2022 Antinori - Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG Marchese (750ml)

The 2022 Antinori Marchese Riserva channels decades of Tignanello estate viticulture into a structured Chianti Classico DOCG built around concentrated dark fruit and polished oak integration.

Crafted from roughly 90 percent Sangiovese complemented by 10 percent Cabernet Sauvignon, every grape comes from destemmed vines planted across 130 hectares between the Greve and Pesa river valleys. Following primary fermentation, the blend rests for approximately twelve months in French and Hungarian oak barriques. The winery then holds each bottle for an additional twelve months before release, bottling only those harvest years that meet strict internal quality benchmarks.

The 2022 vintage pours a dense ruby red, offering an aromatic profile anchored by black cherry, violet, and dried rose petals that evolve into subtle vanilla and cocoa hints from extended barrel aging. On the palate, it maintains a full body with lively acidity and supple, well-integrated tannins that lead into a lengthy, savory closing note.

• Food Pairings: Veal saltimbocca, herb-roasted chicken, or aged Grana Padano

This Riserva balances traditional Chianti Classico earthiness with modern precision, providing reliable depth for everyday dinners or special occasion table settings.