Antinori
Antinori is one of the oldest wine families in the world and the name behind Tignanello and Solaia, two of the best-known Super Tuscans. The family makes wine in Tuscany and Umbria, from Chianti Classico to Brunello and white wine from Orvieto. Here you can read who they are, which bottles you can buy and what to eat with them.
A Florentine family with six hundred years of winemaking
The Antinori family comes from Florence and has been involved in wine since 1385. That year, Giovanni di Piero Antinori joined the Florentine guild of wine merchants. Since then, the company has remained in the hands of the same family. The name appears on the label as Marchesi Antinori.
Antinori became famous in the 1970s with Tignanello. It was one of the first Tuscan red wines to blend sangiovese with cabernet sauvignon and age in small oak barrels. Because this fell outside the rules of Chianti, it was marketed as a simple table wine. This gave rise to the term Super Tuscan. Solaia, from the vineyard next to Tignanello, focuses instead on cabernet sauvignon. The family also has estates throughout Tuscany: Pian delle Vigne in Montalcino, La Braccesca near Montepulciano, Guado al Tasso in Bolgheri and Pèppoli in Chianti Classico. In Umbria, near Orvieto, lies Castello della Sala, where the white wines come from.
In short
Seven bottles, from Chianti Classico to Solaia
From a Chianti Classico for everyday drinking to two of Italy's most famous wines. At the bottom are two white wines, from Bolgheri and Umbria.
Pèppoli Chianti Classico
Sangiovese with a little merlot and syrah, from the Pèppoli estate. Cherries and blueberries, with a soft hint of vanilla.
Villa Antinori Chianti Classico Riserva
A textbook example of Chianti Classico: mainly Sangiovese with a little Merlot. Fresh acidity, cherry fruit, and some oak-derived spices.
Brunello di Montalcino Pian delle Vigne
One hundred percent Sangiovese from Montalcino, aged for two years in oak. Cherries, raspberries, and ripe plums, with leather and tobacco.
Tignanello
The wine that started the Super Tuscans: Sangiovese with Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. Complex and balanced, with red fruit, licorice, and chocolate.
Solaia
Three-quarters Cabernet Sauvignon, complemented by Sangiovese and Cabernet Franc. One of Italy's finest wines, made for long-term aging.
Guado al Tasso Vermentino
One hundred percent Vermentino from the Tuscan coast. Spicy, with lemon, apricot, and yellow peach.
Cervaro della Sala
Chardonnay with a little Grechetto, from Castello della Sala. The Chardonnay is aged in oak and provides butter and vanilla; the Grechetto adds freshness.
What is the difference between Chianti, Brunello, and a Super Tuscan? Read about it on our page about Tuscan wine.
Cherries, spices, and fresh acidity
Cherries & spices
Red and black cherries, violets, and dried herbs from the Sangiovese. In the Super Tuscans, these are joined by blackcurrant and cedar from the Cabernet, and vanilla and spices from the oak.
Fresh and full-bodied
Antinori wines are full-bodied, but rarely heavy. Sangiovese provides fresh acidity and dry tannins. Tignanello and Solaia are fuller and rounder, especially after a few years.
Dry and long
A dry finish with cherries and a slight bitterness that calls for food. With the top wines, the flavor lingers for a long time.
Flavor profile of a Chianti Classico Riserva like Villa Antinori. Solaia and Tignanello score higher in power; the white wines lower in power and equally high in freshness.
How to serve Antinori
Red just below room temperature, white chilled. A young Tignanello, Solaia, or Brunello benefits from breathing first.
Red at 16 to 18 degrees
Serve a Pèppoli or Villa Antinori at around 16 degrees; this keeps it fresh and juicy. A Brunello, Tignanello or Solaia can be served closer to 18 degrees. Serving wine too warm makes it heavy, so place the bottle in the refrigerator for a while if the room is warm.
More about wine temperature →Let top wines breathe
Tignanello, Solaia and Brunello are often still closed when young. Pour them into a decanter and wait half an hour to an hour. If an older bottle has sediment, stand it upright a day in advance.
Decanters →White and rosé chilled
Serve Vermentino, Orvieto and rosato at 8 to 10 degrees. Cervaro della Sala and other oak-aged chardonnays can be served slightly warmer, around 12 degrees, so their rich flavor comes through properly.
More about decanting →Antinori at the table
Antinori makes Italian wine, which means wine to enjoy with food. Sangiovese's fresh acidity pairs well with tomatoes, olive oil and meat.
Pasta and tomato
Pasta with tomato sauce or ragù, lasagna, pizza and cured meats. Add a piece of Parmesan or pecorino to complete it.
Stew and game
Beef stew, game stew, grilled steak or a dish with mushrooms. Aged hard cheese also pairs well.
Lamb and red meat
Rack of lamb, ossobuco or a rich risotto with truffle. Choose a simple dish so the wine has room to shine.
Fish and shellfish
Vermentino with pasta alle vongole and grilled fish, Orvieto with pasta and chicken, Cervaro with lobster or veal. The rosato is delicious with drinks and snacks.
The right glass for Antinori
Pour Antinori's red wines into a large red wine glass so the aromas of cherries and herbs can develop. For Brunello, Tignanello and Solaia, choose a tall, large bowl; for white and rosé, a smaller glass. These are the glasses we recommend ourselves.
Everything you still wanted to know about Antinori
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