Tenuta Tignanello Chianti Classico Riserva Doppio Magnum 3L - Antinori 2018

Tenuta Tignanello Chianti Classico Riserva Double Magnum 3L – Antinori 2018: Description and Characteristics

Antinori's Tenuta Tignanello Chianti Classico Riserva Double Magnum 3L 2018 represents a perfect balance between tradition and innovation. This full-bodied and structured wine is made from carefully selected Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes grown on the historic Tignanello estate. The 2018 vintage expresses aromatic intensity and an elegant character, the fruit of lengthy aging and meticulous winemaking.

Organoleptic profile

• Body:  full, robust and enveloping
• Aroma:  notes of ripe red fruits, sweet spices, tobacco and light nuances of cocoa
• Taste:  silky tannins, good acidity, long and persistent finish

Production and refinement method

• Grape varieties: Sangiovese 85%, Cabernet Sauvignon 15%
• Harvest: manual harvest with careful selection of the grapes
• Fermentation: in stainless steel at controlled temperature
• Aging: approximately 18 months in French oak barriques, followed by at least 12 months in bottle
• Released on the market: generally 3 years after the harvest

Conservation and service

• Store in a cool, dark place at a stable temperature.
• Ideal serving temperature: 18-20°C
• Excellent to be enjoyed from 2023 and for at least 10-15 years to appreciate the evolution

Awards and prizes

• 2018 – 96 Wine Advocate points
• 2019 – 95 points James Suckling
• 2020 – Medaglia d’Oro Decanter World Wine Awards

Food pairings

• Roasted or grilled red meats
• Braised meats and game
• Aged cheeses
• Rich and tasty dishes of Tuscan cuisine

Technical data sheet

• Grape varieties: Sangiovese 85%, Cabernet Sauvignon 15%
• Year: 2018
• Alcohol content: 14.5% vol.
• Volume: 3 liters (Double Magnum)
• Production processes: manual harvest, fermentation in steel, aging in French oak barriques for 18 months, maturation in bottle