Marchesi Antinori

The Pèppoli already expresses its strength of personality with the bouquet of ripe fruits, in which light mineral accents can be found. Gentle and at the same time powerful, the taste spreads with the lively tannins on the palate and lingers long. SUPERIORE.DE

"Sparkling, intense ruby with light garnet glints. Very fragrant and present nose of ripe cherry and spicy cardamom. Clear and straightforward in the approach, opens with fine-meshed, precise tannin, fine fruit, very good drinking flow." Falstaff

"A direct, real Chianti Classico with plum and sour-cherry character, as well as some tangy citrus. It’s medium-bodied with lovely fruit and a fresh finish." James Suckling

Since the 2011 vintage, the Riserva Marchese Antinori has been produced entirely from Tenuta Tignanello grapes. This has reduced the production volume and has led to a further leap in quality. Sparkling ruby, in the bouquet dark wild cherries, graphite, violets and spices. Flowing and round on the palate, the French oak brings additional volume and fullness. SUPERIORE.DE

"Dark glowing ruby red. In the nose after fine wood spice, red berry fruit, also smoky, in the reverberation after pitch, open-hearted. On the palate it is still young and gripping, also shows clear cherry fruit with a spicy touch, powerful, juicy in the final." Falstaff

"Opulent sweet red fruits with lots of appealing toasty vanilla oak; concentrated and silky with a sappy, juicy texture." Decanter

"The 2016 Chianti Classico Riserva Marchese Antinori emerges entirely from Antinori's Tignanello estate. Plump and forward, with juicy dark fruit, the Marchese Antinori is done in a decidedly modern, lush style. Mocha, sweet spice, licorice and black plum meld into the creamy finish." Vinous

"Alluring aromas of cranberry, pomegranate and oak-driven spice shape the nose. The aromas follow through to the elegant, savory palate along with vanilla, star anise and a hint of coconut while bright acidity and supple tannins provide support and finesse." Wine Enthusiast

"A layered and very rich Chianti Classico with blackberries, chocolate and hints of coffee. Full body, round tannins and a flavorful finish." James Suckling

"The 2016 Chianti Classico Riserva Marchese Antinori is Sangiovese enhanced with touches of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Renzo Cotarella and the extended technical team at Marchesi Antinori are working hard on perfecting their tannin management, and the beautiful results are evident across this line of new releases from the classic 2016 vintage. The finish is silky and long, and the tannins are never dry. The fruit is evident and bright with wild cherry, rose and Italian garden herb." Robert Parker

Antinori's classic presents itself at its best in the dream year 2016, with a bouquet full of character that combines notes of sour cherries, liquorice and sweet tobacco with elegant floral nuances. On the palate it has a beautiful structure and a perfect balance between alcohol and acidity. Gentle tannins extracted with delicacy, long. SUPERIORE.DE

"Sangiovese in its purest form: nose dominated by raspberry and violet aromas; the attack is harmonious, has a cut and ends multi-faceted on notes of leather, wood and of course lots, lots of fruit. Reliable also in this vintage." Vinum

"Dark glowing ruby. In the nose at first somewhat reserved, shows with a little air notes of cinnamon, gingerbread, ripe Amarena cherries. On the palate densely woven tannin with a polished touch, beautiful fruit core, balanced, flows elegantly along." Falstaff

"One of the many highlights in this range, the 2016 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Badia a Passignano is the most refined, elegant wine Antinori has made from their Badia a Passignano property. Medium in body and lithe, but with plenty of the fruit intensity that is typical of this site, the 2016 Badia captures a striking middle ground of richness and finesse that is captivating. Lavender, mint, blue/purplish fruit and licorice are all beautifully delineated. The gradual move towards less concentration in the cellar and larger 300 and 500-liter barrels has paid off handsomely. This is such a gorgeous Chianti Classico." Vinous

"A lush, round version, featuring milk chocolate hints and cherry, plum, almond and earth flavors. Dense, with dusty tannins. The vibrant acidity keeps all the elements defined on the lingering aftertaste." Wine Spectator

"Badia a Passignano is one of the last vineyards to mature and one of the first to start, so it always has a very long growing cycle. The spring began with good weather with budbreak coming about ten days early, followed by a cool, early summer and a hot August. The Sangiovese-based 2016 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Badia a Passignano shows some real ripeness on the close with more red and purple fruit rather than black fruit characteristics. This is a very traditional expression of the Tuscan grape and the least international of Marchesi Antinori's offerings. It's the kind of classic Sangiovese that belongs on the table next to a pappardelle with your favorite ragù." Robert Parker

"Badia a Passignano's 65 hectares sit at 300 metres above sea level on limestone rich clay in the area of San Casciano Val di Pesa. A selection of the best bunches of Sangiovese, the 2016 Gran Selezione is gorgeous, yet discreet rather than flashy. It is also immediately appealing with lovely clarity of red cherry and violets. Savoury hints of iron and stone emerge on the palate. This boasts silky sophisticated tannins, a tactile powdery texture, beautifully integrated oak and vibrant acidity. A elegantly balanced package." Decanter

"This is a wonderful pure sangiovese with wet earth, mushrooms, pine and cedar with black cherries. Full body. Dense and layered with ripe tannins, yet there’s vivid and energetic acidity. It drives to the end and pulls you in. Top stuff." James Suckling

Since the 2011 vintage, the Riserva Marchese Antinori has been produced one hundred percent from grapes of the Tenuta Tignanello. Thus, the production quantity decreased and a further quality leap began. Sparkling ruby, in the bouquet dark wild cherries, graphite, violets and spices. Flowing and round on the palate, the French oak brings additional volume and fullness. SUPERIORE.DE

"The Marchesi Antinori 2017 Chianti Classico Riserva Marchese Antinori is a dark and sultry expression with a higher degree of evident richness and concentration in this vintage that produced smaller, more compact berries. The tannins stand out tallest here, and there is some bitterness that is more in line with my expectations of the vintage. In fact, among these new Marchesi Antinori releases from 2017, this wine most accurately reflects the hot vintage especially in terms of mouthfeel. There is a pretty menthol note on the close." Robert Parker

"A tight, fruity red with black-cherry and blueberry aromas and flavors. It’s full-bodied with chewy yet fine-grained tannins. Love the polish and focus. Driven and linear." James Suckling

Antinori's classic is in top form in the dream year 2016, with a bouquet full of character combining notes of sour cherries, liquorice and sweet tobacco with elegant floral nuances. On the palate it has a beautiful structure and a perfect balance between alcohol and acidity. Gentle tannins extracted with delicacy, long. SUPERIORE.DE

"Sangiovese in its purest form: nose dominated by raspberry and violet aromas; the attack is harmonious, has a cut and ends multi-faceted on notes of leather, wood and of course lots, lots of fruit. Reliable even in this vintage." Vinum

"Dark shining ruby. In the nose it is a little reserved at first, with a little air it shows notes of cinnamon, gingerbread, ripe Amarena cherries. On the palate, densely woven tannin with a polished touch, beautiful fruit core, balanced, flows elegantly along." Falstaff

"One of the many highlights in this range, the 2016 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Badia a Passignano is the most refined, elegant wine Antinori has made from their Badia a Passignano property. Medium in body and lithe, but with plenty of the fruit intensity that is typical of this site, the 2016 Badia captures a striking middle ground of richness and finesse that is captivating. Lavender, mint, blue/purplish fruit and licorice are all beautifully delineated. The gradual move towards less concentration in the cellar and larger 300 and 500-liter barrels has paid off handsomely. This is such a gorgeous Chianti Classico." Vinous

"A lush, round version, featuring milk chocolate hints and cherry, plum, almond and earth flavors. Dense, with dusty tannins. The vibrant acidity keeps all the elements defined on the lingering aftertaste." Wine Spectator

"Badia a Passignano is one of the last vineyards to mature and one of the first to start, so it always has a very long growing cycle. The spring began with good weather with budbreak coming about ten days early, followed by a cool, early summer and a hot August. The Sangiovese-based 2016 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Badia a Passignano shows some real ripeness on the close with more red and purple fruit rather than black fruit characteristics. This is a very traditional expression of the Tuscan grape and the least international of Marchesi Antinori's offerings. It's the kind of classic Sangiovese that belongs on the table next to a pappardelle with your favorite ragù." Robert Parker

"This is a wonderful pure sangiovese with wet earth, mushrooms, pine and cedar with black cherries. Full body. Dense and layered with ripe tannins, yet there’s vivid and energetic acidity. It drives to the end and pulls you in. Top stuff." James Suckling

Since 1971, the region of Tuscany has stood not only for art, architecture, landscape and unforgettable cuisine, but also for terrific IGT wines of international renown.

Deep dark ruby. On the nose a cornucopia of spices, blackcurrant, violet and traces of flint. On the palate perfectly precise, with a firm tannin structure and an impressive fruit and freshness. A beautiful red, piquant, salty and very long. SUPERIORE.DE

"A bit shy in aroma today, this red features plum, black cherry, earth, sanguine and toasty oak flavors. Muscular and dense, firming up on the finish. Well-proportioned and long." Wine Spectator

"Forward plum and cherry aromas are accompanied by black pepper, clove and the typical floral notes of the Chianti Classico area like orris and violet. Darker on the palate, it displays chocolate notes with a balsamic character - peppermint in depth - and a delicate coconut finish. Full and powerful, it has firm acidity and compact tannins, finding great balance due to its amazing concentration of fruit." Decanter

"The 2017 Tignanello is dense, exotic and flamboyant. Red berry fruit, cherries in liqueur, blood orange, wild flowers and sweet spice are front and center in this sumptuous, racy Tignanello that is likely to drink beautifully right out of the gate. The Antinori team has done a terrific job with the 2017, a year in which heat and dry weather took with them 30% of the production." Vinous

"A dense, really pinpointed red with plums and hazelnuts. Full-bodied and very polished with fine, creamy tannins and a long, flavorful finish. Shows real finesse for the vintage. Better after 2023, but already a joy to taste." James Suckling

"The Marchesi Antinori 2017 Tignanello (made with Sangiovese and smaller parts Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc) is a dark, exuberant and inviting wine. I tasted my sample after a double decanting and was pleased by the profound nature of the wine and the immediate openness of the aromas. There is a symphony of dark fruit with black cherry, plum, spice and sweet tobacco. I am particularly attracted by a distant hint of medicinal or menthol herb that I also discovered in other wines with fruit from the Tignanello estate in 2017. There's a drying mineral note of crushed chalk as well. The heat and dryness of the vintage has added to the aromatic intensity of the wine (yields were reduced by a third), but the mouthfeel is carefully crafted to maintain its softness and smoothness. Fruit comes from a 57-hectare section of the Tenuta Tignanello from a vineyard that is located 390 meters above sea level with Alberese limestone rock and soils of marine origin." Robert Parker

Since 1971, the region of Tuscany has stood not only for art, architecture, landscape and unforgettable cuisine, but also for terrific IGT wines of international renown.

Deep dark ruby. On the nose a cornucopia of spices, blackcurrant, violet and traces of flint. On the palate perfectly precise, with a firm tannin structure and an impressive fruit and freshness. A beautiful red, piquant, salty and very long. SUPERIORE.DE

"A bit shy in aroma today, this red features plum, black cherry, earth, sanguine and toasty oak flavors. Muscular and dense, firming up on the finish. Well-proportioned and long." Wine Spectator

"Forward plum and cherry aromas are accompanied by black pepper, clove and the typical floral notes of the Chianti Classico area like orris and violet. Darker on the palate, it displays chocolate notes with a balsamic character - peppermint in depth - and a delicate coconut finish. Full and powerful, it has firm acidity and compact tannins, finding great balance due to its amazing concentration of fruit." Decanter

"The 2017 Tignanello is dense, exotic and flamboyant. Red berry fruit, cherries in liqueur, blood orange, wild flowers and sweet spice are front and center in this sumptuous, racy Tignanello that is likely to drink beautifully right out of the gate. The Antinori team has done a terrific job with the 2017, a year in which heat and dry weather took with them 30% of the production." Vinous

"A dense, really pinpointed red with plums and hazelnuts. Full-bodied and very polished with fine, creamy tannins and a long, flavorful finish. Shows real finesse for the vintage. Better after 2023, but already a joy to taste." James Suckling

"The Marchesi Antinori 2017 Tignanello (made with Sangiovese and smaller parts Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc) is a dark, exuberant and inviting wine. I tasted my sample after a double decanting and was pleased by the profound nature of the wine and the immediate openness of the aromas. There is a symphony of dark fruit with black cherry, plum, spice and sweet tobacco. I am particularly attracted by a distant hint of medicinal or menthol herb that I also discovered in other wines with fruit from the Tignanello estate in 2017. There's a drying mineral note of crushed chalk as well. The heat and dryness of the vintage has added to the aromatic intensity of the wine (yields were reduced by a third), but the mouthfeel is carefully crafted to maintain its softness and smoothness. Fruit comes from a 57-hectare section of the Tenuta Tignanello from a vineyard that is located 390 meters above sea level with Alberese limestone rock and soils of marine origin." Robert Parker