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Introduction:
Created by the iconic Antinori family, this Toscana Rosso—a blend led by Sangiovese with Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot—is a modern expression of Tuscan elegance. Crafted on the historic Tignanello estate, it's a versatile wine that bridges tradition and refinement.

Terroir:
Vineyards are located on south- and southwest-facing hills in the Chianti Classico area, with well-draining Galestro and Alberese (schist and limestone) soils. The altitude and Mediterranean climate offer warm summers and cool nights, ensuring structured ripeness and high natural acidity. Sustainable viticulture, including cover-cropping and minimal intervention, preserves both vineyard health and terroir clarity.

Appearance:
Medium ruby with vibrant clarity and youthful vibrance.

Nose:
Complex and expressive—red cherry and blackcurrant lead, layered with floral hints of violet and rose. Savory elements of tobacco, leather, dried herbs, and subtle oak spice add nuance.

Palate:
Medium to full-bodied and elegantly structured. Sangiovese brings red fruit and citrus brightness, while Cabernet and Merlot provide depth with black fruit, cedar, and chocolate notes. Polished tannins, vibrant acidity, and a backbone of minerality give balance and length.

Finish:
Long, refined, and persistent—fruit fades into herbal, spicy, and mineral echoes with poise.

Overall Impression:
The 2021 Tignanello Toscana Rosso is a beautifully balanced Tuscan red, marrying Sangiovese’s bright fruit and elegance with the power and depth of Bordeaux varietals. Refined yet expressive, it’s poised for drinking now with structure to evolve gracefully over the next decade. Ideal with roasted meats, aged cheeses, or simply as a sophisticated solo pour.

Alcohol by Volume (ABV %): 14%
Farming Practices: Sustainable viticulture with cover cropping, minimal intervention
Producer Name: Marchesi Antinori – Tenuta Tignanello
Old World / New World: Old World
Country of Origin: Italy
Region: Tuscany, Chianti Classico area (Toscana IGT designation)
Grape Varietals: Sangiovese (~65%), Cabernet Sauvignon (~20%), Merlot (~15%) [approximate proportions]
Vintage: 2021
Wine Style: Medium- to full-bodied, refined, structured, and drinkable now with medium-term aging potential (5–10 years)
Winemaking Techniques: Destemmed grapes with cold maceration; fermentation with indigenous and selected yeasts; 12–14 months aging in 50% new French oak barrels; further aging in bottle before release
Pack Size: 750 mL
Container Style: Glass bottle
Closure Style: Cork

Check out the press!

98 points, Wine Advocate:
"The Marchesi Antinori 2021 Tignanello (made with 79% sangiovese, 13% cabernet sauvignon, and 8% cabernet franc) pulls on all the heartstrings...The wine shows a quintessentially pretty taste profile, with tart fruit flavors, redcurrant, tea leaf, heritage rose, crushed white pepper, licorice, nutmeg, clove, and chopped mint. It opens slowly to reveal more richness and exuberance with time, becoming downright voluptuous and heady a short while later. The through line, however, remains the bright freshness and minerality of sangiovese. Compared to the 2018 vintage (which I also loved), this vintage has more overall fruit weight and volume."

98 points, Vinous:
"The 2021 Tignanello is every bit as impressive from bottle as it was from barrel and then just after bottling. Silky and polished, with exceptional finesse, the 2021 has all the pedigree to become a modern benchmark for Tignanello and Italian wine more broadly. Bright dark red fruit, blood orange, spice, cedar, and sweet pipe tobacco all soar out of the glass, framed by a discreet touch of French oak that adds raciness. In some vintages, the elements are discernible. In 2021, it is the total harmony of the wine that makes the strongest and deepest impression. The 2021 spent 17 months in wood, three months in neutral oak during the malolactic fermentation, and then 14 months (50% new) for the rest of its aging."

97 points and #3 Wine of 2024, Wine Spectator:
"Laced with pure cherry, strawberry, graphite, and tobacco aromas and flavors, this red is beautifully supported by a backbone of vibrant acidity and taut, refined tannins. Everything is framed by vanilla and toasty oak in the best sense, revealing harmony, with a long, orange-tinged finish and, yes, even drinkability at this stage. Best to give this a few more years in the bottle. Sangiovese, cabernet sauvignon and cabernet franc. Best from 2027 through 2045."

Order the 2021 Marchesi Antinori Tignanello between now and  Monday, September 8th, at 3 PM. Orders will be ready for pickup on Wednesday, September 10th, after 3 PM .