Antinori. This true Italian dynasty had been producing wine since 1385.
The family which can trace its history back to 1179 when Accarisio di Antinoro bought land from the Abbey of Passignano. Badia a Passignano is still one of a number of domains found in the group today which is spread out over Tuscany, Umbria, Piedmont, Lombardy, Puglia and even outside of Italy.
In the 1960s and 1970s, the family participated in the Super Tuscan revolution – wine for ageing made in the style of the great Bordeaux. Today, after 26 generations, the story continues with Albiera Antinori who is supported by his sisters, Allegra et Alessia, following their father, Marchese Piero Antinori.
The Italian domains are: TENUTA TIGNANELLO, BADIA A PASSIGNANO, PèPPOLI, ANTINORI NEL CHIANTI CLASSICO, PIAN DELLE VIGNE, TENUTA GUADO AL TASSO, CASTELLO DELLA SALA, MARCHESE ANTINORI – TENUTA MONTENISA, VILLA ANTINORI. The family also has vines outside of Italy in Chili, USA, Hungary, Romania and Malta.

Armed with centuries-old savoir-faire, the family domain Antinori can boast of a 600-year history in producing wine. Today, the estate is in the hands of Piero Antinori and his three daughters Alessia, Allegra and Albiera. This wine is a blend of Sauvignon blanc and Sémillon. The hillside vines are cultivated in sediment-rich soil veined with clay. The grapes are vinified in steel vats to preserve the freshness of the fruit and the identity of its terroir. In the glass, this cuvée has a pale, yellow hue, exuding a lively and fruity aromatic bouquet. We also detect vegetal notes, a hint of citrus, and ripe white fruit like peach. The palate balances fullness with a refreshing acidity. This is a wine that can be enjoyed in its youth with a delicate dish like onion tart, cauliflower flan, or asparagus risotto.