Marchesi Antinori

Villa Antinori Toscana Sangiovese Blend

8.8121 ratings
8.86 pro ratings
Tuscany, Italy
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Sangiovese
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Manchego & Parmesan, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Herbs, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Pungent Cheese, Chicken, Salami & Prosciutto, Soft Cheese, Duck, Turkey
Top Notes For
Ken Z
8.8

Drank 1/6/20. Paired with Lasagne.

Typically a good value, solid wine year in and year out. Saw this one at Costco on sale for around $13.

Nose of cherry, earth, and a touch of vanilla and blackberry. Initially quite closed off on the palate, this eventually reveals layers of sweet red cherry, and a bit of tar, backed by tannins that are still quite firm. Long, dry finish dominated by red cherry and tar, with evident, drying tannins. Needs some time.

3/21/7/3/4 +50=88 pts.

Better on Day 3. I would give this a couple of years, or at least an hour to decant. May be 89-90 pt range.

Drank 1/6/20. Paired with Lasagne.

Typically a good value, solid wine year in and year out. Saw this one at Costco on sale for around $13.

Nose of cherry, earth, and a touch of vanilla and blackberry. Initially quite closed off on the palate, this eventually reveals layers of sweet red cherry, and a bit of tar, backed by tannins that are still quite firm. Long, dry finish dominated by red cherry and tar, with evident, drying tannins. Needs some time.

3/21/7/3/4 +50=88 pts.

Better on Day 3. I would give this a couple of years, or at least an hour to decant. May be 89-90 pt range.

3 people found it helpfulJan 7th, 2020
Boris Mathiszik

Nice sangio for the price. Opens up nicely with some air and pairs great with Italian food.

Nice sangio for the price. Opens up nicely with some air and pairs great with Italian food.

2 people found it helpfulFeb 6th, 2020
Peter van den Besselaar

Vintage 2016 / good stuff. classic smell: eucalyptus, cherrie. Very quaffable.

Vintage 2016 / good stuff. classic smell: eucalyptus, cherrie. Very quaffable.

1 person found it helpfulFeb 12th, 2020
Jonathan Wall

Not a super Tuscan... a Super Pizza Wine! Antinori and cheap... win win. Prego.

Not a super Tuscan... a Super Pizza Wine! Antinori and cheap... win win. Prego.

1 person found it helpfulSep 11th, 2019
Nick DiSanto

Pronzo 7-18-19 w Steve Natalie Frank Theresa and Colleen. $42.

Pronzo 7-18-19 w Steve Natalie Frank Theresa and Colleen. $42.

1 person found it helpfulJul 19th, 2019
Shun Kikuchi

abv13.5%

abv13.5%

Mar 21st, 2020
John W
8.9

Dark ruby coloration with tinge or brown. No translucency. On the nose, dark berry, black cherry, black dirt, tobacco, oak, vanilla and minerals. On the palate, cherry, anise, tobacco, florals, and minerals. Medium body. Tannins still present. Easy to drink, lighter Sangiovese that drinks bigger with food.

Dark ruby coloration with tinge or brown. No translucency. On the nose, dark berry, black cherry, black dirt, tobacco, oak, vanilla and minerals. On the palate, cherry, anise, tobacco, florals, and minerals. Medium body. Tannins still present. Easy to drink, lighter Sangiovese that drinks bigger with food.

Apr 9th, 2023
Matt Vekasy

Smooth AF

Smooth AF

Sep 21st, 2021
Daniel

Spicy and earthly with reasonable complexity. Fairly dry with a good amount of acidity. Pleasant nose and finish. I didn't love this, but other people quite liked it. $18

Spicy and earthly with reasonable complexity. Fairly dry with a good amount of acidity. Pleasant nose and finish. I didn't love this, but other people quite liked it. $18

Aug 15th, 2021
Austin Anderson

Medium-to-full bodied, dry. Slightly earthy.

Medium-to-full bodied, dry. Slightly earthy.

Aug 1st, 2021