The fertile lands of Tuscany have grown many great winemakers and gave birth to many famous drinks. The most famous of them is the unusual dry Chianti wine, which is made from the local Sangiovese variety.
Winery “Villa Antinori” also specializes in the production of the legendary drink, but devotes more time to experimentation, creating new wines with original flavors.
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Company history Villa Antinori
The family winery Marchesi L&P Antinori was registered as an independent production unit at the end of the XNUMXth century.
However, representatives of the genus began to grow grapes and make alcohol long before this date.
Back in the XNUMXth century, the founder of an old family, living in his own castle near Florence, showed interest in the art of wine.
The hobby was passed down from generation to generation, gaining more and more scope and turned into a profitable business.
A significant milestone for the family was in 1385, when Giovanni di Piero Antinori joined the guild of Florentine winemakers. This date is considered to be the beginning of the history of the famous brand.
After the purchase of a country estate and a family residence in the center of Florence, Antinori’s products became famous among the locals.
Today, the famous family owns vineyards in different regions of Italy (Tuscany, Piedmont, Lombardy, Umbria, Puglia) and beyond (in Chile, Hungary and California).
Features of Antinori wines
The company mainly produces ordinary table drinks, which are highly valued on the domestic market.
Many consumers mistakenly attribute the brand’s products to elite wines, referring to the “IGT” badge, which can be found on bottles from Antinori.
However, this label only indicates belonging to the Tuscan region and does not at all mean a special position in the hierarchy of Italian drinks.
The first Chianti was produced by the company in 1928.
The technology of its manufacture is constantly modernized and improved.
The result was the original red dry wine “Villa Antinori Rosso” and its counterpart from white grapes.
Both drinks are the pride of the company and combine the best Tuscan traditions with experimental techniques introduced by family winemakers.
The creator of the famous wines was not afraid to change the classic composition of Chianti and include, in addition to the traditional Sangiovese, French varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Syrah.
Having thus lost the privilege to name products “Chianti”, the winemaker received a unique drink with an individual taste, which is in no way inferior to the best grape specimens of Tuscany.
Today, “Villa Antinori” produces this wine in large volumes and delivers it to different countries, maintaining the same quality and original bouquet.
In the manufacture of drinks, local winemakers use:
Manual collection of raw materials.
Soft comb removal and pressing.
Fermentation at low temperatures, which allows you to preserve the freshness and fragile aroma of the fruit.
For aging light must – steel tanks, dark – oak barrels.
Malolactic fermentation.
Different exposure times for each product category.
The company specializes in the production of red and white dry table wines.
Among the products of the brand there are still and sparkling drinks, young and aged, as well as several items of the highest category “DOCG.”, including the famous champagne “Blanc de Blancs” and the classic Tuscan Chianti (“Chianti Classico”).
The best wines
Villa Antinori Rosso
Ruby red wine with a complex bouquet.
The aroma is dominated by red fruits and berries (plum, cherry), set off by mint-vanilla tones and hints of spices.
Taste: velvety, rounded, with a spicy plume. Pairs well with meats and cheeses.
The composition is dominated by Sangiovese, complemented by inclusions of Cabernet, Merlot and Syrah.
Villa Antinori Bianco
The color of the drink: pale straw with greenish highlights.
Aroma: soft, elegant, with banana, pineapple and floral notes.
Taste: balanced, persistent, harmonious, with a slight hint of candied fruit and a mineral aftertaste.
Good as an aperitif and accompaniment to light snacks and cheeses, seafood and fish dishes.
Combines white varieties: Pinot Blanc, Trebbiano, Pinot Gris, Malvasia, Riesling, the proportions of which may vary depending on the year of manufacture.
Tignanello
Ruby wine with aromas of red fruits, liquorice and raspberries from Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc.
The drink is characterized by a delicate, balanced, elegant taste with mineral and tannin notes and a long aftertaste.
soleia
The color of the drink: intense ruby, with purple highlights.
The aroma is rich, multifaceted, combining notes of plum jam and ripe dark berries (blueberries, blackberries).
The palate teases with hints of chocolate and licorice, followed by a fresh mint trail.
Bouquet: velvety, elastic, elegant, balanced. The finish is long, enveloping, silky.
The blend is dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon. A three-year aging in oak gives the wine moderate astringency.
Peppoli
The drink consists of 90% local Sangiovese grapes and belongs to the Chianti Classico DOCG class.
Color: ruby. Aroma: soft, mostly fruity.
Notes of cherry and red currant predominate, which are combined with a slight violet fragrance and oaky tones.
Taste: fresh, rich, with light tannins. The perfect accompaniment to meat dishes and cheese platters.
Vzboltay believes that the brand’s products are worthy of the attention of both novice tasters and experienced connoisseurs.
Thanks to the company’s flexible pricing policy and close quality control, among the products of “Villa Antinori” you can find drinks for every taste and budget.
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Relevance: 08.11.2018
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