
The Antinori family has been in the wine business since Giovanni di Piero Antinori joined the Florentine Guild of Vintners in 1385 -- more than 26 generations ago. Throughout the company's long history it has remained family owned and operated, and today it is directed by Marchese Piero Antinori. Though Antinori has played an important role in preserving Italy's enological traditions it is also one of Italy's most dynamic and visionary producers of fine wines, with estates concentrated in the best viticultural areas of Tuscany and Umbria.
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Antinori Solaia 2003
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BN#184404 |
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Fantastic aromas of crushed blackberry, licorice and strawberry. Full-bodied, with rich, velvety tannins and a long, fruity finish. Fruit-forward and exciting. Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. Best after 2008., Despite the heat, this vintage lives up to the Solaia reputation with a slightly more ripe rendition. Toasted and oak spice ... more
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Antinori Bolgheri Guado al Tasso Vermentino 2006
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BN#202022 |
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We tasted and loved this tasty white from Bolgheri in Tuscany. The first vintage of Vermentino Tenuta Guado al Tasso was 1996. Very intense fruity and floral aromas typical of the grape. The palate is tangy & harmonious with lemon and lime fruits, very lingering and pleasantly minerally with anise ... more
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Antinori Il Bruciato Guado Al Tasso 2006
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BN#237896 |
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Made of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot and 10% Syrah. Aromas of fruit and whole red berries (especially cherries) fill the nose, and the wine is refreshingly not jammy. Light hints of licorice and vanilla follow from the oak. Sweet tannins and a dense structure, with a return of the ... more
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Antinori Tignanello 2005
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BN#230141 |
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Made of 85% Sangiovese, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Cabernet Franc, Tignanello is made exclusively from the vineyard of the same name which is situated on limestone and tufaceous soil on the Tignanello estate. Tignanello was the first Sangiovese to be aged in barriques, the first modern red wine blended ... more
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Antinori Chianti Classico Pèppoli 2005
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BN#247265 |
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Made of 90% Sangiovese with 10% Merlot and Syrah, Pèppoli Chianti Classico is a red fruit-driven wine with subtle complexities of mocha, coffee and vanilla and soft, silky tannins. The 95-hectare Pèppoli estate is situated 5km north-east of Tignanello and the soil is stony and rich in minerals, perfect for ... more
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Antinori Cervaro della Sala 2006
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BN#239110 |
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Made of 85% Chardonnay and 15% Grechetto, and aged in small oak casks for 5 months, this beautiful, balanced and complex white from Umbria is one of Antinori's little darlings. more
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Antinori Orvieto Classico Campogrande 2006
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BN#208323 |
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Made of local Umbrian grapes : 40% Procanico, 40% Grechetto, 15% Verdello, 5% Drupeggio & Malvasia. Antinori has produced an Orvieto since 1922 and an Orvieto Classico since 1932. The wine has a bright, yellow-green color, and on the nose, it is fruity and elegant. In the mouth, it is ... more
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