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Fri, Apr 19, 2024 12:00PM EDT - Sun, Apr 21, 2024 09:00PM EDT
  • 2008
  • 750ml
  • Italy
  • Tuscany
  • Toscana
  • Cabernet Sauvignon, Sangiovese
  • Red
  • CC453
  • CC454
Lot 127

2008 Tignanello Toscana IGT - 750ml - 2 bottle(s)

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This lot is comprised of 2 bottle(s) of 2008 Tignanello Toscana IGT - 750ml. Estimate for this lot is between $560 - $760 with BUY IT NOW PRICE of $660. The wine in this lot comes from the collection 11283.

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A highly involved collector who acquired the wine in his cellar over many years. Sourced from negotiants, LCBO vintages releases and agencies, all wines were stored in a home cellar equipped with a state-of-the-art cooling and humidification system. A photo of his cellar is included in the gallery.
The wine in this lot has a score of 94 from Robert Parker and the following tasting note -The 2008 Tignanello is unquestionably one of the wines of the vintage. The 2008 isn’t a huge or obvious Tignanello, rather it is a wine that impresses for its sublime elegance and precision. Understated layers of fruit caress the palate like cashmere in this impeccable, soft wine. There is not a hard edge to be found. Black cherries, tobacco, smoke and licorice are some of the notes that come through on the finish. The flavor profile is decidedly on the dark side, but the wine’s structure is medium in body and intensity. In 2008 the Tignanello has more energy, focus and length than the Solaia. It is a fabulous achievement! The 2008 Tignanello is 80% Sangiovese aged in 300-liter French oak barrels (1/3rd new), 15% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Cabernet Franc, both aged in 100% new 225-liter French oak barriques.