Marchesi Antinori, Tignanello, 2010

Marchesi Antinori, Tignanello, 2010An intense ruby red in color, the aromas of the wine are characterized by a powerful varietal expressiveness, with ample notes of red fruit, raspberries, and liquorice. On the palate, the wine, still very young, immediately shows firm tannins with much polish and finesse as well, along with a balancing, tonic acidity and savory mineral notes which add length and persistence to the finish and aftertaste.

with great retronasal qualities and persistence

When the malolactic fermentation is completed

Refining: 6 months in bottle

resulted in an outstanding harvest

lots of unctuosity and a boatload of sweet cassis and black cherry fruit intertwined with notions of licorice

Though typically drunk young

well-balanced

the 2010 vintage benefited from generally mild and even temperatures from the start of the vegetation cycle through to harvest

and 20% Cabernet Franc

stony and of glacial origin

is clean and delineated

Top-quality vineyards continue to be added