Marchesi Antinori Tignanello 2015

An Italian benchmark that changed the course of Tuscan wine. Tignanello 2015 from Marchesi Antinori represents one of the most important vintages of this pioneering Super Tuscan. Produced entirely from the Tenuta Tignanello estate in the Chianti Classico hills between the Greve and Pesa valleys, the wine is crafted from a blend of approximately 80% Sangiovese with small portions of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. The vineyard’s calcareous and marl-rich soils sit at an elevation of 350–400 metres, offering ideal drainage and temperature variation for slow, even ripening.

The 2015 growing season was defined by a warm, balanced climate with cool nights during ripening, producing grapes of exceptional concentration and aromatic precision. Fermentation took place in conical stainless steel tanks, allowing gentle extraction and fine-grained tannin structure. Maturation followed for around 14 months in a mix of new and once-used French and Hungarian oak barrels, with each variety aged separately before blending.

In the glass, Tignanello 2015 expresses a seamless interplay between power and elegance. An articulation of Sangiovese’s purity framed by Cabernet’s structure. It reflects the Antinori family’s philosophy of respecting tradition while pursuing innovation, a vision that has defined this wine since its first release in 1971.