2010 Antinori Tignanello

Tignanello is produced from a blend of 80% Sangiovese, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Cabernet Franc. It broke new ground in Tuscany during the mid 1970’s and early 1980’s being first Sangiovese to be aged in barriques, the first modern styled red wine blended with non-traditional varieties like Cabernet, and one of the first red wines in Chianti not to use white grapes.

Opaque black crimson red colour with very dark crimson red hue. A real sniffers delight the nose offers up perfumed aromas of violets, black ripe cherries, blackcurrant, a hint of liquorice, new leather, cedar, earth and spice waft from the glass showing superb complexity and intensity. Rich in personality and masculine in structure the palate delivers mouthfilling flavours of black cherries, blackcurrant, leather and earth with a spicy back palate. Chewy mouthfeel with firm structured tannins buffering the core of expressive fruit. Superb balance and structure for long term cellaring. Very long black cherry, blackcurrant, leather, earth and spice aftertaste.
Cellar 8-10 years (2021-2023).
Alc 14%

Other Reviews….
Antinori's 2010 Tignanello is stunning, as it has been since I started tasting the component wines in 2011. Firm yet sweet, silky tannins form the backbone for this gorgeous, vivid wine. Dark red cherries, plums, cloves, mint and sage inform a Tignanello that impresses for its delineation, nuance and power. Clean, saline notes support the mineral-drenched finish. The 2010 isn't huge, but rather is a vertical wine endowed with tremendous energy and vibrancy. I can't remember a Tignanello with this much crystalline tension and pure energy. Simply put, the 2010 Tignanello is a magnificent, towering wine from Antinori. Drink 2016-2030
96 points
Antonio Galloni - Vinous

One of the best Tignanellos ever made. Aromas of currants and blueberries with hints of flowers. Full body with fine tannins and a refined finish. A red that delivers balance and beauty. Rich and gorgeous. Blend of sangiovese and cabernet sauvignon. Better in 2015.
96 points
James Suckling