Tignanello 2017 Toscana Rosso Igt Imperiale 6 Litri - Antinori

The Tignanello, produced by the Antinori winery, is a still red wine that enjoys the appellation IGT Tuscany. It is an unconventional wine, considering that it was the first to be blended in non-traditional ways, without the inclusion of white grapes.

The grapes come from vines that are 85%. Sangiovese, for 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, and for 5% Cabernet Franc. Careful climatic conditions are required for all three varieties with regard to the harvest. The fermentation takes place at a temperature of around 27 degrees, never rising above 31, so as to preserve the organoleptic properties of the three grapes.
Fermentation is first of the alcoholic, after which the wines are placed in barrels of new oak, where a second malolactic fermentation at end to reduce acidity.
L'refinement requires 12 months, and takes place in barrels. After this stay, the wine is bottled, where it undergoes an additional year of rest.

The Tignanello was born in Tuscany, and more precisely in the homonymous vineyard, located in the Tigneto estate between 350 and 400 meters above sea level, covering over 47 hectares. The soil is of calcareous origin, with numerous tuffaceous components, which help give the wine its peculiarities, including in terms of longevity (about 25 years).
The validity of the Tignanello wine, have also been recognized by Bibenda and Gambero Rosso, which awarded it 5 bunches and three glasses, respectively, synonymous with excellence vincola. Very intense ruby red. Well-expressed varietal aromas, with notes of dark fruit. In the mouth it is dense, thick and intense with a complex structural texture, thanks also to the acidic level that supports it. The wine is long and persistent and notes of chocolate, coffee and citrus jam emerge in the aftertaste.