Appellation: Toscana IGT
Blend: Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage: 2015
Tasting note: The 2015 Tignanello is a very intense ruby red in color. On the nose, the notes of ripe red fruit, together with cassis and blackberries, are in perfect balance with the hints of chocolate and liquorice. The palate is rich, ample, and vibrant and is endowed with lively and silky tannins which give a great complexity and an important length to the finish and aftertaste.
Appellation: Toscana IGT
Blend: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Sangiovese
Vintage: 2017
Tasting note: The wine is pink in color. The nose is characterized by fresh and fruity aromas which recall wild strawberries, cherries, and pears. The palate is balanced, soft, fragrant, and endowed with a fruity finish and aftertaste.
Appellation: Toscana IGT
Blend: 90% Sangiovese, 10% Merlot
Vintage: 2016
Tasting note: The 2016 Santa Cristina Rosso shows a ruby red color with purple highlights. On the nose, delicate notes of cherries and ripe red fruit, typical of Sangiovese and Syrah, mingle with the characteristic balsamic sensations of Merlot. The palate is ample and supple and the finish and aftertaste are fruity.
MARCHESI ANTINORI TIGNANELLO 2013, TOSCANA IGT, ITALY
REGION: Toscana
GRAPE VARIETY: 80% Sangiovese, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon & 5% Cabernet Franc
TASTING NOTES: An intense ruby red in color with purple highlights, the 2013 Tignanello shows a nose of great red fruit intensity along with highly pleasurable notes of vanilla, chocolate, and leather from the well balanced contribution and fusion of the aromas of the oak. The spicy and balsamic sensations which give additional complexity are also quite important. The wine is ample and enveloping on the palate with supple tannins and a savory freshness which fully respects the character and personality of the Sangiovese grape. The balance between acidity and tannins is excellent, and the finish and aftertaste are of a lovely length and persistence.
QUERCIABELLA CAMARTINA 2010, TOSCANA IGT, ITALY
REGION: Toscana
GRAPE VARIETY: 70% Cabernet Sauvignon & 30% Sangiovese
TASTING NOTES: This elegantly structured wine opens with aromas of ripe black fruit, cedar, leather and a whiff of exotic spice. The firm palate delivers ripe black cherry, plum, coffee, grilled herb and ground clove alongside firm but polished tannins.
