Marchese Antinori Chianti Classico Riserva 1,5 l Magnum in HK - Tenuta Tignanello

In the glass, the Marchese Antinori Chianti Classico Riserva 1.5 l Magnum in HK from Tenuta Tignanello presents a dense ruby red color. When swirling the glass, this red wine reveals a high viscosity, which can be seen in church windows at the edge of the glass. This Italian cuvée presents wonderfully expressive notes of morello cherries, blueberries, plums and mulberries in the glass. There are also hints of vanilla, black tea and gingerbread spice.

The Tenuta Tignanello Marchese Antinori Chianti Classico Riserva 1.5 l Magnum in HK impresses with its elegantly dry taste. It was bottled with exceptionally low residual sugar. This is a genuine quality wine that clearly stands out from simpler qualities and so, despite its dryness, this Italian naturally delights with the finest balance. Taste does not necessarily require residual sugar. On the palate, this powerful red wine is characterized by an incredibly velvety, silky, dense and melting texture. The finish of this youthful red wine from the Tuscany wine-growing region, Chianti Classico DOCG to be precise, ultimately impresses with its exceptional persistence. The finish is also accompanied by mineral notes from the limestone and marl-dominated soils.

Vinification of the Tenuta Tignanello Marchese Antinori Chianti Classico Riserva 1.5 l Magnum in HK

The basis for the first-class and wonderfully powerful Marchese Antinori Chianti Classico Riserva 1.5 l Magnum in HK cuvée from Tenuta Tignanello are Cabernet Sauvignon and Sangiovese grapes. The grapes grow under optimal conditions in Tuscany. Here, the vines dig their roots deep into soils of limestone and marl. The Marchese Antinori Chianti Classico Riserva 1.5 l Magnum in HK is an Old World wine in the best sense of the word, as this Italian wine exudes an extraordinary European charm that clearly underlines the success of wines from the Old World. The grapes for the Marchese Antinori Chianti Classico Riserva 1.5 l Magnum in HK are harvested exclusively by hand at optimum ripeness, without the help of coarse and less selective harvesters. After manual harvesting, the grapes are transported to the winery as quickly as possible. Here they are selected and carefully crushed. This is followed by fermentation in small oak barrels at controlled temperatures. Fermentation is followed by maturation for 24 months in French and Hungarian oak barrels. Ageing in wooden barrels is followed by extensive ageing in the bottle, which makes this red wine even more complex.

Dining recommendation for the Marchese Antinori Chianti Classico Riserva 1.5 l Magnum in HK from Tenuta Tignanello

This Italian red wine is best enjoyed at a temperature of 15 - 18°C. It is perfect as an accompaniment to pasta with sausage dumplings, potato pan with salmon or cabbage roulades

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