Tignanello 2022 Antinori is one of those wines that changed the course of history. It was among the very first Super Tuscans, released in 1971, and remains in the top five Italian wines with a devoted following. So, it’s no surprise that it earned an impressive 97 points from Robert Parker, 96 from James Suckling, and 95 from Decanter!
Marchesi Antinori has been producing wine since 1385, when Giovanni di Piero Antinori joined the Florentine Winemakers’ Guild. Over 26 generations, the family has passed down its winemaking craft, remaining a family-owned estate. In the 20th century, Antinori played a pivotal role in creating Super Tuscan wines, which completely transformed the global perception of Italian wine. Today, its two flagship wines—Tignanello and Solaia—are considered among the most influential wines in the history of Italian winemaking.
Tignanello 2022 Antinori is a blend of Sangiovese with small percentages of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. Grapes are meticulously selected at peak ripeness, then fermented in special conical tanks. The wine is transferred to small oak barrels for malolactic fermentation, then aged in French and Hungarian oak (mostly new) for 13 months, gaining elegant spicy notes. After bottling, it rests for another 12 months to achieve perfect balance and depth.
A few bottles from this highly acclaimed vintage remain in our cellar. Tignanello Antinori 2022 deserves a place in your collection—a true treasure that will evolve beautifully over time.
