Tasting note

A favourite of collectors, 'Tig' was one of the original Super Tuscans that revitalized Tuscany's wines in the 1970s. A rich, spicy blend of Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. Cellar up to 12 years or savour tonight with roasted lamb.

Intense ruby red colour with light garnet hues. Complex and nicely harmonious aromas of tobacco, curry powder and blackberry and blackcurrant jam. A mouthfilling deliquescent sensation on the silky palate enhances the sweetness. A light hint of sweet, nicely rounded tannins in the finish make the wine more persistent.

The 2012 Tignanello is an intense ruby red in colour with purple highlights. The wine is potent and complex on the nose with spicy notes which mingle with aromas of red fruit, smoke, and balsamic sensations; cherries, plums, liquorice, and rosemary are additionally felt. The flavors are mouth- filling and elegant with much volume and an excellent balance in the texture, and the oak is perfectly fused in the spicy and fruity finish and aftertaste.