Tignanello 2007
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Winery: Marchesi Antinori
Vintage: 2007
Grape: Sangiovese, Cabernet Franc & Cabernet Sauvignon
Drinking window: 2015 - 2035
Region: Tuscany
Production: 300.000 bottles
THE ITALIAN GRAPE (97)
The 2007 vintage was an outstanding year in Tuscany, particularly in central Tuscany, where the conditions throughout the year were relatively ideal, with seasons that lasted neither longer nor shorter than usual. I recently had the pleasure of tasting the 2007 Tignanello, and once again, Antinori has delivered a remarkable wine. In my personal experience, it is now perfectly ready to drink. The tannins are soft, there are plenty of tertiary aromas, and the wine evolves beautifully in the glass as it interacts with oxygen, revealing new layers of complexity.
ROBERT PARKER (95)
Antinori’s 2007 Tignanello is wonderfully ripe and seductive in its dark cherries, flowers, spices, tobacco, sage, cedar, mint and minerals. This is as opulent a Tignanello as I have ever tasted but there is just enough acidity and structure from the Sangiovese to keep things from going over the top. The wine’s richness and warmth are such that in a blind tasting I mistook the 2007 Tignanello for a wine from Maremma! The dense, muscular fruit follows through to an impeccable finish with no hard edges and impossibly fine, silky tannins. Simply put, the 2007 is a magnificent Tignanello. The 2007 Tignanello is 80% Sangiovese aged in 300-liter French oak barrels (1/3 new), 15% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Cabernet Franc, both aged in 100% new 225-liter French oak barriques.
About the wine
In the heart of Tuscany's picturesque landscape lies Tignanello—a wine that revolutionized winemaking since its inception in 1971. Blending Sangiovese with Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, it defied convention, marking a turning point in Italian wine history. Nurtured in Chianti Classico's vineyards, Tignanello thrives in soils rich in marine origins, crafting a wine of unparalleled depth and complexity. Its winemaking process, meticulously unchanged, involves aging in barriques and precise vinification, ensuring consistent quality and tradition.
Designed by Silvio Coppola in 1974, Tignanello's iconic label exudes elegance, adding a touch of sophistication to its allure. Marchese Piero Antinori's decision to have his father, Niccolò, sign the label pays homage to his legacy, symbolizing gratitude and respect. Thus, Tignanello stands not only as a symbol of innovation but also as a testament to the timeless beauty and tradition of Tuscan winemaking, captivating enthusiasts worldwide with its exceptional quality and heritage.
The 2007 vintage began with an unusually mild winter and minimal rainfall, which caused the vines to sprout significantly earlier than usual and accelerated all subsequent stages of vegetative growth. Early summer was characterized by hot temperatures, while August brought cooler weather, allowing the vines to develop at a steady pace. Despite this, the harvest had to be scheduled slightly earlier than in previous years. The Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon varietals stood out for their intense aromas, vivid colors, and distinctive varietal character. The optimal weather during the harvest period, which took place from mid-September to the first week of October, allowed for meticulous grape selection, ensuring only the best clusters were used. This precise approach, combined with the favorable climatic conditions, contributed to an extraordinary expression of the terroir in this vintage.
