Marchesi Antinori crafts the Tignanello Magnum 1er OWC 2020 exclusively from the historic Tignanello vineyard at Tenuta Tignanello in the heart of Chianti Classico. Perched at 350 to 400 metres above sea level with a southwest exposure, its calcareous alberese and tuffaceous soils—paired with cool nighttime temperatures—ensure slow, even ripening and preserve Tignanello's hallmark freshness.

Tignanello 2020 is a blend of 80% Sangiovese, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 5% Cabernet Franc. Following a mild winter and a cool, rainy spring, the summer was warm without extreme heat spikes, while light September rains supported complete phenolic ripeness. The harvest took place between 20 September and 9 October, beginning with Sangiovese and Cabernet Franc and concluding with Cabernet Sauvignon.

On the nose, Tignanello 2020 opens with ripe cherry, wild strawberry, and blackberry, joined by violets, mallow, and rose petals that lend the bouquet a pronounced floral lift. With aeration, notes of roasted coffee and cocoa powder emerge alongside fine spicy and balsamic nuances, keeping the ripe fruit framed by fresh, pure aromatics.

On the palate, the wine enters with lively energy before unfolding a supple, multi-layered texture. Red and dark fruit meld with precise acidity and fine-grained tannins. Black pepper and liquorice add savoury spice, while aromatic herbs and discreet toasted notes lend further depth. Harmonious and poised throughout, it culminates in a long finish shaped by fruit, spice, and cool herbal nuances.

Following separate vinification and malolactic fermentation in barriques, the wine aged for approximately 15 months in French and Hungarian oak, followed by 12 months of bottle maturation prior to release.

Presented in magnum format in its original single-bottle wooden case, the Tignanello Magnum 1er OWC 2020 matures at a wonderfully unhurried pace, making it an outstanding choice for collectors and long-term cellaring.