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Antinori Tignanello(1997)

Intensely fruity and complex on the nose, full-bodied, rich and complex in the mouth with exceptional structure and a lengthy finish.


VINTAGE

Climate vintage
The latter part of winter and the beginining of spring were very mild for the time of the year and also very dry. This produced early budding - some 10 days earlier than average. In April the temperature suddenly dropped, causing an arrest in the growth of the buds. The summer was very hot and sunny and this weather continued for the whole of September and for the duration of the harvest which meant that read more...
Wine Advocate
93/100
January 2008
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Wine Spectator
95/100
January 2008
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Jancis Robinson
17/20
May 2008
Dark crimson almost right out to rim. Well mannered blend on the nose. Attractive, well mannered, more international style than either of the wines above - it would make a good introduction to Sangiovese. Slight bitterness on the finish. Not especially long or intense but very well made.
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Wine Spectator
11/30/99
85/100
November 1999
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Wine Spectator
06/15/00
95/100
June 2000
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