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Structure
Drinking window
Latest scored vintage 2019: best 2022 to 2034.
vintage3 yrs15 yrs17 yrs
Critic scores
| Critic | Vintage | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Wine Advocate reviewed 2022 | 2019 | 94/100 |
| Vinous reviewed 2022 | 2019 | 93/100 |
Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.
In the glass
Aroma: sour cherry, rose, leather, tobacco
Palate: red plum, wild herbs, graphite, dried fig
Classic Chianti Classico Riserva from the Tignanello estate's vineyards, sour-cherry-and-tobacco profile with the structure of the Marchese cuvee.
What it pairs with
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Wild boar pappardelle
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Riserva spice and game-leather aromatics frame the boar ragu. -
Crostini di fegatini
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Florentine chicken-liver crostini find a perfect host in Sangiovese acidity. -
Bistecca alla fiorentina
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The Riserva tannins handle the marrow of a T-bone without overwhelming it.
How to serve Marchese Antinori Chianti Classico Riserva
Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Wild boar pappardelle, Crostini di fegatini, Bistecca alla fiorentina. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Antinori's flagship Chianti Classico Riserva, drawn from the same hillside as Tignanello but bottled inside the DOCG framework. Now classified at the Gran Selezione tier in select vintages.
- 1995: First vintage of the modern Marchese cuvee
Facts
- Producer
- Marchesi Antinori · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Sangiovese (90%), Cabernet Sauvignon (10%)
- Classification
- Chianti Classico DOCG Riserva
- Oak
- 12 months in French and Hungarian oak barriques
- ABV
- 13.5%
- Price
- EUR 30 to 55 at retail
- Drinking window
- 3 to 15 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1995
Frequently asked about Marchese Antinori Chianti Classico Riserva
What does Marchese Antinori Chianti Classico Riserva taste like?
On the nose, sour cherry, rose, leather, tobacco. On the palate, red plum, wild herbs, graphite, dried fig. Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a long finish. Classic Chianti Classico Riserva from the Tignanello estate's vineyards, sour-cherry-and-tobacco profile with the structure of the Marchese cuvee.
When should I drink Marchese Antinori Chianti Classico Riserva?
Drink 3 to 15 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Marchese Antinori Chianti Classico Riserva?
Wild boar pappardelle is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Crostini di fegatini and Bistecca alla fiorentina. Riserva spice and game-leather aromatics frame the boar ragu.
What grapes are in Marchese Antinori Chianti Classico Riserva?
The blend is Sangiovese (90%), Cabernet Sauvignon (10%). The wine is classified as Chianti Classico DOCG Riserva.
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