Tignanello 2020

Tenuta Tignanello is located in the heart of Chianti Classico, on the rolling hills enclosed between the Greve and Pesa valleys and extends over 319 hectares of land, with approximately 130 hectares of vineyards. Among its vineyards, two treasures: the “Tignanello” vineyard and the “Solaia” vineyard which extend on the same hill, on soils deriving from Pliocene marine marl with limestone and shale, and enjoy warm days and cool nights during the season of growth. Solaia and Tignanello are produced from the vineyards of the same name, two "Super Tuscans" known throughout the world as two of the best expressions of Italian viticulture. The vineyards of Tenuta Tignanello are mainly composed of the native Sangiovese and international varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc.

“Tignanello” is produced with a selection of Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc.

After the alcoholic fermentation with maceration, the malolactic fermentation took place in barriques, to enhance the finesse and complexity of the aromas. The refinement process took place in French and Hungarian oak barrels, partly new and partly second passage, for a total period of approximately 15 months; after an initial refinement in separate batches, these were assembled to complete the evolution in wood. The wine, produced mainly with Sangiovese grapes and a small part of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, aged for a further 12 months in the bottle before being released on the market.

In the glass it has a beautiful intense ruby ​​red. On the nose it expresses itself with notable complexity: notes of ripe fruit such as cherry, strawberry and blackberry accompany delicate floral hints of violet, mallow and rose; aromas of roasted coffee and cocoa powder complete the bouquet. The initial entry on the palate is vibrant, then enveloping and dimensional. On the finish, spicy notes of pepper and liquorice combine with pleasant sensations of aromatic herbs, giving length and freshness.