Marchesi Antinori - Tignanello 2020 – Toscana IGT Italy

Marchesi Antinori - Tignanello 2020 is one of Tuscany’s most iconic Super Tuscan wines, produced from the Tignanello vineyard in the Chianti Classico area. Made primarily from Sangiovese with Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, this vintage combines aromatic complexity, polished structure, and a long, fresh finish.

🍷 At a Glance

• Grape: Primarily Sangiovese with Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc
• Region: Toscana IGT, Italy
• Vintage: 2020
• Aging: 15 months in French and Hungarian oak barrels, plus 12 months bottle aging
• Estate: Tignanello estate, Chianti Classico area
• Style: Full-bodied Super Tuscan red wine

👃 Tasting Notes & Experience

Tignanello 2020 shows an intense ruby red color and exceptional aromatic complexity. Notes of ripe red fruit, especially cherry, strawberry, and blackberry, are layered with delicate floral hints of violet, mallow blossom, and rose. The bouquet is completed by touches of roasted coffee and cocoa powder. On the palate, the wine opens with vibrant energy and develops into a caressing, layered mouthfeel, finishing with pepper, licorice, and aromatic herbs on a long, fresh close.

❤️ Why We Love It

• One of the pioneering wines of the Super Tuscan movement
• Produced by the Antinori family from the historic Tignanello vineyard
• Combines classic Sangiovese character with Bordeaux-variety structure and finesse

🍽️ Food Pairing Ideas

• Grilled steak, roasted lamb, or braised beef
• Wild mushroom dishes or truffle pasta
• Aged Pecorino Toscano or Parmigiano Reggiano

👤 Who This Wine Is For

✓ Fans of elegant, age-worthy Super Tuscan wines
✓ Drinkers who enjoy structured reds with freshness and complexity
✕ Not ideal if you prefer soft, simple, easy-drinking wines

97 Points – James Suckling
96 Points – Vinous