Tignanello Toscana IGT 2018 Magnum Winery Marchesi Antinori

Tignanello 2018 is an icon of Tuscany IGT, the result of an ideal vintage that guaranteed perfectly ripe grapes. With an intense ruby ​​red color, it offers the nose a complex bouquet of ripe red fruit, vanilla and spicy notes. On the palate it is balanced and refined, with silky tannins and a vibrant freshness. A masterpiece that embodies the excellence of Italian wines, awarded with extraordinary scores by international critics.

Tignanello 2018 – A Tuscan Masterpiece

Tignanello 2018 represents the excellence of Tuscan viticulture. The result of a vintage with optimal climatic conditions, this wine is a tribute to the winemaking art of Tenuta Tignanello, located in the heart of Chianti Classico. Its uniqueness comes not only from the combination of grape varieties – Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc – but also by the careful care taken in every phase of production, from the vineyard to the bottle.

The Climate of the 2018 Vintage

The 2018 vintage was characterized by a balanced. Winter brought average temperatures and rainfall, allowing the vines to start budding slightly earlier. Spring was marked by frequent rains, especially in May, while the summer months of June and July recorded dry and hot conditions, without however exposing the vines to excessive thermal stress. Sporadic rain in August and a dry and windy climate between September and October favored optimal ripening of the grapes. The harvest, which began on September 20th with the Sangiovese and ended on October 12th with the Cabernets, produced grapes of excellent quality, rich in sugars and with perfect polyphenolic maturation.

Winmaking Attention to the Minimum Details

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The production of Tignanello 2018 required particular attention both in the vineyard and in the cellar. During the harvest, the selection of the grapes was carried out with extreme care, guaranteeing only the best bunches for winemaking. The fermentation took place in truncated cone tanks, with scrupulous control to preserve the aromas, extract the color and best manage the tannins, giving the wine an extraordinary sweetness and elegance. Subsequently, the malolactic fermentation in barrique enhanced the complexity and finesse of the aromas. The refinement lasted between 14 and 16 months in French and Hungarian oak barrels, both new and second passage. At the end, the wine was assembled to complete the evolution in wood and refine further for 12 months in the bottle before marketing.

History and Tradition of Tignanello

Tignanello is produced exclusively from the vineyard of the same name located in Tenuta Tignanello, a land of 57 hectares facing south-west, between 350 and 400 meters above sea level. It was a pioneer in the world of Italian wine: the first Sangiovese aged in barrique and one of the first Chianti red wines not to include white grapes. Born in 1970 as "Chianti Classico Riserva Vigneto Tignanello", it has undergone constant evolution, eliminating the use of white grapes since 1975 and adopting the current composition with the 1982 vintage. Tignanello is produced only in the best years, underlining the commitment to quality and excellence.

Notes by Tasting

Tignanello 2018 has an intense and deep ruby ​​red color. The nose reveals an extraordinary complexity, with aromas of ripe red fruit such as black cherry, sour cherry and currant, enriched by sweet notes of vanilla and spicy nuances of white pepper and myrtle. On the palate, it is rich and harmonious, with soft and silky tannins supported by a vibrant freshness that gives length and persistence. Each sip contains the perfect balance between structure and elegance, leaving a long and satisfying finish.

Awards and Awards

Tignanello 2018 has won over international critics with exceptional scores: 98/100 from Wine Advocate, 97/100 from Wine Enthusiast and Vinous, and 96/100 from James Suckling. These awards attest to its extraordinary quality and the prominent position that this wine occupies in the world wine scene.

A wine that tells a story of passion, tradition and innovation, capable of best expressing the character and richness of the Tuscan land. Tignanello 2018 is a unique experience, perfect for lovers of great Italian wines.