Antinori Tignanello 2022

Tignanello 2022: The legendary Super Tuscan that wrote wine history

In the glass: World class confirmed by top scores

The Tignanello 2022 is once again an absolute masterpiece from Tenuta Antinori in Tuscany. The international wine world is unanimous:

• James Suckling gives no less than 98 points,
• Robert Parker awards 97 points
• Wine Spectator awards 96 points.

In short: this is an exceptional vintage of a wine that has rewritten the history of Italy.

In the glass, the Tignanello 2022 reveals a deep, almost impenetrable ruby ​​red color that makes an immediate impression. On the first nose, you are overwhelmed by a complex aromatic palette: ripe cherries and blackcurrants dance together with dark fruit, while subtle notes of mint, vanilla, white pepper, and myrtle provide extra depth. This is no ordinary Tuscan red wine – this is a symphony of flavors that reflects decades of craftsmanship.

Taste and texture: Perfect balance between power and finesse

On the palate, the Tignanello 2022 unfolds as a true taste experience. The structure is rich and refined, with supple yet discernible tannins that give the wine character without becoming dominant. The balance is exemplary: freshness provides elegance and a beautiful length, while the flavour profile continues to develop with every sip.

Red and black fruits form the base, complemented by refined nuances of tobacco, dark chocolate, and mocha. A light mineral undertone—characteristic of the limestone and slate-rich soils of the Tignanello vineyard—adds an extra dimension. The finish is where this wine truly shines: long, layered, and refined, with a persistent fruity and spicy aftertaste that just keeps lingering.

This iconic blend of approximately 80% Sangiovese and 20% Cabernet Sauvignon shows exactly why Piero Antinori turned the Tuscan wine world upside down in the 1970s.

Aging, serving suggestions and the legend behind the wine

After 14 to 16 months of aging in French oak barriques, the 2022 Tignanello has fine aging potential. Although already delightfully accessible, it will gain complexity and depth in the coming years—an investment well worth making. Serve this Super Tuscan with dishes worthy of its class: a classic grilled Fiorentina steak, game such as venison leg or pheasant, rich stews, or robust aged cheeses. The combination of fruit, body, and tannins ensures the wine can stand up even to intensely spiced dishes.

Tignanello is more than a wine – it is a revolution in a bottle. When Piero Antinori decided in 1971 to blend the Bordeaux grape Cabernet Sauvignon with the indigenous Sangiovese at his Tenuta Tignanello estate, right in the heart of Chianti Classico, and to age it in small barriques, he broke with all the rules of the strict DOCG Chianti Classico.

The result? A wine that defined the ‘Super Tuscan’ category and is described by the international press as “one of the most influential wines in the history of Italian viticulture”. The 319-hectare estate, situated between the valleys of the Greve and Pesa, is home to two legendary vineyards on the same hill: Tignanello and Solaia. The soils, rich in Pliocene limestone and slate, combined with warm days and cool evenings, create the perfect terroir.

Order the Tignanello 2022 online and taste for yourself why this Super Tuscan has been enchanting wine lovers around the world for generations. With more than 600 years of experience, the Antinori family knows better than anyone else how to make a legendary wine – and the 2022 proves that again.