Tignanello 2011 — Marchesi Antinori, Tuscany, Italy

Sangiovese 80% · Cabernet Sauvignon 15% · Cabernet Franc 5%

From a warm and early-ripening vintage, Tignanello 2011 expresses the bold, ripe character of the year with polished intensity and signature Antinori elegance. Harvested from the historic Tenuta Tignanello estate in the Chianti Classico hills, this wine is a benchmark in modern Tuscan winemaking.

Aroma
Generous nose of ripe black cherry, plum, and fig, layered with balsamic herbs, sweet spice, cedar, and subtle vanilla. Hints of mocha, tobacco leaf, and leather emerge with aeration, showing early signs of tertiary development.

Palate
Plush and full-bodied with concentrated dark fruit flavors, balanced by fresh acidity and velvety tannins. Blackberry, licorice, and clove carry into a long, savoury finish. The wine’s warmth is beautifully contained within a refined structure.

Structure & Aging
Aged 14–16 months in French and Hungarian oak barrels, followed by further aging in bottle. The 2011 is now fully open, showing maturity and softness while retaining energy. Best enjoyed now through 2028.

Why it matters
Tignanello 2011 offers a richer, more opulent style — a perfect expression of the vintage, ideal for those who appreciate a powerful yet graceful Super Tuscan. An excellent bottle for near-term drinking or for rounding out a vertical collection.