Marchese Antinori
Chianti Classico Riserva
Chianti Classico
2006
Vintage
Varietal
Sangiovese
Where it is, October 2026
Mature: past the peak window, but still inside the full drinking arc through 2032.
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The ‘06 Chianti Classico Riserva.
Marchese Antinori Chianti Classico Riserva 2006 is a Tuscan Sangiovese-led DOCG Riserva.
Cellared Ageability Index (CAI) drinking timeline
Storage and bottle condition can shift the experience.
The peak window sits inside the broader full drinking arc.
Tasting note
Marchese Antinori's 2006 Chianti Classico Riserva should evoke sour cherry, red plum and dried petals, with a savory herb note. Sangiovese is expected to give the palate a firm, lively line: fresh acidity lifts the ripe fruit, while fine tannins create a gentle grain. The projected peak period runs from 2012 through 2025, inside a drinking range that closes in 2032. Cherry and spice should linger, then turn toward a dry, earthy finish.
The 2006 vintage
Warm days and cool nights in 2006 promoted ripeness; Sangiovese harvest finished in late September and Cabernet harvesting in early October.
About Marchese Antinori
Each variety was fermented separately in stainless steel before 14 months in small oak barrels and a further 12 months in bottle.
From the cellar: pair with
Bistecca alla fiorentina
Sangiovese-led freshness, gentle tannin, and mineral detail can balance a simply grilled steak.
Wild-boar ragu
The wine's vanilla, chocolate, and persistent savory finish fit a slow-cooked Tuscan game sauce.
Pecorino
The red's fruit and restrained tannin work with the salty, nutty character of aged Pecorino.
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Frequently Asked
What is Marchese Antinori 2006?
It is a Chianti Classico DOCG Riserva from Marchesi Antinori.
What does the 2006 taste like?
The producer notes fruit, vanilla, chocolate, gentle tannin, minerality, and a persistent finish.
How was the wine aged?
It spent 14 months in small oak barrels followed by 12 months in bottle.
Does the source provide opening years?
No dated opening period is provided on the exact producer record.