Aftera particularly cold and wetautumn, followed bysevere winter temperatures with persistent rain, the vines budded late compared to the average in preceding years.

The spring was also wet, but withoutaffecting the regular formation and growth of the bunches.

The second half of Julysaw very high temperatures, but the weather changed again in August, with rain and below average temperatures.

Excellent weather conditions in Septemberand October, together with normal dayand night temperature differences,allowed the grapes to ripen perfectlyand the harvested crop was both abundantand of quality.

The harvest of the Sangiovese grapes was concluded in the end of the first week of Octoberand the Cabernet in the second.

On release, Tignanello 2006 hasaveryintense rubyred colorand balanced ripe red fruitand spicyaromas on the
nose.

It is hasafull, rich and round rich palate, dense without hiding its great elegance and complexity.

A powerful
wine,yet fine and pleasant to drink, with good length and an aftertaste packed with chocolate and citrus fruits.

The tanninsare pronounced, but smooth and silky, which, together with balanced acidity,assures Tignanello good
ageing potential.