2005 Antinori Tignanello |
| Vintage | 2005 |  | |
| Type | Red | ||
| Producer | Antinori (web) | ||
| Variety | SuperTuscan Blend | ||
| Designation | Tignanello | ||
| Vineyard | n/a | ||
| Country | Italy | ||
| Region | Tuscany | ||
| SubRegion | n/a | ||
| Appellation | Toscana IGT | ||
| Options | Show neither variety nor appellation | ||
| UPC Code(s) | 087236350109, 088586002460, 088586002465, 686367000336, 7001981124504, 8001935124504 |
| Drinking Windows and Values |
| Drinking window: Drink between 2012 and 2021 (based on 80 user opinions) | |
| Wine Market Journal quarterly auction price: See Tignanello on the Wine Market Journal. |
| Community Tasting History |
Community Tasting Notes (average and median of 92 pts. in 282 notes) | |
| Tasted by sbhall on 1/28/2024: Recent-ish notes from other tasters are accurate; this wine is still drinking very well, and indeed feels relatively youthful. It needs plenty of air - 6 hours of slow ox didn’t do it, but 90 minutes in a decanter after that was beneficial. There is some sediment. The wine is an icon, even if a mass-produced one, and other tasting notes can provide the descriptions that might be necessary. I think it’s edged outside of the value range since perhaps 2019, but if you can find a mature bottle at €150 or under, it’s a worthy experience. (830 views) | |
| Tasted by streethawk on 1/19/2024: Decanted for sediment in an old wine decanter. Drinking beautifully right now with notes of earth, black tea, leather, herbs, dried cherries. Medium bodied with impressive depth. Not the most muscular vintage of Tig but highly enjoyable if you like this style. I wouldn’t wait much longer to drink these. (904 views) | |
| Tasted by Bolzano2022 on 12/25/2023 & rated 92 points: I double decanted it an hour before our drinking. The wine is still very youthful. It has decent tannin. The nose was beautiful with red berries and black berries. Pronounced intensity of nose. Palate confirms the nose. (940 views) | |
| Tasted by phandley66 on 10/7/2023 & rated 94 points: Drinking really well. Cherry, cranberry, cassis, graphite. Very bright vibrant. Drink now. Opened an hour before pouring, no decant. (1201 views) | |
| Tasted by skier33 on 10/1/2023 & rated 93 points: shrank in the bottle a little bit, cork was fine and drinking great. was worried it might have been pas prime (1173 views) | |
| Tasted by nocowine on 9/1/2023: Excellent. Drinking well now. (990 views) | |
| Tasted by mygrogro on 1/8/2023 & rated 93 points: Toasted fig aged walnut Classic Now is the time to enjoy! (2064 views) | |
| Tasted by Margaux Bro on 6/17/2022 & rated 95 points: Double decanted 2 hours before going to a restaurant. Truly should have decanted about 2 hours earlier, as it really hit its stride later in the evening. This wine elevated tremendously once food was incorporated, and continued to develop. Very pleasurable wine. If you're opening now I'd suggest a very long decant. It will still age gracefully for another 20+ years. (2800 views) | |
| Tasted by Cellarseller on 5/15/2022 & rated 92 points: Opened for an hour then aerated into glasses. Probably could still use a decant as the wine improved over an hour with dinner. (2362 views) | |
| Tasted by Mchiarot on 12/27/2021 & rated 94 points: Superb.This is a well balanced Big, and still had years left in my opinion. went very nicely with oven roasted Prime rib (3054 views) | |
| Tasted by Weinberg Falls on 11/25/2021 & rated 92 points: Nose of black cherry, blueberry compote, woodsmoke, black olives and just the very slightest whiff of vanilla from the still-present oak. Tightly woven palate of cassis, red and black cherries and licorice with still firm tannins and a long, long finish of fruit compote, spices and dried herbs. Interestingly I’ve had more modern Tigs that felt more ready to drink, perhaps this wasn't given enough time to breathe and unfurl. Still gorgeous, 92-93 (3003 views) | |
| Tasted by popasq on 8/29/2021 & rated 96 points: This has aged very well. Impressive! (2825 views) | |
| Tasted by Roland67 on 4/30/2021 & rated 93 points: From PnP very Bx like in the nose. Concentrated blackcurrant and cassis on the palate. Long finish with fine minerality and sone notes of anis. Nice complexity. Surprisingly vital for a 16 year old wine. Could easily be cellared for another decade I guess but also drink very well now. Give it a short decant or let it rest ½ hour in the glass before start sipping. Love it. 92-94P (2727 views) | |
| Tasted by vap416 on 4/14/2021 & rated 95 points: Wow wow wow. Opened Dec/20. At its peak. Well balanced, integrated and with wonderful primary and secondary nodes. (2680 views) | |
| Tasted by Mchiarot on 3/12/2021 & rated 93 points: Drinking beautifully now. Superb (2225 views) | |
| Tasted by 9400KG on 1/25/2021: Cooking for chef (2485 views) | |
| Tasted by Zinlady on 1/6/2021 & rated 94 points: I was impressed. At first seemed very mellow. Finish long but subdued Then after 15 minutes in glass it showed some tannins. Tasted some violets. Lovely wine. (2136 views) | |
| Tasted by Rareified Air on 1/5/2021 & rated 93 points: Decanted 2 hours in a magnum size decanter. The wine looks crimson coloured. There was light sediment in the bottle. It smells like dust, oak, lead pencil, violet and tobacco. The body is full. The wine has round texture. The wine finishes long with a well rounded balance. The wine has medium acidity and could even be kept a few years longer yet for those keen to test the limits. (1702 views) | |
| Tasted by xiangjing91 on 12/25/2020 & rated 92 points: Double decanted. Medium garnet/tawny in colour. Plums, licorice on the nose. Tannic still, with medium+ acidity. Probably not going to get any better but can still be kept for 1-3 years since it is still taste a little vibrant (1595 views) | |
| Tasted by alba_br on 11/6/2020 & rated 92 points: Excelente (1948 views) | |
| Tasted by WKC on 9/18/2020 & rated 92 points: Decanted for around two hours and was pleasantly surprised as to how tasty and drinkable this became. Paired nicely with seafood salad, vongole, less so with the lamb. Drank from double magnum. (1978 views) | |
| Tasted by TexasBob on 4/10/2020 & rated 91 points: Dark red with violet-garnet at the edges. White and black pepper with muted black fruits on the nose. Sour blackberries with wild strawberries and notes of navel orange. The citrus is joined by orange pith into a lengthy finish. It’s still drinking quite tightly even after a few hours decant. (3190 views) | |
| Tasted by TexasBob on 1/10/2020 & rated 92 points: Dull garnet brown with sediment apparent at the edges. Macerated red fruits on the nose and notes. Very tasty. (3392 views) | |
| Tasted by MM29 on 12/19/2019 & rated 95 points: Aus der Magnum, nicht karaffiert, sofort parat und auf absolutem Höhepunkt. Besser als alle bisher getrunkenen 09 und 10. Tig kann also gut weit über 10 Jahre auch in mittelmässigen Jahren. So nach mehr als 90 Minuten wurde die Nase dann älter...ich empfehle, den Wein in den nächsten 2 Jahren zu trinken. (3487 views) | |
| Tasted by Puristica on 11/21/2019 & rated 93 points: Beautifully balanced and aged, was best p&p but lost a bit after 2 hours. Next bottle in 2 to 4 years. (3302 views) | |
| Tasted by Miceri on 11/9/2019 & rated 90 points: Dark red towards black; dark cherries, licorice; gentle attack, licorice, a bit tannic in the middle and the end, ending in general a bit too acidic and tannic to my taste (3130 views) | |
| Tasted by DrZett on 11/2/2019 & rated 92 points: In the perfect drinking spot right now. Round and beautifully balanced. Lots of red fruits and some mushroomy notes in the background. Very nice. (2318 views) | |
| Tasted by wineismylife on 9/28/2019 & rated 93 points: WIML93 Tasted non blind. Opened and served immediately. Followed over about 3 hours. Dark garnet to purple color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of soapstone, tobacco, spice box and mixed dark fruits. Flavors of currants, black cherries and earth. Medium to bright acidity, medium to firm tannin, full bodied. Drink or hold. (2344 views) | |
| Tasted by KVM on 8/1/2019: Very dark. Nose has raw meat, blackberries and blackberry preserve cigar box and later shows menthol. This has more than ample concentration, full body with strong and balanced tannin. Flavour runs to blackberry, spice, black tea. Long finish with licorice. So this is excellent and is singing right now. (2502 views) | |
| Tasted by dbenglis on 7/28/2019 & rated 92 points: Deep violet. Vibrant fruit. Enjoyable. Last drunk in late 2017. Has matured and developed. (2203 views) | |
| Tasted by forceberry on 7/9/2019 & rated 89 points: A blend of Sangiovese (80%), Cabernet Sauvignon (15%) and Cabernet Franc (5%). Aged for 12 months in new French oak barriques. 13,5% alcohol. Tasted blind. Deep and only barely translucent cherry red color with a hint of developed mahogany hue. The nose feels very developed and even rather tertiary with aromas of prunes and dried cherries, some soy sauce, a little bit of beef jerky, light raisiny notes of oxidation, a hint of ripe blackcurrant and a touch of savory old wood. I'm guessing 1980's Bordeaux at this point. The wine is dry, full-bodied and very structured on the palate with aged, earthy and very tertiary flavors of sour cherries, fresh blackcurrants, some wizened black cherries, a little bit of leather, light bittersweet notes of black chocolate, developed hints of beef jerky and soy sauce and a touch of tobacco. The wine is still impressively structured with its high acidity and assertive, grippy tannins. The finish is very grippy and tightly-knit with intense, dry and tertiary flavors of earth, some sour cherry bitterness, a little bit of soy sauce, light sweeter notes of raisins, a hint of beef jerky and a touch of savory oak spice. I was quite certain this was an older Bordeaux, most likely from the mid 1980's. I was surprised to learn that, first, this was from the 21st century and, secondly, it was a Sangiovese-driven blend, not a Bordeaux blend. Certainly the Cab Sauvignon components did show as notes of blackcurrant that made me think instantly of Bordeaux, but I was very surprised to learn how very evolved this vintage was. I'm not sure if this was just a lesser bottle, or if this particular vintage has just developed at much faster pace than the surrounding ones, but I must admit that I've had some Tignanello wines from the 1970's that have tasted less evolved. This was an enjoyable aged wine, but ultimately not what I'd have in mind when popping open a bottle of Tig. (1665 views) | |
| Tasted by 818wines on 7/1/2019 & rated 91 points: Still has lots of time left. (2380 views) | |
| Tasted by maxima on 1/8/2019 & rated 93 points: Super beau vin encore une fois...souple, complexe, bien équilibré et tout simplement délicieux. Nez sur les épices, la terre, le cuir et les petits fruits rouges. En bouche, c'est raffiné avec une belle acidité. Des cerises et de la canneberge avec un peu de réglisse et de poivre. Les tanins sont granuleux et fins avec une finale super longue et tout en douceur. Encore une fois, une belle expérience et un superbe TIGN...constant! (4444 views) | |
| Tasted by Dimitris on 12/8/2018 & rated 91 points: Excellent stage at the time being (dec 2018) (3411 views) | |
| Tasted by wineismylife on 7/28/2018 & rated 93 points: WIML93 Dark garnet to purple color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of saddle leather, soapstone, dishwater and rusted iron. Flavors of boysenberries, raspberries and Bing cherries over an earthy finish. Tangy acidity, medium to firm tannin, full bodied. Drink over the short term. (4650 views) | |
| Tasted by SMZ on 6/11/2018 & rated 91 points: Nice and supple, but a little tight the first night (4656 views) | |
| Tasted by Paui on 2/18/2018 & rated 92 points: drunk over three days. Very primary, lots of fruit the first day. Smooth on day two. Best on day three, tannins and structure coming through. (5475 views) | |
| Tasted by dbenglis on 12/31/2017 & rated 89 points: Dark ruby, heat on the nose with a background of must. There is pleasant black fruit initially on the palette that develops into strong tannin (I don't mind this at all). This subsides after a decant. The 5% cab franc and 10 percent cab sauvignon lend to a nice Old World complexity. I purchased at HDH 6 bottles. I have 5 left and am not convinced that this wine is in its final march. (4742 views) | |
| Tasted by nouveau collector on 12/9/2017 & rated 91 points: Similar experience to other recent reviewers. It needed almost and hour to come to life after tasting a bit rasin-like upon opening. Still a dry finish but a nice flavour profile after two hours (kept cool in the fridge). The cork on this bottle was crumbing at the top but intact halfway down with a solid seal. Seems like near term drinking. (4944 views) | |
| Tasted by mottoman on 12/4/2017 & rated 93 points: I had the same experience as a recent Nov 2017 comment where once given some air, it opened up very nicely. The tannins have muted to be nice and smooth. Classic Super Tuscan taste. (3920 views) | |
| Tasted by Johehn on 11/11/2017 & rated 93 points: This was a surprise after seen the last comments on T-05. My bottle was magic. I was afraid it would die after 20 minutes, but still after 4 hours it kept on getting better... yummie, yummie. I say wait - not a big nose at first, but wait - air will give an experience to the balance... smells very Tuscany, almost like great Brunello (3202 views) | |
| Tasted by Jurgens on 9/9/2017 & rated 90 points: Over the hill but still very good (3792 views) | |
| Tasted by MikePVD on 7/1/2017 & rated 90 points: Brick red color. Red fruits typical of sangiovese on the nose. Medium body. Fine tannins. Good acidity. Has lost some fruit. Did improve subtly over 2 hours. At or just past peak. (5021 views) | |
| Tasted by Yagil on 6/25/2017 & rated 90 points: translucent red-purple fresh red fruits nose, oxidised medium bodied, soft tannins, red fruits, over the peak, though still enjoyable. (4678 views) | |
| Tasted by Yorgos on 6/11/2017 & rated 91 points: Initially reductive and closed. With aeration it revealed medium intensity scents of red and dark fruit, undergrowth and sweet spice. A tad tired on the nose however. the palate was lively and full of life, with round tannins and balancing acidity with medium to long finish. Quite nice. Decanting required due to quiet a bit of sediment.91-92 (4874 views) | |
| Tasted by Rixon on 5/27/2017 & rated 91 points: Vinet provas mot supertufft motstånd i en flajt, men klarar sig förvånansvärt fint. Dricks bra nu. (4944 views) | |
| Tasted by WildeMeeuw on 5/14/2017 & rated 79 points: Tasted several bottles in the last weeks that were in my cellar for years under optimal conditions. Wine is too old now. Seems slightly oxidated in the beginning, but 'dies in the glass'. (4186 views) | |
| Tasted by Robert_Lyle on 3/12/2017 & rated 86 points: Disappointing - not in a good place - and not going anywhere - drink up. (3852 views) | |
| Tasted by mmh on 1/2/2017 & rated 92 points: Quite big and powerful. On day one it was a bit anonymous with big, bold, modern fruit. On day two it was more complex and elegant. Not as big but more balanced and more to my liking. Apparently it could use some more time in the cellar to improve. (4214 views) | |
| Tasted by RockinCabs on 11/23/2016 & rated 93 points: Nose: Very perfumed and full of black cherry, raspberry, dark flowers, sweet oak and furniture polish. Palate: Initially needed time for the oak to integrate, but this became quite elegant. Suave layers of black fruit, red berries, oak and spice tones came through and the Sangiovese delivered a nice lifted element to this wine. Finish: long and a bit drying. This was excellent. I'll be on the lookout for more of the 2005. (4621 views) | |
| Tasted by WineGuyDelMar on 11/21/2016 & rated 92 points: Losing some fruit but still a really good wine. The nose is a little musty, barnyard and has a nice medium/full mouth feel with lots of earth and minerality. I'm not sure this is going to get much better at this point. (4412 views) | |
| Tasted by NickP on 9/26/2016 & rated 93 points: Paired with a wonderful housemade tagliatelle with real, homemade Bolognese sauce, this was a terrific pairing and a real treat. The wine was fragrant and had a beautiful bouquet of dark fruit and some funk while decanting. Color was red-purple but with a bit of brick showing on the edges. Balance was excellent between acid, tannin and alcohol. On the palate the fruit was plums, dark berries perhaps a touch of fig, cherry, and then the funkier elements came out. Some barn (but not a lot) a bit of leather/tobacco. Terrific, long finish. Overall a great wine with a great meal. I do think this wine - at least this bottle - is at its peak and unless well-maintained not sure it would last more than a couple years. (5037 views) | |
| Tasted by Adonisd1956 on 7/30/2016 & rated 93 points: Saddle leather, pipe tobacco, black plum on the nose. Fresh hint of fruit on entry! Very soft tannins, finish is really enjoyable. This is really good. IMHO. Glad I have a few more bottles. (5093 views) | |
| Tasted by Arch57 on 5/7/2016 & rated 95 points: My daughter and son-in-law surprised us by driving up from NYC on Saturday to cook my wife an Italian dinner for Mother's Day, which was well appreciated as we drove home from a road trip to NC and VA. I ran down to the cellar to pick a few wines to match with eggplant parm and homemade sauce and the Tignanello would fit the bill. Very elegant wine in a perfect drinking window with a nose you can detect 2" above the rim and a long lasting finish. Superb! (5756 views) | |
| Tasted by chatters on 4/19/2016: working with wine 2016 seminar 1 - tuscany (Hilton Hotel, Sydney): Warm and welcoming, leather, slight oxidation, tiny touches of balsamic, dark fruits over spice and mushroom. Lovely nose. In the mouth the wine is juicy and fleshy, tiny touches of white pepper on the palate with beautifully integrated fruit and tannins with slight herbaceous notes joining spice on the long finish. Very nice and in a good place for me. Lovely in fact. (5692 views) | |
| Tasted by clarktoews on 4/14/2016 & rated 93 points: a BIG BIG wine (4915 views) | |
| Tasted by stockshooter on 3/27/2016 & rated 94 points: Decanted for 1hr+ then drank over 3hrs ... just a little sediment .. opened up a bit more after 2hrs+. Not a lot on the nose (not unusual for the '05), but a hint of dark berries, cherries. Lots of dark fruit, berries and black currants with very smooth tannins .. Very clean & balanced with that rustic sangiovese 'Tig' taste. Overall one of the best '05's opened up in recent time! Great way to kick off BBQ season! Paired with BBQ steak, roasted hasselback potatoes & veggies. Great bottle! No doubt many years left easily! 94+ (4712 views) | |
| Tasted by Libiamo! on 2/26/2016 & rated 90 points: Half way between the leaner 2001 and the plush 2003. Nose not as expressive as the other two (shut down at the moment?) On the palate, dark fruit, dark chocolate, velvety, ripe, juicy tannins. Needs another 5 years. (4314 views) | |
| Tasted by zipcyn on 2/24/2016: Blush-peachy, orange. Aroma: Flint, lighter scent. Palate: nutty. med tannin. Med body (3156 views) | |
| Tasted by NickyBull on 8/20/2015 & rated 92 points: Decanted 2 hours prior, some sediment, however the air really helped the wine open up. Great color, dark rich fruit, dark chocolate on the front end, nice long finish. Last of the 2005's, now on to the 2006's. (6096 views) | |
| Tasted by Buick455 on 8/15/2015 & rated 93 points: Very good. Deep dark red/black color. Still had lots of fruit, not the in your face fruit. But the balanced, mellowed fruit that assures that the wine has many more years. It still had some tannin. Drank over 2 hours, didn't change much. Needs more air/time to change. Long finish. (5278 views) | |
| Tasted by Tim Heaton on 8/2/2015: Nothing like my previous experience, this managed some prettiness, but remained fairly linear and compact on the night. With too many bottles already open, this had nearly 2/3 left for night 2 where this showed much more of its potential, its inner beauty. Medium-bodied, elegant and built to last, let this rest another 5 years if you want the complete package. 13,5% abv., recommended Double decanted (lots of sediment), served non-blind 4 hours later. HOLD. https://italianwine.blog/ (6318 views) | |
| Tasted by MNig on 7/11/2015 & rated 92 points: The bouquet is quite lovely here. Morello cherry, black currant, leather, tobacco, prune, dried fig, cardamom and nutmeg. I have aromas of sweetish fruit on the palate. Dark berries and cherry, along with leather, a hint of aceto balsamico and wood. Prominent, but ripe and rather smooth tannins, good structure, full-bodied and higher alcohol. Long-lasting finish. This has aged rather well and is quite fun at the moment. Drink or hold. Schattenmorelle, Cassis, LEder, Tabak, Dörrpflaume, getrocknete Feige, Kardamon, Muskatnuss. Süßliche Frucht, präsente aber reife und weiche Tannine, gute Säure, körperreich, kräftiger Alkohol. Dunkle Beeren, Kirsche, Leder und ein Hauch Aceto Balsamico. Langer Abgang und schöner Trinkfluss. Hat sich gut entwickelt. (2068 views) | |
| Tasted by vinovin on 5/18/2015 & rated 93 points: Sanibel 2015 with Dave. Incredibly well balanced with loads of fruit. Wish I had a case! (6089 views) | |
| Tasted by Poisey on 4/18/2015 & rated 94 points: Alluring nose with bright red fruit, herbs, currants and damp underbrush. So concentrated it just explodes on the finish. Secondary flavors just starting to emerge. This is in a good place right now. Integrated yet dusty drying tannin. So fresh and vibrant. This gets better and better the longer it sits in air. Complex and Structured. Decanted 3 hours. Drink now-2020 (5894 views) | |
| Tasted by KVM on 4/17/2015: Very dark. Powerful nose of black currant and later black currant liqueur and vanilla. In the mouth it is blackcurrant, considerable concentration and a tannic finish. Drank along side the 2006 which was lighter on its feet and my preferred bottle. Very good in a napa Cabernet style. Think I'll move it into a “warmer” spot in the cellar, because it is not maturing. (3775 views) | |
| Tasted by danielbleier on 4/3/2015 & rated 92 points: I thought this had a classic super tuscan profile - with the flower and currant aroma from a cab, and the grip and bright cherry of a sangiovese. (3915 views) | |
| Tasted by roybivens on 1/24/2015 & rated 92 points: Incredibly enjoyable. A classic that did not disappoint. Score [ 50 + 5 + 13 + 17 + 7 ] = 92 (4645 views) | |
| Tasted by KVM on 12/20/2014: Well balanced in every regard (4511 views) | |
| Tasted by brunellolover on 9/23/2014 & rated 90 points: Opened for 4 hours in bottle ( should have decanted ) before tasting. The wine was very tight, with a restrained to very limited nose and aggressive tannins. Continued to taste for 8 hrs before leaving it with cork in it for 24 hours. Much better the next night but still a restrained wine. Very much an old world wine, which I like , but I had hope for more fruit and a more aromatic wine. Good not great at present. More time in the cellar. (5794 views) | |
| Tasted by briquette on 8/31/2014 & rated 94 points: winner of the night for an italian wine dinner--even over some really good 04 brunellos (5385 views) | |
| Tasted by jctra on 8/24/2014 & rated 94 points: This wine is a beauty now. Drink today or hold it 5 more years. (5341 views) | |
| Tasted by jcasey555 on 8/10/2014 & rated 90 points: Great nose anise camphor, dark fruit. Finish a bit tannic (5023 views) | |
| Tasted by MJB on 4/12/2014 & rated 95 points: Fantastic with a medium rare filet mignon.... (6576 views) | |
| Tasted by scott w on 4/12/2014 & rated 93 points: Very aromatic lights up the whole room, blackberry cassis, leather, earth strong but smooth/ sweet tannin, medium plus acid makes for a long finish. Right where I like it! (5037 views) | |
| Tasted by Sethbo11 on 3/9/2014 & rated 92 points: Decanted 3 hours and it was still too tannic. Lots of potential. (5729 views) | |
| Tasted by d'Artagnan on 2/27/2014 & rated 90 points: Verticale Tignanello: Un nez sur le cuir et les cerises rouges. Bouche mûre et ronde, avec du fruit et de bons tanins enrobés, dans un style qui me parait un peu plus moderne. Bien fait. 90-91 pts (5957 views) | |
| Tasted by JulianSkeels on 2/7/2014 & rated 94 points: Enjoyed this. 60min double decant, but could have done with 90mins. Great with pizza. Sweet entry (blackberry and plum?), followed tannic dry finish. Will be much better in 5yrs, prime time 2018-2025? With extra secondary complexity this will be wonderful. Still have heavy chest infection and cold, so more detail with future bottles. (6050 views) | |
| Tasted by Life At Your Leisure 🍷 on 2/2/2014 & rated 92 points: Just tasted a 2005 Antinori Tignanello from Toscana. Dark ruby color turning violet at the rim with a nose of tobacco, leather and dried herbs. The palate is bold, rigidly structured, dry and intense with flavors of espresso, black currant, suede leather and graphite. Finishes long and sumptuous with hints of smoked oak and vanilla. Delicious! Drink now with 30 minutes of decanting until 2025 (4752 views) | |
| Tasted by Midde on 1/19/2014 & rated 89 points: Ive had 5-6 different vintages now from tignanello and the 2005 is the one i have liked the least. nose was nothing speciall but the mid pallet and the finnished was good. (4968 views) | |
| Tasted by Tim Heaton on 1/18/2014: Slow-O one hour, served double-blind. Dark brick-red core, no sign of age. Opens with aromas of hot stones, iodine, black cherry, a healthy dose of funk-a-licious, and a peppercorn or two. Still somewhat backward on the medium-bodied palate, this instantly displays great structure, and compellingly honest purity. I named this Mighty Joe Young - it's a larger than life bruiser (if a traditionally-styled/built wine can be), in the best sense of the word, but just too young to be fully expressive. 13,5% abv, highly recommended. I don't own any, which makes me a fool. But now that I know, this is a (no-brainer) future purchase. https://italianwine.blog/ (4810 views) | |
| Tasted by andremauro on 1/4/2014 & rated 90 points: Vinho pronto para beber. Excelente!!! (4395 views) | |
| Tasted by CarTer on 12/25/2013: Natal 2013. Muito elegante. (4659 views) | |
| Tasted by Santamonicawine on 12/14/2013 & rated 96 points: Could the best wine I have ever had. Black cherry, smooth (4683 views) | |
| Tasted by jcasey555 on 12/2/2013 & rated 92 points: The tannins have really softened and the nose is exquisite. (4484 views) | |
| Tasted by Tony T on 11/3/2013 & rated 93 points: Tignanello never disappoints. What a great wine! (4956 views) | |
| Tasted by Yorgos on 10/23/2013 & rated 94 points: Decanted for an hour. Dense and complex nose with black and red fruit, currants, herbal spice and hints of olive. Full palate with lots of fruit and herbal notes which become more clear in the med to long finish. Oak well integrated. A great wine; i will try the one left after a few years. (4247 views) | |
| Tasted by dron_ap on 9/23/2013 & rated 94 points: Great wine: smooth, but still very very young. Very much left banked with no hint of Italy. Extremely pleasant and smooth finish. keep (5461 views) | |
| Tasted by Tarrant on 9/21/2013 & rated 96 points: This was one of the best wines we've had in a long time, close to perfection and extraordinary - Dark, full bodied with a nose of black fruit, plum, cigar box, earthiness and vanilla, excellent structure and balance, interesting, silky smooth on the palate with amazing length, what great wine should be (96 Points). (5113 views) | |
| Tasted by rexmerlot on 7/20/2013 & rated 91 points: Same as prior note. Great wine. Very smooth. Drinking well right now (5888 views) | |
| Tasted by RockinCabs on 6/17/2013 & rated 92 points: Nose: Brooding Blackberry, Currant and Cigar/Leather. Very dark but perfumed with a licorice element. Palate: Cross between bordeaux and CA Cab on the palate with great dense fruit, but the elegant tannin profile and brett of a good aged bordeaux. Finish: Tart with red raspberry fruit notes and sage/eucalyptus. More leather as well. Again had this from 375ml (6376 views) | |
| Tasted by wallstreet on 6/7/2013 & rated 91 points: Very good wine, decanted for approx. 1 hour. Wine still needs some more time to be at it's best. Not quite at the level of 04 or 06, but still a very nice wine that should improve with 3-5 more years on its side. (5875 views) | |
| Tasted by Ramberg on 5/9/2013 & rated 92 points: A really good Tuscan wine from a very good vintage. This wine is so very typical Toscana in style. Nice signs of beginning maturity. A good and red fruit filled nose, with Tuscan cherries, olives, earth and a touch of truffle, and fine Cab Franc herbal spices showing. On the palate it is full with plenty of dark cherries, some earthiness, very good acidity and finely grinded tannins. Ripe and balanced, with a fairly long finish. Very nice showing tonight, drinking very well now, but no need to rush, as this will continue to develop. (6407 views) | |
| Tasted by cojunbali on 3/31/2013 & rated 94 points: decanted for two hours and paired with a roast with a rosemary and garlic marinade. ruby red in the glass. cherry, earth, leather and chocolate on the nose. very complex wine. lots of cherry and dark red fruit. leather, chocolate and wet forest floor. smooth but firm tannins laced throughout the palate with good acidity with a round mouth feel. excellent balance and a long silky finish. paired perfectly with the roast. can easily age for another 5 years. well done. (6073 views) | |
| Tasted by jctra on 3/15/2013 & rated 93 points: Not as good as 2004 but still one of my favorite Supertuscan. Will hold my last bottle for two more years. (5385 views) | |
| Tasted by nortonnose on 3/11/2013 & rated 92 points: Slow oxed from 750ml for about an hour (no decanter available), then slowly sipped with friends over olives, cheese and crackers for the next two hours. Fine wine obviously, but still needs at least a couple more years to integrate. Beautiful deep garnet color. Nose and palate were both a bit reticent; not surprisingly, Night Two revealed much more of its character. Wonderful boysenberry and plum nose. Some wonderful vegetal notes on the palate (brought out by the touch of Cab Franc?). Medium finish (even on Night Two). Hold for 3-7 more years. (5427 views) | |
| Tasted by Arch57 on 3/1/2013 & rated 94 points: I am definitely tossing a 94 pointer on this one. I had the pleasure of sampling this at an Antinori tasting at my local wine shop last Wednesday along with the 2009 vintage. The 09 was too young to evaluate but the 05 was perfect and they were blowing out the last 11 bottles had in inventory so I grabbed two. Opened but not decanted at 3pm and served at 6pm as we made a bouillobase with mussels, shrimp and oysters over linguini and of course lots of garlic! This wine rocked! Color showed no signs of age and the nose was pure Tuscan delight, leather, forest floor, red fruit, etc. Paired perfectly with the dinner and got even better after the dishes were washed and we savored the last glass. Bravo! (5176 views) | |
| Tasted by rhpolk on 2/15/2013 & rated 93 points: 2005 Antinori Tignanello was a perfect super tuscan to take to a great Italian restaurant. Beautiful dark purple, mild fruit, tobacco flavor. It has aged perfectly. It's might improve a little more, but my guess is that the fruit is fading. If you like fruit- drink it this year. If you like a little more age- drink in 2014. (5130 views) | |
| Tasted by kirschke on 1/26/2013 & rated 96 points: Unbelievable bottle and understandably my wife's all time favorite. Perfectly balanced, well structured and perfect finish... (5223 views) | |
| Tasted by BillyT on 1/16/2013 & rated 92 points: Previous notes apply however it is no longer in a dumb phase, no longer needs extended decanting. It was absolutely smooth, elegant and an exceptional wine. Tobacco, mocha, cherry, allot going on. Well integrated tannins good acidity but I think it is either entering or at its peak so I suggest trying now and determine for yourself. The additional time I waited made this well worth the wait. Great effort. Oh, and while I know this is Sangiovese blend it comes across like a 2nd or 3rd growth Bordeaux. (5248 views) | |
| Tasted by jcasey555 on 1/13/2013 & rated 90 points: A touch of cork but otherwise classic super tuscan. (4801 views) | |
| Tasted by Miceri on 12/28/2012 & rated 92 points: Dark red; fresh fruity nose of ripe mulberries; nicely balanced and nice depth, some tannins (5296 views) | |
| Tasted by jctra on 12/26/2012 & rated 93 points: Dried herbs, alpine flowers, berries jam. On the palate, herbs, leather, berries jam. Pronounced tannins. Medium body. Extremely long, tannic finish. (5005 views) | |
| Tasted by Rani on 10/31/2012 & rated 91 points: Popped and poured. Huge nose of crushed berries, rhubarb and dried herbs. Good acidity and fat tannins. Still quite young and would benefit from a few more years of cellaring. (6162 views) | |
| Tasted by KVM on 10/28/2012 & rated 91 points: Decanted. Med dark red, ruby edge. Black currant and meat. Floral and pretty. The tannin is firm, some spice with the dark red fruit and oak on the finish. Med body, medium concentration and very long. Impress your guests at Morton's! (5249 views) | |
| Tasted by AlanM68 on 10/7/2012 & rated 92 points: 18 months since last tried. Still needs 2 hours in the decanter. Tannins very smooth and everything integrated. Black fruits, liquorice and still a bit of that aniseed I think. A very enjoyable wine ... Mind you, spotted a bottle of the 2001 in the cellar that I'd forgotten about so that might be next. (5817 views) | |
| Tasted by carlsport on 7/30/2012 & rated 91 points: Drank well with gourmet pizza at Settebellos in Pasadena. Black fruits, some meatiness and really quite complex with fairly heavy but well-integrated tannins. (6461 views) | |
| Tasted by emdub on 6/17/2012 & rated 92 points: Drank at Spinasse in Seatlle right after a mind blowing 97 Barolo. This was a much different animal. Not near as powerful, but great in it's own right. The Cab and Merlot were present. Lots of glycerin on the palate with beautiful strawberry and sour cherry notes. Paired well with pasta. Will let my last bottle sit for 5 years. (7029 views) | |
| Tasted by Jochems on 6/3/2012 & rated 90 points: Deep ruby/red color. Full aromas of black fruit, wet earth, some meat and hints of eucalyptus. Full bodied on the palate, nicely integrated with smooth tannins and fresh fruit. The finish is medium-long and slightly drying. This wine is well balanced and still has some structure left. But I would not wait many years to consume it. Drink now - 2015. (6753 views) | |
| Tasted by David_T on 5/19/2012 & rated 92 points: Second Annual WLTV Forum Philly offline (Sonata Restaurant, Philadelphia): Complex nose- spice, earth, herbs, funk, dark fruit. The palate is very tannic, this is very young- tight but elegant underneath. Red fruits, herbs and spice, acidic with a long finish. I would love to try another in 5-10 years and it should be beautiful. (7334 views) | |
| Tasted by SirCabAlot on 2/8/2012 & rated 92 points: Drink it often. One of the better vintages in my opinion. Delicious. Tannins are long. Blackberry jam notes. (8167 views) | |
| Tasted by Henry Miller on 11/28/2011 & rated 92 points: This is hitting its stride now. Last year was still grainy and a bit chunky. One of the few Super Tuscans that still taste like Tuscan wines should taste. Expensive, but better deal than often leaner, high acidity Brunello. Comes around a little faster too. Has at least 5 years left. What a difference a little Cabernet can make.... (9943 views) | |
| Tasted by Zinlady on 10/23/2011 & rated 92 points: - Brick color. It's in total harmony with a full body. Round texture with a long finish. (9640 views) | |
| Tasted by BillyT on 10/10/2011 & rated 92 points: I'm wondering if the 1.5 hour decant was not enough or is this wine in a dumb phase. Color is deep garnet to the rim with just a very slight hint of brick as you get to the rim. Legs are strong and supple lingering down the side of the glass. Nose seems of black fruit, rasberries, strawberries, chocolate, leather, beef, blood, white pepper, menthol. 85% Sangiovese, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon e 5% Cabernet Franc and very expressive of the Sangiovese but the Cabernet Sauvignon falls to the Cabernet Franc. Mid palate of deep dark chocolate, black and red fruit, silky tannins and bright acidity and spice on both the tip of the tongue and on the finish with a lingering herbal after taste. This wine is evolving nicely after several hours. I would continue my previous openings at 4 or more hours before drinking as in my previous note. (9773 views) | |
| Tasted by Marcyrillo on 9/30/2011 & rated 95 points: Equilibrio perfeito, bela complexidade. Um vinho profundo em camadas e com taninos muito finos. Demais! Foi especial pois estavamos com o Augusto (da Renata) e ficamos sabendo hoje que estavamos gravidos! Ele jantou hoje em casa. (9969 views) | |
| Tasted by carlsport on 7/24/2011 & rated 92 points: Had with friends at Osteria Firenze. Very nice complexity and a great finsih. Probably would have benefited from a longer decant (we gave it 1/2 hour). (10465 views) | |
| Tasted by Miceri on 6/24/2011 & rated 95 points: Dark red brownish rim; deep intense concentrated nose, blackcurrant, mulberry, caramel; sweet powerful concentrated well-balanced deep intense; nice aftertaste; an excellent wine now but I believe will improve even more over time (10979 views) | |
| Tasted by wineretriever on 5/7/2011 & rated 92 points: Only opened just over an hour before we drank - good thing we did. A very floral nose, roses with a sulphuric quality. Is that the Cab? First glass continued the cabernet line, soft tannins combining with tobacco leaf and berries. Second glass was a bit more integrated, but then the wine hit a bad spot that makes me skeptical of the longevity. (11388 views) | |
| Tasted by AlanM68 on 4/2/2011 & rated 93 points: - Crimsom color and aromas of licorice anise. It's balanced and has flavours of cherry, licorice anise and vanilla with a medium/full body. Smooth texture with a long finish - This will sound funny perhaps but on the nose, straight from a 30 min (only, I know) decant this smelt of a aniseed. On the mouth I thought of cherries and which acidity - like a Brunello of the same age would taste. Odd perhaps, but that's how it came over to me. This wine has time ahead of it for sure. I'll wait before I touch the remaining bottles in then cellar. (12144 views) | |
| Tasted by emdub on 3/29/2011 & rated 93 points: Cabernet hits the front palate, while the plums, prunes, raisins, transition into red fruits. Leather, dirt, herbs all accent the red fruits on the finish. Would love to taste this in 3-5 years. (12451 views) | |
| Tasted by RockinCabs on 3/19/2011 & rated 92 points: Nose: Leather, Cocoa, Cherry, Strong Florals, Marrow Bones and a hint of Lemon Peel. Palate: Enters with sharp acids, Cola and Red Fruits, smooths out with Leather/Cocoa and tobacco in the midpalate. Finish: Moderate, but shows lenghty tanins. Dusty cocoa and red berries linger. Good wine that definately needs time. Less voluptuous than the 2004. (12154 views) | |
| Tasted by Xtriguy on 3/19/2011 & rated 93 points: Nose of oak and rose pedals, earth, both dark and red fruit. Great balance of old world and new in style. A little rusticity with great structure and depth of flavor. Lingering finish. (12102 views) | |
| Tasted by BailliSacks on 3/12/2011 & rated 92 points: To this novice super-T drinker, this felt a lot like Bordeaux. Huge and concentrated, very friendly, definitely modern but dryer and steelyer than most new world stuff. I liked it a lot. Felt like it was fighting itself a bit, and i suspect it will benefit greatly from another 5 or so years in the bottle. I feel unqualified to rate this immature wine of an unfamiliar genre, but I'd say at least 92, maybe more in the future. (11788 views) | |
| Tasted by Renegade on 1/29/2011 & rated 94 points: This wine has a dark ruby red color to it, medium bodied and 13.5% alcohol. It gives off aromas of ripe cherries, leather, cocoa powder and pencil shavings. It tastes of cherries, cocoa, leather and a little earth. It is not ready yet, give it 5 more years in the cellar and it should be drinking really good. This should be a good wine 12 to 15 years from vintage date. (12624 views) | |
| Tasted by winejow on 1/9/2011 & rated 90 points: Decanted and drank immediately with excellent cheeses. After hearing about how brash this wine was, I was surprised at its subtlety and balance. Solid nose. Dark color and lush texture. Flavors of blackberry, chocolate. A well made wine but overpriced. (12577 views) | |
| Tasted by wineguy58 on 1/1/2011 flawed bottle: BRET ran a muck that didn't blow off (12321 views) | |
| Tasted by Anflynn on 12/17/2010 & rated 94 points: Another excellent wine. Very well balanced between the leather and the fruit, just what I have come to expect from this wine. (12663 views) | |
| Tasted by johnnyo on 12/11/2010 & rated 93 points: Fantastic wine! Beautiful nose of a dusty cedar chest filled with cherries and plums. On the palate layers of red cherry, stewed strawberry, ripe plum, vanilla, pipe tobacco and leather. Exacting acidity with lovely lingering finish. (12753 views) | |
| Tasted by wallstreet on 9/30/2010 & rated 90 points: another nice experience. Not as good as the 04, but still very good and very food friendly. (13667 views) | |
| Tasted by Winebof on 7/30/2010 & rated 94 points: Pretty outstanding - especially with food. My only bottle but seemingly just beginning to open up, with plenty left in the tank. Tignanello would be beautiful if one happened to crack one at its peak. (13944 views) | |
| Tasted by BillyT on 7/2/2010 & rated 92 points: I opened this bottle in the morning before work for dinner at 7 later that night. Definitely improved the quality of this wine. This wine has always been a favorite but the 05 has been very closed. Last night it was smooth and elegant with dark fruit, cherry, leather on the nose and palate with exceptionally integrated tannins and a lingering sweet cherry finish. I wish I could say more but it was my birthday and we drank more than analyzed :-). (13833 views) | |
| Tasted by BillyT on 5/22/2010 & rated 91 points: Along with Turnbull one of my favorites of the night. (13381 views) | |
| Tasted by wineismylife on 5/21/2010 & rated 91 points: CellarTracker Texas Offline - Part One (San Antonio, TX): WIML91-92 Allowed to slow-O about 10 hours. Garnet color in glass, pretty hue. Nose of leather, plums and berries. Flavors of berries, cherries and licorice. Bright acidity, firm tannins, medium to full bodied. Drink now with some air or continue to hold. (14174 views) | |
| Tasted by Tag01 on 5/9/2010 & rated 92 points: Decanted for 2.5 hours Deep dark red, homogeneous colour. Thick and opaque. Sweet cherries on the nose. Some cedar notes. Sweet cotton candy Well integrated tannins even for a young Tig. Med-long finish with nice fruit on the front end and bitter dark chocolate on back end. Very nice (12989 views) | |
| Tasted by Jhcwine on 5/9/2010 & rated 92 points: Actually not sure of the year of this bottle (not shown on my tasting note). Not alot of notes here. Nose - Fairly complex. Palette - Fuller body, some complexity, still abit tannic. Overpriced at $60 for 375 ml (half bottle). (13184 views) | |
| Tasted by Tyler_at_WWD on 5/6/2010 & rated 92 points: I immediately pick up on really rich floral tones on the nose. There is also a cherry component, but also something that reminds me of fresh sliced tomatoes. There is a definite terroir to this wine and I feel like I’m in Tuscany as I’m sniffing it. There are brown sugar and cranberry notes with coffee beans and stone mingling flawlessly together to create a really unique, complex nose. The palate opens on ripe dark fruit, dark stone, and a mix of pepper and clove. The fruit is supple and intense at the same time, and I pick up on subtle herbal notes, caramel, and white chocolate tones throughout the mid palate. The finish is long and elegant with very soft pomegranate and brown butter tones running strongly through it. This is an awesome wine, very nice balance of ripeness and supple tannin. It’s very smooth, rich, and comes across as being very well made. Even though at just shy of $100, this wine is nowhere near low priced, I would say that it is an excellent special occasion wine worth buying. Source: What's Worth Drinking: Post #12: Antinori Tasting Part 3 (http://whatsworthdrinking.com/2010/05/06/post-12-antinori-tasting-part-3/ ) (9284 views) | |
| Tasted by lumpyelbow on 4/30/2010 & rated 91 points: Ordered at the Keg. While it was decanting we had a glass of St Francis Cabernet (very enjoyable). Quite young, lots of brassy bits waiting to calm down. Elegant but slightly rustic nose, definitely showing its pedigree (there's quality here). Picked up hints of pepper, and typical Tuscan notes of cherries et al. Keep for a few years before trying again. (10792 views) | |
| Tasted by Michael Mortensen on 3/21/2010: Pæn vin med fornuftig frugt og toscanske urter, men mangler spændstighed og nerve. Skuffende. (10843 views) | |
| Tasted by WannabeRenaissanceMan on 3/19/2010 & rated 87 points: Nose was cherries, peppers and a bit of mint. It was dry and earthy on the palate with hints of cherry and peppers. Spicier than I expected. It was definitely a bit young and could have benefited from a few more years in the cellar. But in a few years I could be dead, so I might as well try it now :) Personally, for my palate, I didn't like this wine. However, this was my first "SuperTuscan", so while I was surprised I didn't like it given all the hype surrounding it, it could be because my palate isn't that developed yet. (10538 views) | |
| Tasted by mmh on 3/6/2010 & rated 92 points: Decanted for a few hours, yet it was a bit mute on the nose at first. Opened up nicely with some swirling in the glass. Lots of berries and some perfume on the nose. Bordeaux like, actually, and very good. Tannic and young but still very good on the palate. It felt more closed than 15 months ago when i had it without decanting. (11127 views) | |
| Tasted by Khamen on 2/4/2010 & rated 91 points: Seems to be popular with some forum regulars recently so time to join the fun... Splash decant, quite a purple tinge here but very bright. The initial hit on the nose made my night - Milano salami! Throw in some charcoal bar-b-q'd chicken in there and you have a truly original nose. Some olive oil and herby scrub as well. Savoury, spicy and appetising. Young and tight attack but plenty of concentration in here and ripe plum, cherries and clove. Quite a big whack of oak (seem to see a lot of this from the 2005 Tuscans. Maybe covering some cracks from the less than perfect vintage?). Give it 3 it 4 years and you'll be rewarded but I just love that trashy street-party nose right now. 91+ EDIT : +24 hours in decanter. Nose is much less fun now, full of bright cherries but the riotous carnival of yesterday seems to be over and the hangover is ensuing... Fruit showing the first signs of drying out on the palate, but still good. Strong grippy tannins back-end, and noticeably more sangiovese (and oak!) in character now. In fact the cab seems to have absconded overnight. Decant for 30 mins or so then drink it over the course of an evening. (10461 views) | |
| Tasted by ikkaariainen on 2/3/2010 & rated 91 points: Already very good, will however clearly improve with more aging and anticipate concomitant improvement in ratings score of at least 1-2 points. Years of cellaring potential left. Enjoyed recently with good CT wine buddy neighborbill and spouses as part of a pasta cook-off challenge recently held at our house. Big wine, very dark, big mouth feel, starting to balance out but still quite tannic, long lingering pleasant aftertaste. Huge nose of oak, blueberry and cassis, primary flavors included oak, terroir, allspice, black pepper and development of cigar box and tar later on the palate. Too expensive to be a reasonable QPR, still highly recommend this wine. Will hold off on last bottle for at least a couple of years. (9634 views) | |
| Tasted by wallstreet on 2/3/2010: Opened about 1/2 hour before consuming. No decanting. The nose was filled with blueberry and rasberry scent. Wine took about 1 hour to really open up. While the wine was young of course, it offers a pleasurable experience. An easy drinker if you know what I mean. the mid palate was consistent and even for a young wine was somewhat integrated. Time will improve this wine, but it is rather enjoyable at this young stage, but built to last many years for sure. Medum and satisfying finish, not terribly long. My wife and sister in law loved this wine and paired it with a baked salmon dish. Perfect compliment to my pasta dinner. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED (9957 views) | |
| Tasted by nzinkgraf on 11/19/2009: Chianti (Waterford Wine Co., Milwaukee): Thoughts of corn sweetness coming off the nose. at first i'm not really able to get passed this. a leaner body, but substantial oak off the nose. decidedly blacker off the nose. quite the structure. Medium to Medium+ body. more darkly fruited. ben calls blue fruit. orange rind and blackcurrant. florals really aren't even an afterthought. 5 hours in...that corn sweet is showing as an amalgam of honey, peanut, chocolate. Introducing more mineral depth to the nose. Green turned to mineral. Attempting to show damp earthiness. that is also part of the corn sweet. Yes vs. Cepparello, bigger, softer, and more supple tannin. Full minus body with textural grit. This has really opened wildly. (10757 views) | |
| Tasted by Ben Christiansen on 11/19/2009: There is a thought floating around that the "corn / nut" note is Brett. But another thought is that its oak showing off a bit. More open than last I had it (a year ago). Just a tiny hint of bluefruit in it which I would associate with the Cabernet. But just open so we shall see if it comes together. The intital palate is silky but then there is definately grip and power. Closed off right now. We shall have to see how it opens. (9892 views) | |
| Tasted by SoCal on 11/5/2009: Nice wine but needs time to resolve the finish. For me I would give it time. (9918 views) | |
| Tasted by mdenigris3 on 10/24/2009 & rated 94 points: Had two bottles in Atlanta during CEDIA. Outstanding nose, drinking nicely right now. (10055 views) | |
| Tasted by rexmerlot on 10/15/2009 & rated 90 points: Dark ruby colour. Old world nose. Smoke, Dark Cherries. On the palate soft tannins, plums. Nice wine. (10062 views) | |
| Tasted by Pavel Trenka on 9/10/2009 & rated 95 points: Superb wine! Very dark color, lots of cigar smoke, barrique, black cherries and plums, full bodied with an almost sweet aftertaste, deliciously complex tannins slowly vaning from the palate for an eternity, at least a minute of pure indulgence. Bought another bottle right away (Restaurant in Prague, with MK) (9346 views) | |
| Tasted by Wrighty on 9/8/2009 & rated 92 points: Half price in Harlan's in HK so just about reasonable! And surprisingly good - mentally I don't rate Tig but my scores tell me otherwise and this was another very good wine. Not formal notes but very clean, balanced with decent fruit and a good finish. It could even tempt me back - none of the mucky dirty notes I recall. (9007 views) | |
| Tasted by wineismylife on 7/14/2009 & rated 93 points: WIML92-93 Tasted July 14, 2009 off a restaurant wine list. Opened and decanted. Followed over about 90 minutes. Dark garnet color in the glass, clear hue throughout. The nose on this wine is all that and a bag of chips. Nose of saddle soap, rose petals and black berries; very floral in nature. This youthful wine is still a little tight on the palate giving way to flavors of black berries, black cherries and a dash of currants. Bright acidity, firm tannins, full bodied. Continue to hold for at least another year or two before trying again. (9225 views) | |
| Tasted by MHildbold on 7/12/2009 & rated 89 points: For all the hype about this wine, I thought it was just ok. Certainly not worth the $110 price tag. Nose: candied strawberry fruit, bit of leafy forest floor, briar, pine resin. Slightly hot. Palate: strawberry and cherry fruit, slight savory leather character, silky w/ decent grip, medium + acidity. Definitely needs much more time in bottle. Hopefully it will develop into something more elegant. (8940 views) | |
| Tasted by keelegl on 6/6/2009 & rated 93 points: Off the list at Al Veluu in Lake Como. Deep, almost black in color with a pretty nose of crushed berries, sweet tobacco and spice. Full bodied with juicy dark fruits on the palate with nice balance and a longish finish. Accessible now, but should improve with med-term cellaring. (8878 views) | |
| Tasted by uncdebo on 5/14/2009 & rated 91 points: decanted 3 hours...still hot with firm tanins. drinking very well after 5 hours. lot of dark cherry and tobacco. these need to sit a few more years unless you have all day. (8890 views) | |
| Tasted by Zeca Rocha on 4/10/2009 & rated 94 points: Tomei c/Deco e as meninas 1 Dauzac e 1 Tignanello e foi pareo duro. Excelentes vinhos !!! (8841 views) | |
| Tasted by bin905 on 3/26/2009 & rated 92 points: Deep, thick, blackberry red color. Spice, pepper, toasted oak, cherry and plum scent. Full body, currant and earth taste with plenty of structure and full, dusty tannins. Lay it down for 7 years. (8238 views) | |
| Tasted by Ben Christiansen on 3/25/2009: Just opened and shows barrel and cabernet concentrate on the nose. I am sure it will ease into greater things. The palate has building concentration. You can sense the cabernet is in there but its not as pronouced as I have felt in past vintages. My understanding is that this vintage also has a bit of cab. franc which may be the some what green notes on the nose. We will see where it goes. 2 hours in it has eased into itself more. Showing its sangiovese, but the franc (or at least herby notes) remain. In a nice wine. Barrel still drives on the palate. Hopefully time will smooth that into the body because it is a touch overdone right now. Really quite lovely. Time is only going to make it better. (8023 views) | |
| Tasted by lisalou on 3/10/2009 & rated 90 points: Decanted for one hour and served with Wild Mushroom Risotto-Earthy and smooth but should have cellared longer (8524 views) | |
| Tasted by gfegel on 1/1/2009 & rated 92 points: The 2005 Tignanello is not terribly dissimilar to the 2004 in style, although it is unquestionably a smaller-scaled wine. There is notable clarity and precision in the wine’s red fruit, smoke, minerals, tobacco and spices. The signature Tignanello elegance is there, the only question is whether there is enough sheer density to stand up to the wine’s structural components. Today my impression is that there is not, but I still have high expectations for this vintage considering how wines from far lesser years have developed. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2020. Parker (4405 views) | |
| Tasted by rjeman2000 on 12/31/2008 & rated 92 points: Decanted for five hours. Cedar, black currant, and mocha dust on the nose. Very clean and pure with flavors of fresh cherries, black licorice, and a little spice. Balanced and structured, this is revving up to be a great wine in a few years, but now still a baby. Really enjoyed. (8065 views) | |
| Tasted by Grinder on 12/24/2008 & rated 92 points: Pop and pour at a local restaurant. This should have been decanted and allowed to breath for several hours. Big, brawny tannins, a little heat, and rich black fruit. Plenty of structure for sure, and I have no doubt the material here will make for an outstanding experience between 2015 and 2025. (8125 views) | |
| Tasted by WineForRob on 12/22/2008 & rated 93 points: had after 05 Phelps and this was a nice changeup. Great nose of smoke spice and some plums. Heartier wine and went great with my filet. raspberry with some oak in the mouth and a seemless well integrated finish. Enjoyed this thoroughly. (8343 views) | |
| Tasted by martuna on 12/20/2008 & rated 93 points: Drank with lunch in Siena. Decanted. Took a while to open up, but when it did it was delicious. (8312 views) | |
| Tasted by mmh on 11/21/2008 & rated 94 points: Absolutely fantastic! Had it in an italian resteurant. The wine was not decanted at all, and even though it is so young it was amazing. Incredible balance already. I can only imagine how good it's going to be in a few years. Will definitely buy a few bottles to cellar. (8021 views) | |
| Tasted by Zinlady on 11/14/2008 & rated 90 points: Had at a tasting of Antinori wines and it was a big wine - young. I would try again in two years (7646 views) | |
| Tasted by wineshaman on 11/14/2008: Very young, intense and spicey, in need of hearty food. 88-92 (7525 views) | |
| Tasted by mdenigris3 on 11/8/2008 & rated 89 points: Not as good as the 04. Shows potential - will wait on my other bottles. (7389 views) | |
| Tasted by wineismylife on 10/21/2008 & rated 93 points: Italy 2008 (Italy): WIML92-93 Tasted at Tenuta Tignanello from 375ml. Dark purple to crimson color in the glass, clear hue throughout. Nose of espresso, smoke, black currants, black cherries, black berries and some tobacco notes. Rich flavors of berries, cherries, raspberries and currants. Medium to bright acidity, medium to firm tannins, medium to full body. Drink now with some decant time or continue to hold. (9023 views) | |
| Tasted by wineismylife on 10/21/2008 & rated 92 points: Italy 2008 (Italy): WIML92-93+ Tasted at Badia a Passignano. Dark purple color in the glass, clear hue throughout. Nose starts with a hint of cedar followed by notes of potpourri, talc, sandlewood and mixed fruits. Flavors are rich and full on the palate with notes of currants, Bing cherries and a hint of jam on the long finish. Bright acidity, firm tannins, full bodied. Hold for at least a couple of more years before opening. (8943 views) | |
| Tasted by JohannesNilsson on 10/13/2008 & rated 88 points: Powerful, but it was far too early for optimum flavour. (7066 views) | |
| Tasted by mmurry on 8/9/2008 & rated 92 points: Wine and Cheese Pairing (Farpointe Cellar): The nose had lots of smoke and plum, along with some raspberry, tobacco, and spice. The palate had raspberry and plum, a little smoke, and a finish of tobacco and spice. (7542 views) | |
| Tasted by MJB on 7/13/2008 & rated 89 points: Excellent as always, but I think this one needed a bit more time to age. It was still a bit tanic. (6994 views) | |
| Tasted by jazzb on 5/21/2008: Körsbär med cabernet-tanniner, rökig. Snygg!!!! (7318 views) | |
| Tasted by BillyT on 1/21/2008 & rated 92 points: Pondered purchasing this wine at home so I splurged on our Med cruise and purchased at dinner. Pop and pour I thought would not prove well but the wine was extremely balanced and velvety immediately out of the bottle and even better the second night at dinner. Fruit forward with some oak and black cherries , soft tannins and little if any spice. Great wine. Decided to purchase 5 bottles when I returned home. May try decanting first this time around from what others have said. (5988 views) |
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AntinoriProducer websiteU.S. Importer (Addt'l Info) More historical information about Antinori | Wikipedia on Antinori Producer Location - Tenuta Tignanello (Google Maps) The Antinori family has produced wine since 1385 when Giovanni di Piero Antinori joined the Florentine Winemakers Guild. Throughout its long history (across 26 generations) the family has always managed winemaking in person. Today, the company is managed by Marquis Piero Antinori. The company has dedicated great efforts to improving the quality of its wines, through careful planning of investments and research programs embracing all production aspects. The success of these programs has enabled the company to produce a superb range of quality wines from its various estates in Tuscany and Umbria. The Tignanello Estate is home to the famous Tignanello and Solaia vineyards. Located between the Greve and Pesa Valleys, in the heart of the Chianti Classic area, 30 kilometers south of Florence, Tignanello boasts 350 hectares of land with 147 hectares of vines. The vineyards are divided into small, individual areas over an area of 47 hectares at Tignanello, facing South-West, and the neighboring 10 hectares at Solaia, both with Cabernet and Sangiovese grapes that benefit from specific exposure and micro-climate. 2005 Antinori Tignanello85% Sangiovese, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Cabernet FrancSuperTuscan BlendSuperTuscan Blend refers to wines which feature a significant Sangiovese component combined with grapes not traditionally associated with Italy like Merlot or Cabernet Sauvignon. This separates it from "Sangiovese blend" which is used for wines which are predominantly Sangiovese and combined with traditional Italian varieties. There is often confusion as many wines most famous associated with the term "Super Tuscan" like Sassicaia, Masseto and Ornellaia have no Sangiovese and are properly linked to 'Red Bordeaux Blend.'In fact, Super Tuscan was a term coined to refer specifically to wines such as Sassicaia and Tignanello. These were wines that "fell out" of the official DOCG classification of Italian wines because they either contained grapes not permitted (international varietals such as cabernet sauvignon or merlot,) were aged differently (I.e. in barrique) or were 100% sangiovese - which was not permitted at the time for Chianti (E.g. Fontodi Flaccianello.) Forced to be classified as simply "Vina di Tavola" these wines nontheless quickly found favour in international markets and comanded prices above the highest quality DOCG Chianti Classico & Brunello di Montalcino wines at the time. The wine industry and press began to refer to these wines as SuperTuscans because of their popularity and quality, but also because of the prices they commanded. Subsequently, the Italian authorities, under the Goria Law 1992, redrew the classifications, and included the category IGT (Indicazione Geografica Tipica) to classify the SuperTuscans. TignanelloThe original Super-Tuscan, Tignanello is produced exclusively from the Tignanello vineyard, a 47 hectares (116 acres) southwest-facing, calcareous rocky-marl and limestone soil plot with tufaceous elements, planted between 1,150 and 1,312 feet above sea level at Antinori's Santa Cristina Estate. It was the first Sangiovese to be aged in small oak barrels, the first red wine in modern times to use a non-traditional grape variety, Cabernet, in the blend, and among the first red wines made in Chianti with no white grapes. In all three instances, it set the example for a new breed of exceptional top-of-the-line Italian wine. Tignanello, originally a Chianti Classico Riserva labeled Vigneto Tignanello, was first vinified as a single vineyard wine in the 1970 vintage, when it contained 20% Canaiolo and 5% Trebbiano and Malvasia, and was aged in small oak cooperage. With the 1971 vintage the wine became a Vino da Tavola della Toscana and was named Tignanello after the vineyard from which it originates. Beginning with this vintage, Tignanello stopped adhering to the rules laid down by Chianti Classico Disciplinare, and with the 1975 vintage, white grapes were totally eliminated. Since the 1982 vintage, the blend has been 80% Sangiovese, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Cabernet Franc. Tignanello was not produced in the 1972, 1973, 1974, 1976, 1984 and 1992 vintages.ItalyItalian Wines (ItalianMade.com, The Italian Trade Commission) | Italian Wine Guide on the WineDoctorTuscanyTuscany (ItalianMade.com) | TuscanytToscana IGTHere is the Wikipedia entry for Toscana wine. |