It was the first Sangiovese to be aged in barriques, the first modern red wine blended with non-traditional varieties (such as Cabernet), and among the first red wines in Chianti Classico not to use white grapes. Tignanello is a milestone. It is produced with a selection of Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Cabernet Franc.
The 2021 Chianti Classico vintage will be remembered for its long and patient growing season: a year that delivered power and grace.
The winter was mild and rainy until the end of March. The onset of spring favored early budbreak, but the vines' growth cycle subsequently slowed due to the generally cool and dry weather in April. May and June were normal, not too hot, and with some rain, ensuring excellent flowering and fruit set for all the varietals in the Tignanello vineyard. The summer was generally hot and dry, especially in August, when some rain showers towards the end allowed the vines to begin the ripening process optimally.
September and October were ideal: sunny, not too hot, breezy, and marked by cool nights, allowing the grapes to ripen slowly. Overall, 2021 can be considered one of the best vintages ever. Harvesting began in the last ten days of September with the Sangiovese and concluded on October 20th with the Cabernet.
VINTAGE 2021
DENOMINATION Toscana IGT
GRAPE VARIETY Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc
ALCOHOL 14%
TYPE Barriqued Red Wine 
PAIRINGS: Meat Appetizers, Red Meats, Game 
