Tignanello 2018 — Marchesi Antinori, Tuscany, Italy

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

A vintage that speaks of elegance over power, Tignanello 2018 is a beautifully balanced and expressive wine from Antinori’s renowned Tenuta Tignanello estate in Chianti Classico. Cooler conditions and a long ripening season allowed for a graceful, nuanced expression of this iconic Super Tuscan.

Aroma
Fragrant and refined with aromas of cherry, raspberry, rose petal, and dried herbs. Underneath lie notes of graphite, cedar, sweet spice, and a subtle hint of balsamic warmth, adding complexity and lift.

Palate
Medium to full-bodied, with a fresh core of red and dark berries, liquorice, and floral spice. The tannins are silky and well-integrated, giving structure without weight. A long, linear finish driven by minerality and fine acidity rounds out this expressive and poised vintage.

Structure & Aging
Aged for 15–16 months in a mix of French and Hungarian oak barrels (part new), followed by 12 months in bottle before release. Still youthful but already harmonious. Best from 2024–2038.

Why it matters
Tignanello 2018 is a wine of precision, finesse and quiet confidence — a vintage that highlights the estate’s unique terroir and the Antinori family’s steady hand. Perfect for those who appreciate structure, depth and elegance in a collectible Tuscan red.