Red Still Wine | Italy | Tuscany | IGT Toscana | 75cl
£169.95
ABV: 13.5%
Size: 75cl
Closure Type: Cork
Country: Italy
Region: Tuscany
Sub-Region: IGT Toscana
Wine Style: Full Bodied
Grapes: Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Sangiovese
Tignanello was a milestone in Tuscany and is one of the most iconic wines to come out of Italy. It was the first Sangiovese to be aged in barriques, the first contemporary red wine blended with untraditional varieties (specifically Cabernet) and one of the first red wines in the Chianti Classico region that didn’t use white grapes. It’s produced with a selection of Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc and considered one of the best of all the Super-Tuscan wines and certainly one of the most sought after.
THE WINE ADVOCATE 93 points
Drink Date: 2016 - 2030
The 2012 Tignanello is a very handsome wine with dark fruit nuances that extend far beyond the normal spectrum for Sangiovese (and the smaller percentages of French grapes that complete this wine). This vintage, that started off with a very hot summer and ended with a cool harvest season, show a little more spice and Mediterranean herb on the finish. Grapes were harvested at the end of September and delivered slightly less alcohol than previous vintages. There is a point of freshness but the tannins are mature and yielding. In fact, the tannic management is spot-on and is complimented by the velvety and rich nature of the mouthfeel. Pretty mineral accents add a lasting touch of complexity. The 2012 Tignanello has the qualities for a successful evolution. - Monica Larner
JAMES SUCKLING 96 points
Aromas of blackcurrants and blueberries with hints of lavender and violets. Full body, chewy and polished tannins and a long, flavorful finish. A beautifully linear and polished red. Give it time to show it all but this is already a beauty. The depth and class to this are indeed impressive. Better in 2017.
