Marchesi Antinori Tignanello Toscana IGT, Tuscany, Italy 2023 Cabernet Franc - Merlot elegant nose

elegant nose

The palate largely delivers on all of that promise

cassis and pickled ginger flavors

the tannins cushioned by ripe blackberry fruits and good acidity

and a hint of something tropical while on the palate it delivers lemon confit

Marchesi Antinori Tignanello Toscana IGT, Tuscany, Italy 2023 Cabernet Franc - Merlot elegant noseThe 2023 Tignanello is a classy, polished wine. Soft and open knit with lovely, forward fruit and bright acids, the 2023 is a total delight. Floral, spice and blood orange overtones meld into a core of red Sangiovese driven fruit. There's a touch more Cabernet Franc in this year's blend. That comes through in the wine's aromatic presence. The 2023 is a juicy, midweight Tignanello that offers tons of immediacy and sheer appeal. It's finesse over power.