Antinori Tignanello

IGT Toscana, located in Chianti Classico

2016 Antinori Tignanello

AUG 19 Ruby. Dark fruity and anise, some spices, liquorice nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, dark fruity and spices, juicy, long. 94

2016 Antinori Tignanello

MAY 19 Ruby. Cherries, anise, blueberries, spices, liquorice nose, vanilla and dark fruits. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, blueberries, spices, liquorice, detailed, long. 93

2016 Tignanello

MAY 19 Ruby. Cassis, dark fruity, some vanilla, cherries and liquorice nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, dark fruity, blueberries, spices, liquorice, long. 92

2010 Antinori Tignanello

AUG 19 Ruby. Anise, liquorice and spices, dark berries, some vanilla, intense. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, dark fruity, spices, liquorice, intense and long. 94

2010 Antinori Tignanello
JAN 14 Ruby. Scented, fruity, cassis, cherries nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rich, anise and dark berries, finally a Tignanello of some stature. 91

2010 Antinori Tignanello

SEP13 Ruby. Scented, liquorice, fruity, nuanced, cherries nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, tannic texture even so, woody now but the fruit seems to be able to manage, wait ten years. 90

2009 Antinori Tignanello

MARCH 16 Ruby, thin garnet rim. Tobacco, coffee, dark fruits, spices, herbal, mint, rich and intense, dark fruits. Fresh acidity, ripe, rich, intense, fruity, lacks some details, and nuances to be a fully grand experience, juicy fruit finish, long. Served blind, I was on Napa Valley Cab. 92

2008 Antinori Tignanello
NOV 12 Ruby. Vanilla and blueberries. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, rich, intense, a bit all over the place, oaky, good length. 89

2008 Antinori Tignanello

OCT 12 Ruby. Licorice, coffee, cherries and herbs. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, a bit closed palate now, but seems to head back to a more classic style, meaning more back to its origins. I might be wrong, but this seems more nuanced than it has been for years. 90

2005 Antinori Tignanello

JUL 19 Deep ruby, thin garnet rim. Blueberries, anise, some mint touch, scented nose, dark fruity, quite intense. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, juicy, fruity, dark berries, anise, some dryness in the finish. The Sangiovese characters are somewhat subdued but this is drinking very well. 94

2005 Antinori Tignanello

JUN 18 Ruby. Scented, dark fruits, leather, cassis, fruity and fairly intense nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, dark berries, vanilla, spices, intense, ripe, dark berries, do they really come round? I find them so edgy and square while young, this served blind, and my conclusion, too elegant for Tignanello. There you go. 93

2004 Antinori Tignanello

MAY 16 Ruby. Mint, cherries, tobacco, vanilla, red fruits and dark berries nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, dark fruits, tobacco, spices, cherries and liquorice, long. 91

2004 Antinori Tignanello

NOV 10 Ruby, tobacco, anis, dark fruits and vanilla. Quite green and herbal, raw and slightly lean, lacks intensity, focus and "power", ok length. What will become of this? 82

2004 Antinori Tignanello

OCT 09 Deep ruby with garnet rim, some mocha, vanilla, dried fruits, slightly cooked, massive nose. Ok acidity, unripe green tannins, big fruit, like a ball in the mouth, and those astringent tannins, and an unballanced aftertaste. 85

2001 Antinori Tignanello

FEB 12 Ruby with garnet rim. Tobacco, cassis, leather, some herbal notes. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fairly intense, long. 89

2001 Antinori Tignanello

OCT 11 Ruby, rosemary, oregano, tobacco, cherry stone, spicy, more exotic. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, structured, long finish. 91

1999 Antinori Tignanello

NOV 06 Ruby. Vanilla, spices, liquorice, cassis and blueberries nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, liquorice, cherries, vanilla, spices, almost minty note, long. 91

1998 Antinori Tignanello

JAN 05 Ruby. Cherries, vanilla, cassis, blueberries nose. Fresh acidity, firm tannins, dark fruits, cherries and spices, vanilla, needs cellaring. 91

1997 Antinori Tignanello

JUL 11 Ruby, brick rim. Cherries, anise, plums, blackberries nose, spices nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, cherries, sweet dark fruits, dates, long finish. Both fresh and warm at the same time. 91

1996 Antinori Tignanello

FEB 16 Ruby, garnet rim. Twenty years young showing cassis, cherries, some vanilla and spices nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, dark berries, spices, nuanced, quite detailed, refreshing. Long. Fine Tignanello. 92

1988 Antinori Tignanello

SEP 08 Ruby, garnet rim. Cherries, liquorice, mint and spices, tight nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, cherries, sweet and sour, leaner, quite classic structure, long.92

1986 Antinori Tignanello

AUG 14 Ruby, brick rim. Cherries, anise, spices, liquorice, cassis behind, some tobacco nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, some spices, liquorice and cherries, maturing nicely, long but a bit skinny finish. 90

1986 Antinori Tignanello

OCT 12 Deep ruby, garnet rim. Cherries, leather and blackberries nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, a bit lean body, good length. 90

1982 Antinori Tignanello

NOV 11 Cherries, spices, nuanced, detailed, almost floral high notes, lovely nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, cassis, spices, detailed and layered, leather, dates, tobacco, almost exotic, long finish. 93

1981 Antinori Tignanello

OCT 07 Ruby, brick rim. Dried fruits, cherries, figs, dates, liquorice nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, still quite structured, cherries, dried fruits, liquorice, fine body, long finish. 92

1979 Antinori Tignanello

JAN 10 Brick with orange rim, very mature, some blackcurrants behind tar and roses, hints of leather and liquorice, even cherries, then prunes. Fresh acidity, tannins gone, a bit lean body and elegant long finish. 88 (Thanks to Arne)

1979 Antinori Tignanello

APR 07 Ruby with brick rim. Anise, some spices, leafy, cherries, dates nose, some wood polish. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, dried fruits, some spices, cherries and cherry stones, elegant and refreshing but quite mature. Long finish. 90

1978 Antinori Tignanello

NOV 09 Clear brick, fruit driven nose, quite intense, some cabernet with bell peppers, red fruits and berries. Soft, good acidity, very mature aromas, mature tannins, not much fruit left, living dangerously, but still holding on. 84

1978 Antinori Tignanello

AUG 09 Mursteinsrød, fruktig duft, ganske kraftig nese, noe grønn paprika og røde bær. Bløt, fin syre og syrlig følelse i den slanke kroppen, myke tanniner. Grei finish. 86

1978 Antinori Tignanello

NOV 08 Ruby with thin brick rim. Cassis, some cherries, liquorice, floral high notes and rose hips. Fresh acidity, tannins polishing off, dried fruits, figs, dates, cherries and blueberries, some fruit stones, long finish. 91

1977 Antinori Tignanello

SEP 05 Ruby core, brick rim. Dates, cherries, some tobacco, mahogany notes nose. Fresh acidity, tannins drying somewhat, spices, anise, dried fruits, good length. 88