| Producer | Antinori |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Varietal | Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Sku | U1008834 |
| Size | 750ml |
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Violets and lavender with dark fruit and hints of dark chocolate. Sophisticated nose. Medium-bodied with a fine tannin structure that gives this finesse and beauty. It’s very long and goes on for minutes. Precision. 68% sangiovese with the rest in cabernet franc and cabernet sauvignon. Drinkable but better in three or four years.
The 2020 Tignanello is so primary, so intensely fruit-driven, that it almost tastes like a barrel sample. A burst of red Sangiovese fruit opens first, followed by hints of blood orange, cinnamon, spice, dried flowers, and mocha later. Time in the glass brings out a striking dimension. In 2020, Tignanello is wonderfully sleek and racy, with fine tannins that lie below a core of bright, sculpted fruit. The balance here is just sublime. I can't wait to revisit the 2020 with age.
Tignanello shows a gorgeous bouquet with an upfront and accessible personality. Right off the bat, you get dark cherry, dried raspberry, spice, toasted almond, and citrusy blood orange. This vintage is very pretty and won’t require a long wait. The tannins are sweet and silky. Drink 2025-2045. —M.L.
