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Antinori 2001 Tignanello IGT Toscana Italy
Antinori 2001 Tignanello Toscana IGT – Tuscany, Italy
95 Points Wine Spectator • 93 Points Wine Advocate • 93 Points Wine Enthusiast • 92 Points Vinous
The Antinori 2001 Tignanello Toscana IGT is an exceptional Super Tuscan red wine from the renowned Marchesi Antinori estate in Tuscany, Italy. One of Italy's most celebrated wines, Tignanello helped pioneer the Super Tuscan movement by combining traditional Sangiovese with international Bordeaux varieties. The outstanding 2001 vintage showcases the elegance, depth and remarkable aging potential that have made Tignanello a highly sought-after collectible Italian wine.
This beautifully matured vintage displays a deep ruby color with captivating aromas of ripe plum, blackcurrant, blackberry, sweet herbs and saddle leather, complemented by notes of roasted coffee, black olives and subtle spice. The palate is rich and full-bodied, delivering concentrated dark fruit, velvety tannins and exceptional balance. Layers of savory complexity unfold into a long, refined finish that combines power, elegance and remarkable depth.
Produced from the historic Tignanello Vineyard in the heart of Chianti Classico, this iconic Super Tuscan blends Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. Aged in small oak barrels, the wine develops its signature combination of Tuscan character, Bordeaux-inspired structure and sophisticated complexity. With more than two decades of bottle age, the 2001 Tignanello offers collectors an opportunity to experience a mature vintage from one of Italy's most prestigious estates.
Wine Details
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Producer: Marchesi Antinori
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Vintage: 2001
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Wine: Tignanello Toscana IGT
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Appellation: Toscana IGT
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Region: Tuscany, Italy
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Vineyard: Tenuta Tignanello
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Grape Varieties: Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc
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Aging: Small oak barrels
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Style: Full-bodied, elegant, mature and complex
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Classification: Super Tuscan Red Wine
Tasting Notes: Ripe plum, cassis, blackberry, sweet herbs, saddle leather, roasted coffee, black olives and subtle spice. Full-bodied and beautifully rounded with velvety tannins, savory complexity and a long, refined finish.
Food Pairing: Excellent with bistecca alla Fiorentina, roasted lamb, braised short ribs, wild boar ragù, porcini mushroom risotto and aged Pecorino Toscano.
Cellaring: At approximately 25 years of age, the 2001 Tignanello is a mature collectible wine. Well-stored bottles may offer beautifully developed tertiary aromas and refined texture. Enjoy now or continue cellaring selectively, depending on provenance and storage conditions. Decant gently to separate sediment, tasting periodically to avoid excessive aeration.
Wine Spectator's retrospective tasting highlighted the wine's concentrated blackcurrant, cherry and licorice flavors, awarding 95 points. Wine Advocate praised its harmonious integration of Sangiovese and Cabernet, while Wine Enthusiast emphasized its rich texture, dark fruit and silky tannins.
Additional Researched Wine Details
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Blend: 85% Sangiovese, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Cabernet Franc
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Aging: Approximately 14 months in oak barrels
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Alcohol: 13.5% ABV
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Drinking Window: Wine Spectator recommends drinking through 2033; Berry Bros. & Rudd lists 2009–2039.
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