Villa Antinori Rosso IGT 2021

  The Villa Antinori Rosso from the renowned Marchesi Antinori family in Tuscany is an impressive expression of Tuscan winemaking, combining tradition and modernity. Its cuvée, which combines the classic Sangiovese variety with international grape varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and occasionally Syrah and Petit Verdot, offers the best of both worlds: the authenticity of the land and the sophistication of international style. The vineyards of the Antinori estates are characterized by calcareous and clayey soils in the hills around Florence, where a combination of warm days and cool nights promotes balanced grape ripening. In the cellar, the grapes are carefully harvested, destemmed, gently fermented, and aged for months in small barriques and large wooden barrels—a process that gives the wine depth and a fine-grained structure.

In the glass, Villa Antinori Rosso displays a bright ruby red color with violet reflections, visually emphasizing its vitality and elegance. The bouquet opens with aromas of ripe cherries, plums, and red berries, flanked by spicy nuances of vanilla, cedar wood, and tobacco, which are characterized by barrique aging. On the palate, this wine unfolds with velvety tannins, elegant fruit, and subtle spice, giving it a long-lasting and characterful finish. This wine is equally stylish with fine foods such as pan-fried meat, mature cheese, or Mediterranean ragù, and is an excellent representative of the Tuscan wine tradition in a modern, international style. - Gerardo [TS10/22]