The 2013 Tignanello marks the commencement of a new era for Italy's revolutionary wine. While the blend maintains its classic composition of 80% Sangiovese, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 5% Cabernet Franc, Renzo Cotarella, the maestro behind the scenes, emphasizes that "stylistically, this is precisely what we envisioned." The time-tested winemaking formula persists, yet a notable evolution arises from the vineyards themselves.

A pivotal enhancement lies in the age of the celebrated Tignanello single vineyard, now gracefully maturing at 15 years. In essence, it has reached its pinnacle of production excellence. The result is a wine of exquisite harmony and seamless integration, revealing layers of black fruit and enticing baking spice.

What distinguishes this vintage is not only its stylistic achievement but also the culmination of a vineyard in its prime. As the narrative of Tignanello unfolds, anticipations heighten for the 2014 edition, featuring a greater percentage of Cabernet Sauvignon, and the intriguing promise of the 2015 vintage, with an emphasis on Sangiovese. The journey of Tignanello continues, each vintage a testament to evolving excellence and a profound commitment to the art of winemaking.

The 2013 Tignanello is a real knock-out. Rich and intense, but also linear in style, the 2013 is endowed with superb energy from start to finish. In this vintage, the Cabernet Sauvignon and Franc character is especially evident, especially in the aromatics. Today, the 2013 is tightly wound and not ready to show all of its cards. Readers will have to be patient with the 2013, but the wine has plenty to say. Above all else, this is a remarkable level of quality for a wine.

This bottle is the standard 750ml. If you are looking for the Magnum 1.5L bottle, you can find it here.