Marchese Antinori Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG (750ml)

An aristocratic expression of Tuscan heritage and winemaking prestige.

Produced exclusively from the grapes of the historic Tenuta Tignanello estate, the Marchese Antinori Riserva represents the pinnacle of the Antinori family's centuries-old legacy in Chianti Classico. This masterful red is crafted primarily from hand-harvested Sangiovese, seamlessly complemented by a small touch of Cabernet Sauvignon.

Epitomizing Tuscan elegance, it is a remarkably deep, structural, and vibrant wine that balances intense dark fruit with a refined, savory complexity—making it an absolute crown jewel for your collection.
 

Unique Selling Points (USPs)

• Born in the Cradle of Icons (Tignanello Estate): The grapes for this prestigious Riserva are grown entirely within the famous Tenuta Tignanello estate in the heart of Chianti Classico. It shares the very same soil, microclimate, and elite winemaking team responsible for the legendary Super Tuscans, Tignanello and Solaia.

• The Ultimate Expression of Sangiovese: This wine perfectly highlights the noble Sangiovese grape at its finest—offering bright acidity, distinct cherry characters, and a beautiful capacity to age, all reinforced with structural depth from a careful touch of Cabernet.

• Artisanal Cellar Maturation: The wine undergoes malolactic fermentation in French and Hungarian oak barrels, followed by roughly 12 months of aging in oak casks and an additional 12 months of refining in the bottle. This slow process rounds out the tannins and imparts subtle, spicy wood notes.

• Centuries of Family Prestige: Reflecting over 26 generations of the Antinori family’s devotion to winemaking, this label represents a benchmark of consistency, critical acclaim, and uncompromising luxury.

Wine Tasting Notes

• Appearance: Deep ruby red with shimmering garnet reflections.

• Nose: Intensely aromatic and wonderfully complex. It opens with vibrant notes of ripe red cherries, wild berries, and plums, beautifully layered with refined hints of sweet tobacco, leather, dried Mediterranean herbs, and a touch of dark cocoa and vanilla bean.

• Palate: Medium to full-bodied, striking a perfect balance between fruit density and classic Italian tension. The palate is flooded with flavors of sour cherry and dark red currant, framed by supple, velvety tannins and a bright, refreshing acidity that keeps the wine incredibly lively.

• Finish: Extremely long, savory, and sophisticated. The finish lingers with remnants of red fruit, toasted wood spice, and a distinctive graphite minerality that begs for another glass.

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