Tignanello 2013
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Winery: Marchesi Antinori
Vintage: 2013
Grape: Sangiovese, Cabernet Franc & Cabernet Sauvignon
Drinking window: 2018 - 2035
Region: Tuscany
Production: 300.000 bottles
THE ITALIAN GRAPE (96)
2013 is a year with sleek, vibrant wines with bright, focused fruit flavors. The 2013 Tignanello is a full bodied wine with many rich aromas in which you can taste the power of the Cabernet, although Sangiovese has predominated in the blend. Beautiful balance with nicely integrated tannins, drinks down very nicely with an endless finish. Drinks beatifully now but will show its true potential in the years to come. This is a Super Tuscan that cannot be missing from a beatiful wine collection!
ROBERT PARKER (96)
The 2013 Tignanello represents the beginning of a new chapter for Italy's ultimate game-changer wine. The blend remains 80% Sangiovese with 15% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Cabernet Franc but Renzo Cotarella tells me "stylistically-speaking, this is what we wanted to achieve." The winemaking formula remains the same, but one of the major differences and benefits to this wine is vineyard age. The celebrated Tignanello single vineyard is now reaching 15 years old. In other words, it is in its production prime. This is a harmonious and beautifully integrated wine that reveals black fruit and baking spice. I'm told the 2014 Tignanello will have a greater percentage of Cabernet Sauvignon and the 2015 vintage will have more Sangiovese.
WINESPECTATOR (94)
Aromas of graphite, smoke and tobacco introduce the cherry flavor in this expressive, focused red. Firm tannins and lively acidity balance the fruit and purity, while herbal, spice and mineral elements all gather steam as this plays out on the long finish. Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc.
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.
Following a mild fall and winter with frequent rainfall, spring began similarly, causing a slight delay in bud break and subsequent flowering. May and June were cooler than usual, while July and August were warm and dry. September and the first half of October, the harvest period, had ideal conditions with warm days and cool nights, aiding grape ripeness. Harvesting, later than recent years, started in late September with Sangiovese, followed by Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon in early October, benefiting from perfect weather for fruit quality.
