Tignanello 2000

Marchesi Antinori Tignanello Toscana IGT 2000: A Rich and Mature Expression of a Tuscan Super Tuscan

Marchesi Antinori Tignanello Toscana IGT 2000 is a distinguished vintage from one of Italy’s most influential Super Tuscan wines. Produced exclusively from the historic Tignanello vineyard in the heart of Chianti Classico, it is made from the established combination of Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. Tignanello has long been recognized as a pioneering wine for its use of international grape varieties alongside Sangiovese and its early adoption of small oak barrels. Since 1982, the blend has followed the style that defines the wine today.

Now more than two decades old, the 2000 vintage offers a developed and expressive profile. It shows a medium ruby-garnet colour with violet reflections, while the bouquet reveals dark berry fruit, tobacco and fine herbal spice, accompanied by subtle floral nuances. Earlier tasting references also noted rich dark berries, elderberry, smoke and a concentrated fruit character. On the palate, it combines substantial fruit concentration with firm tannins and a fine, persistent red-berry finish.

The 2000 Tignanello is particularly appealing to collectors and enthusiasts interested in mature Super Tuscans from the turn of the millennium. The vintage displays a more Cabernet-influenced character, with dark fruit, graphite, herbal and mineral nuances adding depth to the Sangiovese foundation. With age, the wine has developed greater savoury and tertiary complexity, making it an interesting expression of Tignanello from this important period in its history.

Serve at around 16 to 18°C. Given its age, allow the bottle to stand upright before opening if sediment is expected, then decant gently to separate any sediment. Avoid excessive aeration and enjoy the wine soon after opening, as mature bottles can be more delicate once exposed to oxygen.

For food pairings, enjoy this mature Tignanello with grilled or roasted beef, Tuscan-style steak, lamb, venison and other game meats. Its dark fruit, savoury character and firm tannins also complement truffle dishes, wild mushrooms, rich pasta preparations, braised meats and aged Pecorino cheese.

Whether carefully preserved as part of a serious collection in Dubai Marina, opened for a milestone dinner in Palm Jumeirah, or shared during an intimate celebration on Yas Island or Al Maryah Island in Abu Dhabi, Marchesi Antinori Tignanello Toscana IGT 2000 offers a compelling opportunity to experience a mature chapter in the evolution of one of Tuscany’s most celebrated Super Tuscans.