Marchesi Antinori Tignanello Toscana IGT, Tuscany, Italy 2023 Cabernet Franc - Merlot dark and austere side of

dark and austere side of Mosel slate

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

the tannins cushioned by ripe blackberry fruits and good acidity

Tasted five times

Marchesi Antinori Tignanello Toscana IGT, Tuscany, Italy 2023 Cabernet Franc - Merlot dark and austere side ofThe 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.