Tenuta Tignanello Riserva Chianti Classico Sangiovese Cabernet Sauvignon

Sunday in Chianti with Haley and Stefano

Maybe I’m too much of a purist but I find this to be far too Cabernet and French oak dominant. I don’t go to Chianti for that and neither should you.

Diversity is always good

I'm so impressed by this wine. So surprised how delicious it is.

Dark cherry, plum, nutmeg, dried florals, tonka bean and oak. Feels more "worked" than lots of other Chianti, with a sense of the new world coming through

Lovely chianti balanced and appealing. This 2011 Chianti Reserva as a deep ruby color, a rich fruity nose full of red fruits, cherries, red current, vanilla, and light sweet spice, medium to full body, fruity, with firm tannins and great fresh fruity acidity. The finish is long, dry and chewy. My score 88, drink to 2019

Touch of the horse, a bit harsh and short.

Doubke decanted: 80/20 Sangiovese/ Cab...2011 Riserva

Someone asked me what I thought. I said, "It's....definitely #chianticlassico !" #tignanello estate #sangiovese fruit.

Amazing Sangiovese, they pull these grapes from the Tig vineyards. It was cherry, leather, cocoa. Huge fan.