“Marchese Antinori” Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG 2023

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

09183023 · 0,75 l · 52,00 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately

26 generations, since 1385 – no other estate in the world of wine can boast such an unbroken history. And yet the Marchese Antinori Chianti Classico Riserva label is not a museum piece, but a living testament: since the 2011 vintage, produced exclusively from the vineyards of Tenuta Tignanello, the estate nestled between the Greve and Pesa river valleys, which has shaped 20th-century Tuscan wine history more than any other patch of land in Chianti Classico. 319 hectares, of which 165 hectares are under vine – predominantly Sangiovese, supplemented by small proportions of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc.

2023 began with a cool, dry winter and a period of heavy rainfall lasting until mid-June. The summer was hot and dry, without any extreme heatwaves – a combination that allowed for an optimal balance between vegetative growth and grape ripening. Around 10 days' contact with the must, with gentle pumping-over and délestage to ensure extraction without compromising elegance. Spontaneous malolactic fermentation, followed by around a year in French and Hungarian oak barriques, and a further 12 months in the bottle.

A brilliant ruby red. On the nose, Amarena cherries, red wild berries, raspberry jelly, broom and violets – rounded off by ginger, cocoa, vanilla biscuits and cedar. On the palate, it displays an impressive balance between a silky texture and final spicy final – the tannins are supple and intricately woven, whilst the long finish is characterised by chocolate and a hint of icing sugar. Sangiovese from the famous Tenuta Tignanello in its most approachable yet elegant form. SUPERIORE.DE

"The Chianti Classico Riserva Marchese Antinori 2023 is another wine in this range that offers tremendous immediacy. A wealth of aromas of dark fruit, leather, spices, menthol, liquorice and espresso round off the bouquet. Soft, opulent textures elegantly envelop the whole. Lively acidity and floral top notes prolong the nuanced finish." Vinous

"Licorice, tar and iron aromas embrace the plum, black cherry, iron and sweet spice flavors in this powerful red. Dense tannins lend support, while the finish echoes earth and tar accents." Wine Spectator

"A classic Chianti with exquisite aromas of lively black cherries, liquorice, bark, earth and violets. Medium-bodied, firm and velvety, with sweet, grainy tannins, crisp and lively acidity, and a spicy, herbaceous finish." James Suckling