Medium ruby red; thick tears in the glass indicate a degree of extraction. On the nose, a lovely, engaging, medium-bodied bouquet of red and dark fruits (cherry, blackberries, plum, with a hint of stewed fruit: prune) balanced by spicy nuances (cinnamon, cedarwood, orange zest) that betray a little of its maturation in French oak barriques, along with a touch of violet, though the primary fruit remains dominant. On the palate, it is medium-bodied with soft yet noticeable tannins and medium-plus acidity. Juicy and well-balanced, with real presence, it once again displays cherry, plum, redcurrant and blackberry. In the successful finish, vanilla and dark chocolate linger alongside the fruit. Today, it is noticeably more balanced and composed than during my previous tasting three years ago, while remaining fresh, vibrant, and still possessing power and potential for further development. Very good.
Drink through 2034.
Tasted by Dominik Müller on Tuesday, 28 July 2026.
| Flawed? | no | |
| DM: |
11Wines with a DM9 to DM12 rating are very good wines, above average even in the world of fine wine. That means these wines have been produced really well. They are pure, balanced, and have no flaw whatsoever. They begin to show complexity. Moreover, these wines have their own character and transport typicity and terroir. / 20 ("very good") |
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| Favourite: | No |
| Vintage: |
2019 Cold and dry winter. There was plenty of rain during spring, which helped replenish the water tables, but the cool temperatures delayed flowering by about two weeks compared to the long-term average. As is well-documented by now, the summer of 2019 was hot in Tuscany like in other parts of Europe, but there were enough showers to reduce the effect of drought, particularly towards the end of July. Although some producers in the hotter regions saw their yields reduced by heat stress, the wines produced in the Chianti and Brunello di Montalcino appellations are generally considered to be of very high quality. |
| Colour: | red |
| Style: | still (dry) |
| Assemblage: | yes |
| Grape variety: | Sangiovese |
| For assemblages, the main grape variety is shown. | |
| Producer: | Marchesi Antinori |
| Country: | Italy |
| Region: | Tuscany |
| Subregion: | Chianti |
| Appellation: | Chianti Classico DOCG |
| Vineyard: | n/a |
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