The Antinori family has been involved in the production of wine for over six centuries, ever since, in 1385, Giovanni di Piero Antinori entered as a member, the "Arte Fiorentina", the Winemakers' Guild of the city of Florence. During this entire long period, thorough twenty six generations, the family has always directly managed this work with courageous and, at times, innovative decisions, but always maintaining, unaltered, a fundamental respect for tradition and for the territory in which they have operated.
Today the firm is run by Marquis Piero Antinori with the support of his three daugthers, Albiera, Allegra, and Alessia, directly involved in the work of the house. Tradition, passion, and intuition have been the three driving principles which have led the Marquis Antinori firm to become a leader in Italian wine.
Each and every vintage, each and every separate area, each and every idea which is to be put into practice is a new beginning, a new search for higher quality standards. As Marquis Piero Antinori likes to repreat: "ancient roots play an important role in our work. But have never been a limit to our innovative spirit". The estates in Tuscany and Umbria, the historic patrimony of the family, have been joined, over time, by investments in other territories with an important potential for high level wine both in Italy and abroad, in places where it would be possible to begin working for a larger prestige and wider awareness of the family's ability to produce outstanding wine.
Wine Advocate 97 To hit the market in June, the 2016 Tignanello is a rock-solid wine and a stunning beauty. The wine offers an impeccable level
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James Suckling 91 “A Chianti Classico that shows dark plums, raspberries and hints of crushed cherries. Medium body, ripe tannins and a crisp finish. Drink now.” "90%
James Suckling 93 “There’s a very fresh array here of thyme, newly picked blackcurrants, iodine, crushed stones and sea salt. The exuberant fruit is matched nicely
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Wine Spectator 93 “Tantalizing aromas and flavors of black cherry and black currant are shaded by toasty, spicy oak in this harmonious yet well-structured red. This
Wine Spectator 90 Rich and aromatic, boasting cherry, wild herb, tobacco and spice flavors. A solid swath of tannins keeps a tight grip on the finish.
The 2018 Santa Cristina Rosso shows a full red color with purplish highlights. The nose, pleasurable and intense, offers fruity notes of cherries, blackberries, and
“Straw yellow in color, the wine offers fruity and delicate aromas of pineapple, green apples, and lemon peel. The flavors are balanced and are characterized
A straw yellow with greenish highlights in color, the wine shows elegant and subtle floral aromas with notes of citrus fruit. The taste is balanced
James Suckling 91 “A red with attractive blackberry and licorice aromas and flavors. Some tar. Medium body, light tannins and a delicious finish.” An intense garnet red
Bramito is produced from the vineyards surrounding the medieval castle at Castello della Sala. One variety that thrives in this terroir is Chardonnay. The vineyards
Santa Cristina Bianco shows a straw yellow color. Intensely fruity notes are felt on the nose, the bananas and citrus fruit, typical of both Grechetto
James Suckling 94 "This second wine shows such a great balance of round tannins and juicy, creamy and chocolate character. Full, flavorful and joyful. Salty and
James Suckling 93 “A focused nose that shows red cherries, red and dark plums, as well as cedar and nutmeg. The palate’s so lithe and elegant
Wine Spectator 90 “Intense aromas and flavors of cherry, blueberry, graphite and spice mark this solid red. Dense without being overly tannic, with a balanced finish.
Wine Spectator 94 WS TOP 100 2016 Rank 9 " This iconic super Tuscan was one of the early quality leaders in modern Italian wine. By paying
“Fruity with clear varietal character and good hints of vanilla and toasted.” ~Winery Notes
Wine Spectator 94 WS TOP 100 2016 Rank 9 " This iconic super Tuscan was one of the early quality leaders in modern Italian wine. By paying
James Sucking 98 “Fantastic aromas of dark berries, sandalwood and Spanish cedar that are ever so deep. Full body, an incredible spin of polished tannins and
Robert Parker 91 "The 2009 Cervaro della Sala is absolutely beautiful in this vintage. Layers of ripe fruit blossom from the glass in this expressive, generous
Wine Spectator 91 "Bright and well-knit, offering a streak of smoky minerality and accents of oak spice and chopped hazelnut, deftly layered with racy acidity and
Wine Spectator 92 "Leather and licorice notes frame a core of cherry in this rich, dense red. Graphite, tobacco and smoke notes add interest
Tasting Notes “Santa Cristina Bianco is a straw yellow in color. The nose is dominated by intensely fruity notes of bananas and citrus fruit. The palate
Wine Spectator 97 "This offers gorgeous aromas of blackberry, mineral and flowers follow through to a full body, with superfine tannins and a long, long finish.
Wine Spectator 91 "Cherry, currant, leather, cedar and tobacco flavors highlight this medium-weight, chewy red. The tannins are on the assertive side, with a firm finish
Wine & Spirits 87 "Tart orange and bitter melon scents meet the spiciness of this wine’s alcohol and merge with its warmth. An intriguing white to