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Tignanello (Antinori)
The b Tenuta (Estate) Tignanello /b is located in the centre of the b Chianti Classico appellation /b , between the Greve and Pesa river basins. The estate's classic wines, a href:"https://www.xtrawine.com/en/wines/antinori-solaia-2019/p34954" Solaia /a and Tignanello, have been named by the international press as among b the most influential wines in Italy's viticultural history /b . br The Antinori family has expressed its beliefs and working philosophy in these vineyards more than anyplace else: to blend tradition and modernity with wines that are firmly and truly related to their places of origin. br /br Tignanello is a b 14-month-old mix /b of 80% a href:"https://www.xtrawine.com/en/grape-varieties/sangiovese/127" Sangiovese /a , 15% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 5% Cabernet Franc matured in French and Hungarian oak. br /br The b Tignanello 2019 /b is characterised by a b deep ruby red colour with notes of strawberries and pomegranate that give way to exquisite aromas of apricots and peaches, as well as vanilla, dried flowers, chocolate, and nutmeg /b . Coffee, caramel, and aromatic Mediterranean herbs round out the scent. The b palate is smooth and mouth-filling /b , with silky, lively tannins that lend vibrancy, sapidity, and a long flavour profile. The aftertaste has roasted coffee and dark chocolate flavours.
