Grape varieties |
90% Sangiovese, 10% Cabernet Franc |
History |
Tenuta Tignanello is located in the heart of the Chianti Classico region, on the rolling hills between the Greve and Pesa valleys, and covers 319 hectares, of which 127 are planted with vines. The vineyards consist mainly of the indigenous Sangiovese and non-traditional varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. |
Origin |
San Casciano Val di Pesa (FI). |
Vinification |
Upon arriving in the cellars, the grapes were given a soft destemming and pressing and the must transferred into stainless steel tanks, where it fermented for approximately a week, The overall period of skin contact was managed with soft techniques in order to extract intensely but, at the same time, maintain elegance and suppleness in the tannins. |
Ageing |
At the end of the malolactic fermentation, which took place spontaneously and was completed by the end of the year, the blended wine went through a year-long period of aging in French and Hungarian small oak barrels. |
Pairing |
Ideal with red meat dishes, cheeses. |
On offer |
Price Tenuta Tignanello Marchese Antinori Chianti Classico Riserva 2021 € 39.20
ex VAT
|