Classification
DOCG riserva
Vintage
2022
Climate
The 2022 vintage in Chianti Classico was characterized by
lower-than-average rainfall until the month of August and by a
spring and a generally warm summer, with the months of
June and July marked by temperatures above the
historical data for the area; in these climatic
conditions, the plants were able to self-regulate, ensuring
uniform sprouting and flowering and facing the
hottest months at their best: at the beginning of veraison, they
were in an ideal vegetative-productive state. The rains and the consequent
drop in temperatures in mid-August favored significant
temperature excursions between day and night, allowing the
ripening to start as best as possible. The excellent
climatic conditions of the autumn months guaranteed a
high-quality harvest, with harvesting operations starting in mid-September for the Sangiovese and in the first days of October for the
Cabernet Sauvignon.
Winemaking
Upon arrival at the cellar, the bunches were destemmed and then softly pressed; the must was
transferred into stainless steel tanks where the alcoholic fermentation took place, lasting about a week.
The maceration, which lasted for about 10 days, was managed with very delicate pumping over and délestage in order to
guarantee an intense extraction but at the same time capable of preserving the elegance and sweetness of the tannins. At the end of the
malolactic fermentation, which occurred spontaneously by the end of the year, the assembled wine
continued the period of aging in French and Hungarian oak barriques for about a year. Marchese
Antinori Chianti Classico Riserva was then bottled and refined in the bottle for a further 12 months.
Historical Data
Tenuta Tignanello is located in the heart of Chianti Classico, on the soft hills enclosed between the Greve and Pesa valleys and extends for 319 hectares, of which approximately 130 are vineyards. The vineyards of Tenuta Tignanello are composed mainly of the native Sangiovese and non-traditional varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. Marchese Antinori is a historic wine from the Antinori house which, since the 2011 vintage, has been produced with grapes
from Tenuta Tignanello. A wine that presents itself as a full expression of the quality and elegance of the Sangiovese of these areas.
Tasting Notes
With an intense ruby ??red color, Marchese Antinori Chianti Classico Riserva 2022 strikes the nose with intense
notes of black cherry that, together with delicate floral sensations of violet and rose petals, alternate with hints of vanilla and
cocoa powder. On the palate, the enveloping and lively entry unfolds in a balanced way, with sweet and
vibrant tannins that accompany and support a savory, long and persistent finish.