Parker about Tignanello 1999
The deep ruby/purple-colored 1999 Tignanello exhibits rare elegance married to considerable flavor intensity as well as power. Normally a blend of 80% Sangiovese, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 5% Cabernet Franc aged in French oak for 12 months, the 1999 offers up aromas of new saddle leather intertwined with black cherries, currants, creosote, vanilla, and spice box. Rich and medium-bodied, with adequate acidity as well as sweet but noticeable tannin, it is the third consecutive exceptional vintage from this reference winery for modern, aggressively-styled Tuscan reds.
Description
Land | Italy |
Region | Tuscany |
Rebsorten | Sangiovese 80%, Cabernet Sauvignon 15%, Cabernet Franc 5% |
Alkoholgehalt | 13.50% |
Füllstand | Top-Shoulder |
Verschlußart | cork stopper |
Kennzeichnung | Contains sulphites |
Farbe | Red |
Inverkehrbringer | Marchesi Antinori SpA, Piazza Antinori 3, IT 50123 Firenze |
Charakter | Dry |
Servierempfehlung | Decant at 16-18°C |
Trinkempfehlung | 2005 - 2035 |
Parker Punkte | 91 |
Jahrgang | 1999 |
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Tignanello 1999

Tignanello 1999 is an outstanding red wine from Tuscany, Italy. It is produced by the renowned Antinori winery, known for its high-quality wines, especially its innovative Super Tuscan wines.
Tignanello is a blend of Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Cabernet Franc grapes. The 1999 vintage in Tuscany was characterized by ideal conditions, with a warm and sunny climate during the growing season.
The wine displays a deep red color with signs of ripeness and a slightly transparent rim. On the nose, it unfolds a complex bouquet of ripe dark fruits such as black cherries, plums, and berries. These aromas are accompanied by notes of spice, tobacco, vanilla, and a subtle floral nuance.
On the palate, Tignanello 1999 presents itself with impressive structure, ripe tannins, and remarkable balance. The wine is full-bodied and powerful, yet with remarkable elegance and finesse. The fruity aromas continue, accompanied by nuances of chocolate, coffee, herbs, and a subtle mineral presence.
Tignanello 1999 has already reached a certain maturity and demonstrates excellent integration of flavors. The tannins are silky and well-integrated, leading to a harmonious and long-lasting finish. This vintage is a perfect example of the exceptional quality of Super Tuscan wines.
Tignanello 1999 is a versatile wine that pairs well with a variety of dishes. It pairs particularly well with aged beef, game dishes, or strong cheeses.
Marchesi Antinori
Information about the winemaker:
Wine lovers prick up their ears at the graceful sound of the name "Antinori". Because hardly any other family has shaped Italian winemaking history as strongly as the noble family with its headquarters in Florence. For more than six centuries, the noble family has stood for premium quality drops of pleasure.
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