What kind of wine is Villa Antinori Toscana?
white wine
A traditional white wine produced in 1931 by Marchese Niccolò Antinori. Villa Antinori Bianco IGT Toscana is a fine expression of the Tuscan territory by blending traditional white grapes with other varieties. The bouquet is fresh and elegant but with a marked character.
What grape is Villa Antinori?
In 1931, Villa Antinori Bianco was made from traditional Trebbiano grapes. In the 1980’s a small percentage of Chardonnay was added in order to give the wine better structure.
Who runs Antinori?
Marchese Piero Antinori
Tall and dignified, Marchese Piero Antinori looks the part of a Florentine nobleman, a fitting figure to oversee a 600-year-old family wine business. But in 1966, when he took the company reins from his father, Niccolò, Tuscan wine was in trouble.
Is Villa Antinori Super Tuscan sweet?
This is a special vintage released in a magnum to celebrate the 600th anniversary of Villa Antinori. It is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Sangiovese varietals from the Tignanello vineyard. It has a sweet start with loads of acidity and melded tannins.
Is Toscana white wine?
From Trebbiano Toscano we generally obtain simple white wines for daily consumption, with a light structure and moderately aromatic but also many macerated white wines. From this vine are born countless Tuscan white wines such as Bianco di Pitigliano DOC, Montecarlo Bianco DOC, Montescudaio Bianco DOC and many others.
Is Villa Antinori a Super Tuscan?
As the Antinori’s recognized how non-native grapes like Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah and Petit Verdot added to Sangiovese raised the level of quality of their wine they started blending more and more and finally could no longer use the DOC designation and so it became a Super Tuscan IGT.
Is Villa Antinori organic?
Most of our vineyards are farmed organically, but only a few are certified organic, so that if we need to use something we can use it.
Why is the Antinori family famous?
They are one of the biggest wine companies in Italy, and their innovations played a large part in the “Super-Tuscan” revolution of the 1970s. Antinori is a member of the Primum Familiae Vini and the 10th oldest family owned company in the world.
What grape is Toscana?
Sangiovese
Sangiovese. The most widely planted grape in Tuscany is also the main variety in its most classic red wines: Chianti, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, and Brunello di Montalcino. In 2014, 61.4 percent of the vines in Tuscany were Sangiovese.
Where are Antinori vineyards?
Florence, Italy
Antinori
| Marchesi Antinori Srl | |
|---|---|
| Location | Florence, Italy |
| Appellation | Chianti Classico |
| Founded | 1385 |
| First vintage | 1385 |
Where are Antinori Estates?
Napa Valley
Antica is a symbol for Antinori California and represents the Antinori family’s longstanding desire to produce wines with personality and style in the Napa Valley. The estate is located high in the eastern mountains of Napa Valley in the Atlas Peak AVA, uniquely situated at an altitude of 1,800 feet above sea level.
Where is the Antinori vineyard?
Is Toscana red or white?
Tuscan Wine. Tuscany is one of the most famous and prolific wine regions anywhere in Europe. It is best known for its Sangiovese-based dry red wines – which dominate output.
Is Toscana a dry wine?
Given Tuscany’s longstanding success with dry red wine, this style is by far the most common style with a majority produced from the Sangiovese grape variety. Other popular varieties include Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc.
Is Toscana a type of wine?
Tuscan wine (Italian Toscana) is Italian wine from the Tuscany region. Located in central Italy along the Tyrrhenian coast, Tuscany is home to some of the world’s most notable wine regions.
How do I get from Florence to Antinori?
The quickest way to get from Florence to Antinori is to taxi which costs €55 – €75 and takes 23 min. Is there a direct bus between Florence and Antinori? Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Autostazione Busitalia Firenze and arriving at Bargino Fornace. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day.