Marchesi Antinori
Tignanello Toscana Super Tuscan Blend
Tuscany, Italy
Popped and poured; consumed over three days. The first half of the bottle was enjoyed on Day 1 and the second half was enjoyed on Day 3. Best on day three when it freshened up and had time to stretch its legs. The 2000 Tignanello pours a deep garnet color with a slight orange-ish rim; slightly turbid with an opaque core. Medium+ viscosity with moderate staining of the tears. On the nose, deep ripe, black cherry fruit with leather, pipe tobacco, teriyaki, espresso, and earth. On the palate the fruit and non-fruit characteristics are confirmed. The wine is dry with medium+ tannin (which has all but integrated) and medium acid. Finish is medium+. A lovely 23 year old Tig that, remarkably, benefits from a good breather to get its best. Drink now with an extended decant but will continue to hold for at least another 5-10 years given good cellar conditions.
Popped and poured; consumed over three days. The first half of the bottle was enjoyed on Day 1 and the second half was enjoyed on Day 3. Best on day three when it freshened up and had time to stretch its legs. The 2000 Tignanello pours a deep garnet color with a slight orange-ish rim; slightly turbid with an opaque core. Medium+ viscosity with moderate staining of the tears. On the nose, deep ripe, black cherry fruit with leather, pipe tobacco, teriyaki, espresso, and earth. On the palate the fruit and non-fruit characteristics are confirmed. The wine is dry with medium+ tannin (which has all but integrated) and medium acid. Finish is medium+. A lovely 23 year old Tig that, remarkably, benefits from a good breather to get its best. Drink now with an extended decant but will continue to hold for at least another 5-10 years given good cellar conditions.
Mar 13th, 2023
Robust but very suave with tons of leather, dark fruits and well-reformed tannins. Upwards from here for the next five years or so.
Robust but very suave with tons of leather, dark fruits and well-reformed tannins. Upwards from here for the next five years or so.
May 23rd, 2016
Strange wine, strange vintage.
Strange wine, strange vintage.
Mar 16th, 2016
Deep & bright: Best way to celebrate #winewednesday #winelover
Deep & bright: Best way to celebrate #winewednesday #winelover
Mar 12th, 2014
Tannin and earth. Went well with the lamb rack.
Tannin and earth. Went well with the lamb rack.
Dec 9th, 2013
What an elegant wine! Perfectly cellared and ready for the glass, nose showed some earth and smoke, totally silky on the palate, structured and supple at the same time. We savored every drop with our handmade pasta and Tuscan pork sugo.
What an elegant wine! Perfectly cellared and ready for the glass, nose showed some earth and smoke, totally silky on the palate, structured and supple at the same time. We savored every drop with our handmade pasta and Tuscan pork sugo.
Jun 12th, 2021Raiding my buddy’s cellar while evacuated from Sonoma fires, and making the most of it. I would say this wine has plenty of age on it to produce a super supple mouthfeel, the aromas were complex no overt fruit just plenty of smokey tones followed by a rich complex flavor. Really nice wine for a Tuesday!
Raiding my buddy’s cellar while evacuated from Sonoma fires, and making the most of it. I would say this wine has plenty of age on it to produce a super supple mouthfeel, the aromas were complex no overt fruit just plenty of smokey tones followed by a rich complex flavor. Really nice wine for a Tuesday!
Nov 3rd, 2019