2012 Antinori Tignanello 

The Antinori family has been committed to the art of winemaking for over six centuries since 1385 when Giovanni di Piero Antinori became a member, of the “Arte Fiorentina dei Vinattieri”, the Florentine Winemakers’ Guild. All throughout its history, twenty-six generations long, the Antinori family has managed the business directly making innovative and sometimes bold decisions while upholding the utmost respect for traditions and the environment.

Today, Albiera Antinori is the president of Marchesi Antinori with the continuous close support of her two sisters, Allegra and Alessia, all actively involved in first person in the business. Their father, Marchese Piero Antinori, is the current Honorary President of the company. Tradition, passion, and intuition are the three driving forces that led Marchesi Antinori to establish itself as one of the most important winemakers of elite Italian wine.

Each vintage, each plot of land, each new idea to be advanced is a new beginning, a new pursuit for achieving higher quality standards. As Marchese Piero loves to say: “Ancient family roots play an important part in our philosophy but they have never hindered our innovative spirit.” The family’s historical heritage lies in their estates in Tuscany and Umbria. However, over the years they have invested in many other areas, both in Italy and abroad. With these ventures, Antinori has become well-known for producing high-quality wine and opening up new opportunities to appreciate and develop unique new terroirs with great winemaking potential. 

Tasting note

Gorgeous deep ruby color. Strong thyme notes with mixed berries on the nose. Very thin body, almost watery. Medium heavy body. Medium to high acidity. Lots of mellow black fruit, nice concentration and some black raspberry tartness lending nice balance. With respect to the flavors vanilla, tobacco yet so well balanced. Smoky with a touch of violets and truffles including sage and red berry notes. Nice citrus mix blended with green tea in the finish.

Wine experts think this Tuscan Red wine would be a match made in heaven with cured meats.