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Viinin Kuvailu
The Story
Tignanello is produced exclusively from the vineyard of the same name, a parcel of some 140 acres (57 hectares) with limestone-rich soils and a southwestern exposure at 1150-1325 feet (350-400 meters) above sea level at the Tignanello estate. It was the first Sangiovese wine to be aged in small oak barrels, the first modern rd wine to use such non-traditional varieties as Cabernet in the blend, and among the first red wines from the Chianti Cl...
Vuosikerta 1988
Italy Vintage Report by Tb: 1988 was an outstanding year in every respect, even if its crop yield was small. Piedmont struggled with chilly and rainy weather in the spring and early summer. However, beginning in July the weather became hot and dry, allowing the grapes to achieve their optimal ripeness, which was largely ruined by the rains that came at harvest time. As a result, the crop was small, but very high in quality. Tuscany was spared ...
