Marchesi Antinori
Marchesi Antinori 2007 Tignanello Red (Toscana)
- Editors' Choice
- Online Exclusive
- $95
You can’t help but love this wine. The richness, density and intensity are all outstanding and Tignanello is extraordinary in terms of aromas and flavors. The traditional formula for this groundbreaking super Tuscan was Sangiovese with a small percentage of Cabernet Sauvignon. This vintage sees 5% Cabernet Franc for additional texture and longevity.
— M.L.
(4/1/2010)
Marchesi Antinori 2008 Tignanello Red (Toscana)
- Cellar Selection
- Online Exclusive
- $99
This landmark Italian wine continues to show the best of Tuscany, as it faithfully does year after year. The quality is obvious, thanks to rich notes of chocolate, black cherry and spice that are wrapped tight within a lush, soft and texture. The close is velvety and very long.
— M.L.
(5/1/2012)
Marchesi Antinori 2010 Cervaro della Sala White (Umbria)
- Cellar Selection
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From Antinori’s Castello della Sala estate, this landmark white helped to shine the spotlight on Umbria’s untapped enological potential. A blend of Chardonnay and Grechetto, this is smooth, creamy, complex and long lasting. It offers a beautiful bouquet of vanilla, apricot, exotic fruit and honey, with a subtle touch of exotic spice.
— M.L.
(10/1/2012)
Marchesi Antinori 2001 Tignanello Red (Toscana)
- $70
One of Italy's most recognized labels, this blockbuster 85-10-5% Sangiovese-Cabernet Sauvignon-Cabernet Franc blend evolves slowly and seductively under your nose to reveal blackberry, black cherry, graphite notes, well-integrated vanilla. The mouthfeel is lush and concentrated with silky smooth tannins and a long finish that revisits those gorgeous tobacco, berry…
— M.L.
(11/15/2006)
Marchesi Antinori 2004 Pian delle Vigne Vignaferrovia Riserva Sangiovese Grosso (Brunello di Montalcino)
- $125
This excellent vineyard designate Brunello Riserva opens with a very elegant nose that includes elements of spice, toast, black fruit and dusty mineral. In fact, that pretty mineral note is what defines the wine and gives it harmony and personality. The wine is full and dense in the mouth with succulent tannins that need to soften with a little more cellar aging.
— M.L.
(8/1/2010)
Marchesi Antinori 2007 Pian delle Vigne Vignaferrovia Riserva Sangiovese Grosso (Brunello di Montalcino)
- $125
From the Antinori family estate in Montalcino, this new riserva shows a concentrated mouthfeel brimming with dark fruit followed by cherry, tobacco, leather, cigar box and pressed red-rose petals. The acidity is perfectly balanced and the wine feels soft and lush on the palate.
— M.L.
(5/1/2013)
Marchesi Antinori 2003 Cervaro della Sala White (Umbria)
- Editors' Choice
- $42
A top-notch white wine made with 80% Chardonnay and 20% Grechetto that stands above the rest thanks to its silky, soft feel. It is as smooth and supple as vanilla custard with peach pulp blended within. Yet, it leaves its mark in the mouth thanks to its supple roundness and lingering fruit flavors.
— M.L.
(10/1/2006)
Marchesi Antinori 2003 Solaia Red (Toscana)
- $155
Despite the heat, this vintage lives up to the Solaia reputation with a slightly more ripe rendition. Toasted and oak spice aromas hit the nose first followed by strawberry and blackberry preserves. The elegance is not lost and the wine performs nicely in the mouth with chewy succulence, dusty tannins and a long finish.
— M.L.
(9/1/2006)
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