Producer
The Antinori family have been producing wine in Tuscany for six centuries, and exporting it for four. The purchase of the Tignanello estate in 1900 marked the beginning of a remarkable period of expansion which shows no signs of abating. Through judicious acquisition of vineyards and an uncanny knack for developing iconic wines, Antinori has become Tuscany’s -arguably Italy’s – pre-eminent wine producer, with an important presence in Piedmont, Lombardy, Umbria and Puglia as well as their Tuscan heartland.
Vineyard
Villa Antinori began life as a Chianti Classico Riserva in 1928, and with the 2011 vintage reinstated this iconic wine within the range. The harvest took place from mid-September to early October.
Winery
After destemming and gentle crushing, maceration lasted twelve days in stainless steel vats, at a maximum of 30ºC. The blend was aged in oak until the second spring after the harvest. Sixty percent was aged in large casks, and the remainder in barrique, including a small proportion of new Hungarian barrels.
Awards
2 red glasses, Gambero Rosso 2017
