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Date Printed: 6/19/2013
Antinori Tignanello 2006
Antinori Tignanello 2006
 (search item no. 99799)
collectible wine

Wine Enthusiast rating: 94 points
Wine Spectator rating: 93 points
PRICE ON 6/19/2013: $72.99

ratings pedigree (past vintages):
2009 The Wine Advocate rating: 94 points
2009 James Suckling rating: 93 points
2009 Wine Spectator rating: 92 points
2009 International Wine Cellar rating: 92 points
2008 The Wine Advocate rating: 94 points
2008 Wine Enthusiast rating: 94 points
2008 Wine Spectator rating: 92 points
2007 The Wine Advocate rating: 95 points
2007 Wine Enthusiast rating: 94 points
2007 Wine Spectator rating: 92 points
2007 International Wine Cellar rating: 91 points
2005 Wine Spectator rating: 92 points
2005 The Wine Advocate rating: 92 points
2004 Wine Spectator rating: 95 points
2004 Wine Enthusiast rating: 95 points
2004 The Wine Advocate rating: 93 points
2004 International Wine Cellar rating: 93 points
2004 Wine & Spirits rating: 93 points
2003 The Wine Advocate rating: 92 points
2003 Wine Spectator rating: 91 points
2001 The Wine News rating: 94 points
2001 The Wine Advocate rating: 93 points
2001 Wine Enthusiast rating: 93 points
2001 Wine Spectator rating: 91 points
2000 Wine Spectator rating: 90 points
1999 The Wine Advocate rating: 94 points
1999 Wine Spectator rating: 90 points
1998 Wine & Spirits rating: 94 points
1998 The Wine Advocate rating: 91 points
1997 The Wine Advocate rating: 93 points
1997 Wine Enthusiast rating: 93 points
1996 Wine Spectator rating: 87 points

Winemaker's Notes:

 A blend of 85% Sangiovese, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Cabernet Franc.

Very intense ruby red color. Nicely expressed varietal aromas with hints of ripe red fruit and spice. The palate is weighty, dense and elegant with complex structure thanks to the acidity. Long and lingering with hints of chocolate, coffee and marmalade on the finish. The beautifully handled tannins from the wine and wood aging makes Tignanello a very complex, stylish and sophisticated wine.
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About Antinori:

 The Antinori family of Florence, one of the world's oldest and most distinguished wine producers, has lived in Tuscany since the 14th century and celebrated its 625th anniversary as wine makers in 2010. The current company president, Marchese Piero Antinori, believes in the tradition that the primary role of wine is to accompany food and enhance the dining experience. In Florence, the Antinori family has led a "Renaissance" in Italian wine making by combining long traditions, a love of authenticity and a dynamic innovative spirit.