Antinori Marchesi - Tignanello 1983
Tignanello is the most famous of all Marchesi Antinori's wines. Antinori is a Tuscany-based wine company that is one of the largest and most prominent in Italy. The history of the house dates back to the 14th Century, after the silk-weaving family moved to Florence and began to cultivate vines. In 1900, Antinori added the Tignanello vineyard (57 hectares) to its portfolio. The first vintage of Tignanello was released in 1971.
This wine was the first in the region to combine Sangiovese with non-traditional international varieties: 80% Sangiovese with 15% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Cabernet Franc. Tignanello is aged for 12-14 months in a mix of new and year-old French and Hungarian oak.