Antinori Wines

12 Bottle Case.The nose shows intense aromas of red berry fruit of excellent expressiveness and focus which are followed by lovely notes of sweet spices. On the palate, the wine is balanced and harmonious and of exceptional overall drinking pleasure.65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot and 15% Syrah

12 Bottle Case. An intense ruby red with purple highlights in color, the aromatic gamut of the Marchese Antinori ranges from ripe red fruit, with perceptible notes of wild cherries and cherries under spirits to tobacco, leather, and spices. The initial palate sensations are very soft with an excellent balance between tannins and acidity. The finish is richly flavorful and pleasurable and is quite lasting and sustained.90% Sangiovese, 10% Cabernet SauvignonAlcohol 13.5%

12 Bottle Case. 91 PTS Wilfred Wong. Explodes with ripe core fruit flavors, complete with hints of mineral and marzipan.

Fragrant sensations of wild cherries, raspberries & citrus fruit followed by chocolate, toasted tobacco & licorice. A perceptible finish of plums & mint. Balanced palate with full & intense flavors.

Intensely ruby red in color with purple highlights. On the nose, it expresses elegant varietal character and freshness.

90 PTS WINE SPECTATOR. The '00 is a big, rich and spicy Tignanello, with hints of smoky wood; full-bodied, with silky tannins and a medium finish; chewy; best after 2007.

The nose shows intense aromas of red berry fruit of excellent expressiveness and focus which are followed by lovely notes of sweet spices. On the palate, the wine is balanced and harmonious and of exceptional overall drinking pleasure.65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot and 15% Syrah

The palate is succulent, rich, enveloping, and sweet thanks to the presence of dense, supple, and rounded tannins.

Aromas of plum fruit with cherries, and the aromas evolve with vigor and balance towards sensations of mint and liquorice.

94 PTS WINE ADVOCATE. The '09 Antinori Tignanello Toscana IGT has cedar, graphite, sweet herbs, licorice and leather; highly expressive red fruits; impressive for its energy, drive and focus.

Antinori Guado al Tasso is loaded with aromas and flavors of perfectly ripe blackcurrant and blackberry fruit, minerals and spice; full bodied with tight and firm tannins on the finish.

94 PTS WINE ADVOCATE. The '08 Tignanello is a wine that impresses for its sublime elegance and precision; understated layers of fruit; black cherries, tobacco, smoke and licorice on the finish.

90 PTS WINE SPECTATOR. The '04 Badia a Passignano Riserva has an enticing nose, offering ripe berry and black cherry, with hints of flowers, fresh herbs and mineral; has a long, leisurely finish.

92 PTS WINE SPECTATOR. The '05 Tignanello is full bodied, with ultra fine tannins & a solid core of fruit. Very pretty & balanced, with pretty & fresh aromas of flowers, berry, and licorice.

95 PTS WINE SPECTATOR. The '03 Solaia has fantastic aromas of crushed blackberry, licorice and strawberry; full bodied; rich, velvety tannins and a long, fruity finish; fruit forward and exciting.

96 PTS ROBERT PARKER, JR. The '01 Antinori Solaia is a classic example of central Tuscan Cabernet at its best; warm and explosive in its expression of black currant fruit, tobacco, tar, and graphite.

95 PTS ROBERT PARKER, JR. The '01 Antinori Guado al Tasso is loaded with aromas and flavors of perfectly ripe blackcurrant and blackberry fruit, minerals, sage, and thyme; satiny texture.

91 PTS WINE SPECTATOR, Loads of blackberry, coffee and olive aromas. Full-bodied, with velvety tannins and a long, subtle yet rich finish. One of the finest Tignanello's produced. Best through 2007.

89 PTS WINE ENTHUSIAST. The '00 Antinori Guado al Taso is a fair amount gamy, with caramel, warm earth and some bacon on the nose; sweet berry fruit and licorice notes; peppery, woody character.

87 PTS WINE SPECTATOR. The Antinori Tenuta Marchese is an extremely well crafted '96 CC riserva, with beautiful aromas of currant, raspberry and smoky wood; polished tannins; a long, flavorful finish.

90 PTS WINE SPECTATOR. The 1999 Antinori Tignanello has attractive plum, cherry and berry aromas, with a hint of toasted oak. Medium bodied, with fine tannins and lovely sweet fruit.

94 PTS WINE SPECTATOR. The 1994 Antinori Solaia has intense aromas of blackberries and fresh herbs, such as basil, with a hint of eucalyptus. Full bodied with well polished tannins and long finish.

This great taste of Italy basket contains a bottle of Antinori Santa Cristina, an olive oil, dipping herbs, as well as gourmet bread sticks.

97 PTS WINE SPECTATOR Fantastic aromas of blackberries, flowers and minerals. Captivating, full bodied with incredible layers of ripe fruit and silky tannins. The finish lasts for minutes.

95 PTS WINE SPECTATOR. The '98 Antinori Bolgheri has violet and berry aromas, with intense tarragon and currant character; full bodied and gorgeous, with wonderful finesse and subtlety.

Ripe red fruit, with perceptible notes of wild cherries and cherries under spirits to tobacco, leather, and spices.13.5% ABV

98 PTS WINE SPECTATOR. The '97 Antinori Solaia is Dark ruby in color, with extremely ripe raisin and pice aromas; full-bodied and very chewy, with loads of polished tannins and a long, long finish.

Antinori Chardonnay from Umbria is loaded with pears, citrus and spice aromas; very refreshing flavors with hints of crisp apples and pears on the finish.

91 PTS Wilfred Wong. A fine Chardonnay that explodes with ripe core fruit flavors. Hints of mineral and marzipan.

Pretty well defined Sangiovese with an abundance of blackberry aromas and flavors. Medium tannins and a refreshing aftertaste. This will cellar through 2003.

A fine effort that is a crisp, juicy white wine of excellent balance and style.

91 PTS WINE SPECTATOR. The '03 Antinori Badia a Passignano shows lots of ripe berry, earth and light cream character; full-bodied, with chewy tannins and a long finish; precise and impressive.

Notes of cherries well integrated with the chocolate and vanilla aromas of the oak aging. The tannins are soft and silky, and the flavors are long and well sustained.

A light & lively wine, made from 85% Trebbiano & 15% chardonnay & pinot blanc, it's fresh, delicately light-bodied and fruity. Great choice with light pastas or with Fontina cheese.

A clear cut above the others, the Antinori Chianti Classico Riserva offers a package of ripe fruit and sweet earthy flavors; this is an excellent choice for veal scallopini.

The Antinori Santa Cristina Sangiovese is a light to medium bodied red wine with good focus on medium ripe fruit flavors; smooth in the aftertaste.