Marchese Antinori, Tenuta Tignanello, Chianti Classico Riserva 2020
Product Information
Country Italy
Region Tuscany
Grape Variety 90% Sangiovese, 10% Cabernet Franc
Vintage 2020
ABV 14%
Discover the elegance and tradition of one of Italy’s most iconic estates. The Marchese Antinori Tenuta Tignanello Chianti Classico Riserva 2020 is a masterfully crafted red wine that captures the soul of Tuscany with every sip. Aged to perfection and sourced from the historic Tignanello vineyards, this vintage delivers a balance of richness, finesse, and complexity, a true testament to the Antinori family's winemaking legacy.
Vintage & Growing Conditions – 2020
The 2020 vintage was marked by:
• Mild, dry winter with early budbreak
• Cool, rainy spring supporting healthy vine development.
• Warm summer temperatures without extreme heat spikes
• Light rainfall during September, ensuring full phenolic ripeness at harvest.
Harvested between September 20 – October 9, the grapes achieved ideal maturity for a balanced and structured wine.
Vinification & Ageing
• Grapes were destemmed and gently crushed.
• Alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel for about one week
• Gentle maceration techniques (pump-overs & délestage) ensured optimal tannin extraction.
• Malolactic fermentation occurred naturally, completing by year’s end
• Aged for 12 months in French and Hungarian oak barriques.
• Finished with 12 months of bottle ageing before release.
Tasting Notes
• Aromatic bouquet: Fresh red berries, floral notes of mallow and lavender
• Flavour profile:
o White chocolate
o Spicy white pepper
o Cocoa powder
• Palate: Smooth and mouth-filling entry, vibrant tannins, long and persistent finish
This Chianti Classico Riserva displays the energy of the Tignanello vineyards, offering structure, elegance, and ageing potential.
Discover Six Centuries of Tuscan Winemaking with the Antinori Family Wines
Experience the legacy of one of Italy’s most iconic wine producers, the Antinori family, whose winemaking heritage in Tuscany spans over 600 years and 26 generations. Since 1385, the Antinori family has crafted fine Italian wines that reflect both ancient tradition and a pioneering spirit of innovation.
Originally silk traders in 12th-century Florence, the Antinori’s transitioned to winemaking and quickly gained international acclaim. By the 16th century, Antinori wines were being exported to France, Flanders, Spain, and North Africa, establishing a global reputation for quality Italian wine exports.
A major milestone in their journey was the acquisition of the Tignanello Estate in 1900, which sparked a new era of innovation and growth. Today, Antinori is celebrated as one of the top Tuscan wine producers, with prestigious vineyards in Piedmont, Lombardy, Umbria, and Puglia.
The Antinori vineyards cover nearly 1,400 hectares of premium vineyard land in Tuscany and Umbria, producing world-renowned wines such as Tignanello, Solaia and Badia a Passignano.
As Marchese Piero Antinori states, “Ancient roots play an important role in our philosophy, but they have never held back our spirit of innovation.”
Whether you're seeking premium red wines from Tuscany or iconic Italian white wines for your collection, the Antinori family continues to define excellence in Italian winemaking.
