Antinori Tignanello 2020 (750ML)

97 JS / 96 VM / 96 KO / 96 WE / 95 WA / 95 FS / 94 WS / 17 JR

Violets and lavender with dark fruit and hints of dark chocolate. Sophisticated nose. Medium-bodied with fine tannin structure that gives this finesse and beauty. It’s very long and goes on for minutes. Precision. 68% sangiovese with the rest in cabernet franc and cabernet sauvignon. Drinkable but better in three or four years.-James Suckling

The 2020 Tignanello is so primary, so intensely fruit-driven, that it almost tastes like a barrel sample. A burst of red Sangiovese fruit opens first, followed by hints of blood orange, cinnamon, spice, dried flowers and mocha develop later. Time in the glass brings out striking dimensions. In 2020, Tignanello is wonderfully sleek and racy, with fine tannins that lie below a core of bright, sculpted fruit. The balance here is just sublime. I can't wait to revisit the 2020 with age.-Antonio Galloni, Vinous Media

Underbrush, violet, tobacco, eucalyptus and cassis are just some of the aromas you’ll find on the stunning 2020 Tignanello, Antinori’s iconic red made with Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and a small amount of Cabernet Franc. Full-bodied and enveloping, the savory palate features ripe black cherry, red currant, mocha and licorice framed in velvety, close-grained tannins. Drink 2027–2035. Abv: 14% Kerin O’Keefe

Delightfully approachable on the nose right away, with warm mocha notes and cool graphite aromas against bing and black cherries, and a palate that's equally outrageously delicious and easy to love even in its unbridled youth, with more cherries, blackberries, raspberries and chocolate inside a framework of tannins made to measure and acid built like an invisible force field. — Danielle Callegari, Wine Enthusiast

Newly on the market now, the 2020 Tignanello shows a gorgeous bouquet with an upfront and accessible personality. Right off the bat, you get dark cherry, dried raspberry, spice, toasted almond and citrusy blood orange. The blend is normally 75% to 80% Sangiovese with 7% Cabernet Franc. The grape in between, making up 13% to 18%, is Cabernet Sauvignon. This vintage is very pretty and won’t require a long wait. The tannins are sweet and silky. “Tignanello proves itself as a great vineyard site in both the challenging and the classic years,” says Managing Director Renzo Cotarella. -Monica Larner, The Wine Advocate

Rich ruby with a delicate garnet rim. Very clear and precise nose, smells of ripe, plump cherries and blackberries, with notes of chestnuts and blood oranges. Firm, hearty tannins characterise the palate, lots of juicy fruit, builds to full-bodied.-Falstaff

A concentrated red, with black cherry, blackberry, iron, tobacco and vanilla flavors framed by sweet spices and toast accents. Ends with mouthcoating tannins, yet is pretty well-balanced overall. Alluring and classy. Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. Best from 2026 through 2045. - Bruce Sanderson, Wine Spectator

From 2000 this blend of about 80% Sangiovese with the Cabernets could technically qualify as a Chianti Classico but Antinori choose to continue to sell it as IGT Toscana.