Marchesi Antinori Tignanello Toscana IGT 2006

Date of Tasting: 7 November 2014

Wine Type: Red

Grape Varieties: 85% Sangiovese, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Cabernet Franc

Alcohol: 13.5%

Origin: Tuscany, Italy

Appellation: Toscana IGT

Expect to Pay: ~ EUR70

Web: http://www.antinori.it/
Chubby Appreciation: 93/100
Professional Rating: WA - 92/100, AG - 92/100, WS - 93/100, WE - 94/100, FS - 92/100, CT - 92/100

Appearance: ruby red

Aroma: red fruits, rosemary and spices with mild floral aromas

Palate: Somewhat rich and dense on the texture. Sweet ripe red fruits and mild citrus notes of sangiovese. Crisp with racy acidity. Earthy and oaky incorporated. Fine tannins.

A nice bottle of well-known producer that is currently drinking nicely and should live a decade more. Pairing this with lamb or even tomato based pasta would compliment each other well. Not so much of elegant but vibrant and powerful. A blend with cabernet sauvignon and a touch of cabernet franc seem to play its role remarkably. Kind of like the volume and complexity of aroma there. However, the price tag is a questionable one. Anyway, it is still a good experience. Salute!!!!

Castello della Sala (Marchesi Antinori) Cervaro della Sala Umbria IGT 2012

Date of Tasting: 16 October 2014

Wine Type: White

Grape Varieties: 85% Chardonnay, 15% Grechetto

Alcohol: 12.5%

Origin: Umbria, Italy

Appellation: Umbria IGT

Expect to Pay: ~ EUR40

Web: http://www.antinori.it/
Chubby Appreciation: 93/100
Professional Rating: JS - 96/100

Appearance: greenish golden yellow

Aroma: tropical fruits, apple, mild citrus, and soft aroma of white flowers

Palate: Lingering mineral and acid that balance nicely with alcohol. Mild touch of oak. Notes of apple, pear, lime, tropical fruits, and malt. Rich dimension and structure in medium-full body but elegant.

Fabulous and fresh bottle of Chardonnay / Grechetto blend from a hot vintage. It is made for the joy during early life: i.e. drinking nicely now and perhaps during the next 5 years. First time to experience Cervaro della Sala and really enjoy it. I personally would not mind at all to stock up this gorgeous white blend to consume. Both expressive nose and complex palate blend pretty well. Superb with fish dishes surely.