The Antinori family has been involved in the production of wine since 1385 when Giovanni di Piero Antinori became a member of the “Arte Fiorentina”, the Winemakers’ Guild of the city of Florence. During this entire long period, through twenty six generations, the family has always directly managed this work with courageous and, at times, innovative decisions. But always while maintaining a fundamental respect for tradition and for the territory in which they have operated.

Estates currently under the Marchesi Antinori wine empire include Tignanello, Badia a Passignano, Guado Al Tasso, Castello della Sala, Pian Delle Vigne, Peppoli, and Montenisa. While the core of the family's properties and production are focused in Tuscany, additional properties have expanded their regional diversity to include Orvieto Classico and Franciacorta.

The Tenuta Tignanello estate is located between the Greve and Pesa river valleys in the heart of the Chianti Classico appellation. In these 127 hectares (320 acres) of vineyards, the Antinori family, more than anywhere else, has expressed its principles and working philosophy: reconcile tradition and modernity with wines which are strictly and authentically tied to their territories of origin. Solaia and Tignanello, the two iconic wines of the estate, have been defined by the international press as “among the most influential wines in the viticultural history of Italy” and are a constant symbol for the Antinori family of a continuous challenge, one driven by pure passion.

The Guado al Tasso estate is located approximately 50 miles (80 kilometers) to the southwest of the city of Florence, near the medieval hamlet of Bolgheri in the Upper Maremma. Once part of a fiefdom of some 4,048 hectares (over 10,000 acres), today the 1000 hectare/2500 acre property extends from the coast of the Tyrrhenian Sea to the inland hills, where the vineyards are cultivated on rocky and slightly calcareous soils. Of these, 300 are under vines which are planted to Vermentino, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, and Petit Verdot along with small quantities of other grape varieties. In the 1930’s this property was inherited by Carlotta Della Gherardesca who married into the Antinori family.

Today the firm is run by Marquis Piero Antinori with the support of his three daughters, Albiera, Allegra, and Alessia. Tradition, passion, and intuition have been the three driving principles which have led the Marquis Antinori firm to become a leader in Italian wine.

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 red wine in the region to use such non-traditional varieties as Cabernet in the blend, and among the first red wines from the Chianti Classico area to be produced without white grapes.

The wine, originally called "Chianti Classico Riserva vigneto Tignanello" (a Chianti Classico Riserva from the Tignanello vineyard), was produced for the first time from a single vineyard parcel in 1970, when the blend contained 20% of Canaiolo and 5% of Trebbiano and Malvasia, both white grapes, and the wine aged in small oak barrels.

In 1971, it became a Tuscan red table wine rather than a Chianti Classico and was called Tignanello. In the 1975 vintage, the percentage of white grapes was definitively eliminated from the blend. Ever since 1982, the blend has been the one currently used. Tignanello is bottled only in favorable vintages, and was not produced in 1972, 1973, 1974, 1976, 1984, 1992, and 2002.

The 2017 Antinori Tignanello IGT is a proprietary red blend from Tuscany, Italy, produced by the renowned Antinori estate. This vintage has garnered significant acclaim from professional reviewers, with scores ranging from 93 to 97 points.

Decanter awarded it a score of 95, noting the wine's "forward plum and cherry aromas," complemented by "black pepper, clove," and floral notes typical of the Chianti Classico area, such as orris and violet. On the palate, it reveals darker tones with "chocolate notes with a balsamic character" and a "delicate coconut finish." The review emphasizes the wine’s "firm acidity and compact tannins," attributing its balance to an "amazing concentration of fruit."

James Suckling gave this vintage a score of 96, highlighting its density and precision. He describes it as a "dense, really pinpointed red with plums and hazelnuts," adding that it is "full-bodied and very polished with fine, creamy tannins and a long, flavorful finish." He also commends its finesse and suggests it will be even better after 2023.

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate also rated it 96, calling it a "dark, exuberant and inviting wine." The review praises the "symphony of dark fruit with black cherry, plum, spice, and sweet tobacco." The reviewer was particularly captivated by a "distant hint of medicinal or menthol herb" and a "drying mineral note of crushed chalk." The 2017 vintage’s heat and dryness have intensified its aromatic profile, while the mouthfeel remains "carefully crafted to maintain its softness and smoothness."

Vinous, giving it 95+ points, noted the wine's initial generosity but observed that it has since become "incredibly tight." The review mentions "bright red berry fruit, mint, chalk, and lifted floral notes," highlighting the need for patience as the wine continues to develop.

Wine Spectator provided a score of 93, describing the wine as "a bit shy in aroma today," with flavors of "plum, black cherry, earth, sanguine, and toasty oak." They noted its muscular and dense structure, recommending it be enjoyed from 2022 through 2035.

Finally, Wine Enthusiast rated the wine 97 points, praising its "aromas of cassis, menthol, blue flower, and pipe tobacco." The palate is described as "delicious, elegantly structured," with flavors of "dried black cherry, ripe blackberry, licorice, and vanilla," framed by "taut, fine-grained tannins."

Overall, the 2017 Antinori Tignanello IGT is a highly-regarded wine with a complex profile and excellent aging potential.