Marchesi Antinori Tignanello IGT (75cl)

A red wine from Marchesi Antinori, born in the 1970s after a long period of viticultural experimentation. It was created to obtain grapes with greater concentration and soft tannins, using Sangiovese with Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, and was the first Sangiovese aged in barrique. After fermentation with careful maceration, malolactic fermentation takes place in barrique, then ageing in French and Hungarian oak barrels, partly new and partly second passage, for about 14 to 16 months, followed by a further 12 months in bottle. The nose shows complex red fruit, cherry in spirit, sour cherry, raspberry and plum, with clove, liquorice, mint and chocolate. The palate is rich, enveloping and vibrant, with soft, velvety tannins and a long, persistent finish.