“Marchese Antinori” Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG 2022

Marchesi Antinori | Tenuta Tignanello | Tuscany
Marchesi Antinori S.p.A. | Piazza Antinori 3 | IT 50123 Firenze

09183022 · 0,75 l · 52,00 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately

A name that breathes history: since 2011, the grapes for Marchese Antinori have come exclusively from the vineyards of Tenuta Tignanello – the legendary location that lies at the heart of the Chianti Classico between the gentle hills of the Greve and Pesa valleys. Here, where the Medici once walked and where the Antinori family has been realising its visionary wine philosophy since 1850, one of the purest interpretations of Sangiovese thrives on stony limestone soils. The 2022 vintage tells of a summer of extremes – little rain until August, hot spells in June and July. But the old vines proved resilient: even budding, regular flowering, perfectly ripe grapes for the harvest. In the winery's cellars, winemaking was carried out with classic precision: gentle destemming, gentle pressing, one week of fermentation in stainless steel tanks. Ten days of maceration using gentle methods – an extraction that combines intensity with elegant, supple tannins. Natural acid degradation until the end of the year, then twelve months of ageing in French and Hungarian oak barrels, followed by a further twelve months of bottle ageing before release.

The palate reveals all the nobility of this exceptional vineyard: intense ruby red, enchanting on the nose with black cherries, delicate notes of violets and rose petals, merging into vanilla and cocoa powder. The attack is full-bodied and lively, characterised by the typical energy of the Tignanello vineyards, carried by supple, vibrant tannins that lead into a long, spicy final of white pepper, cocoa powder and floral notes. This is more than just a Chianti Classico Riserva – it is the classic of a Tuscan wine dynasty that has been synonymous with excellence for six centuries. A wine that expresses the elegance and quality of Sangiovese in its purest form. SUPERIORE.DE

"Intense ruby red colour with a violet shimmer. Complex on the nose, cherry and marzipan, orange zest and cloves. Juicy and powerful on the palate, striking tannin structure, lively acidity, lingering, spicy final." Falstaff

"Full of savoury umami flavours, this red wine is reminiscent of earth, leather, sweet spices, cherry, plum and Szechuan peppercorn. Firm and dry, with broad tannins and a lingering core of cherry." Wine Spectator

"The Chianti Classico Riserva Marchese Antinori 2022 is magnificent. Soft and supple, with fabulous balance, the 2022 is an absolute charmer. Antinori's current style, which favours a lighter hand than in the past, works very well here. Juicy red cherries, spices, new leather and rose petals take centre stage. All these fruits come from Antinori's Tignanello vineyard. It captures all the essence of the site in a more accessible style that is undeniably appealing." Vinous

"A blend of 92% Sangiovese, 4% Merlot and 4% Cabernet Sauvignon, the Marchesi Antinori 2022 Chianti Classico Riserva Tenuta Tignanello Marchese Antinori is a wine of energy, brightness and sweet tannins. It shows that Tignanello signature, given that fruit comes from the same estate as the flagship Tignanello. The oak aging comes through, but it remains balanced against the primary character of the wine. It is not excessive on any front, and it shows elegant mineral notes to close." Wine Advocate

"A youthful wine with aromas of esters, strawberries, red cherries, violets, roses, licorice and toast. The palate is gorgeous, with ripe, vibrant and velvety tannins, tight-knit acidity, a medium to full body and a crisp, super-savory finish." James Suckling