2019 Tignanello, Antinori, Tuscany, Italy

The 2019 Tignanello is one of the most reserved, understated young wines I remember tasting here. Tignanello is quite showy in so many vintages, but in 2019, Sangiovese’s nervous energy and brightness take centre stage. That’s intriguing because the 2019 blend has a bit more Cabernet Sauvignon than normal, a decision made to compensate for some of the lighter qualities in the Sangiovese. With air, the 2019 shows gorgeous depth and captivating inner perfume, even if it is clearly still coming together. The 2019 spent about 14 months in oak, with 50% new wood. Things are always in constant evolution at Antinori. This is the first vintage to incorporate some larger 500L barrels, an approach I think will work brilliantly.Drink 2027 - 2041antonio_galloni, Vinous.com.com (February 2022)

Extremely perfumed and vivid, with fresh mushrooms, cherry stones and blackberries. Medium-bodied with very fine tannins that are long and complete. Fresh acidity. Tangy and vibrant. Lovely is the word. Drink or hold.Drink 2027 - 2041james_suckling, jamessuckling_com (July 2022)

The Marchesi Antinori 2019 Tignanello was born in a classic growing season with cooling summer rains and relatively stress-free conditions. This is an elegant and extremely polished wine made with mostly Sangiovese and smaller parts of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. Here too, the small blending element of Cabernet Franc has been slowly increasing in recent years. The 2019 vintage was born with a good amount of power and tannic structure, and maceration times were slightly reduced as a result. This less extractive approach shapes a polished and elegant wine with plenty of bright berry fruit, cherry, dried mint, blue flower, blood orange and rusty earth. The palate is more compact and streamlined. It shows beautiful grace. After this, the next vintage to watch is the highly anticipated 2021.Drink 2024 - 2025monica_larner, Wine Advocate (June 2022)