Marchesi Antinori – Tignanello 2021 – Tuscany Italy

Marchesi Antinori Tignanello 2021 is a Sangiovese-led Toscana IGT from the namesake vineyard at Tenuta Tignanello in Tuscany, blended with Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. The estate aged the wine for approximately 15 months in predominantly French oak with a small portion of Hungarian oak, followed by 12 months in bottle.

🍷 At a Glance

• Grapes: Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc
• Region / Appellation: Toscana IGT, Tuscany, Italy
• Vintage: 2021
• Aging: Approximately 15 months in predominantly French oak with a small portion of Hungarian oak, followed by 12 months in bottle
• Style: Structured, polished, age-worthy Super Tuscan red

👃 Tasting Notes & Experience

Tignanello 2021 combines Sangiovese’s Tuscan character with Cabernet structure, shaped by extended oak and bottle aging and a focus on supple, elegant tannins.

❤️ Why We Love It

• Exact-vintage estate élevage of approximately 15 months in oak plus bottle aging
• Produced exclusively from the historic Tignanello vineyard
• A polished Sangiovese-led blend with Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc

🍽️ Food Pairing Ideas

• Grilled steak or roast beef
• Wild mushroom or truffle pasta
• Aged Pecorino Toscano

👤 Who This Wine Is For

✓ Collectors of age-worthy Super Tuscan wines
✓ Drinkers who value structure, polish, and elegant tannins
✕ Not ideal if you prefer light, simple reds