alcoholic and malolactic fermentation, the wine continued its aging process in French and Hungarian oak barrels for about a year, before being bottled and further aged in the bottle for 12 months.

The result it is a wine that expresses all the beauty of the Sangiovese of these areas, with an elegant structure and a bouquet of intense and complex aromas. Let yourself be conquered by the history and passion that are hidden behind every sip of Marchese Antinori Chianti Classico DOCG Riserva 2018, a wine that will surprise you and conquer your palate.