Winemaker Notes
Deep purple-black in color with vibrant, expressive aromas of black currant, crushed blueberry and blackberry. The wine is full bodied, with a wonderful richness and depth on the palate and firm, ripe tannins. The long, savory flavors provide generosity to the persistent finish.
About Antica Napa Valley
Antinori Napa Valley is a landmark achievement for the Antinori Family, whose winemaking legacy spans over six centuries. Applying their Old-World heritage and knowledge to unlock the highest potential of this mountain estate, the family has created New-World wines of finesse and refinement.
The Antinori Napa Valley estate was born from the dream of Marchese Piero Antinori to create a sublime expression of Napa Valley mountain winemaking after his first visit to the region in the 1960s. After many years, his dream began to take shape with the acquisition of a 1,200-acre property composed of rugged, high-elevation terrain in a remote corner of the Vaca Mountain range, the finest parcels of which he transformed into immaculate vineyards over the following years.
The family views its role as that of steward to this esteemed site, drawing upon centuries of winemaking experience in Tuscany to cultivate the essence of an iconic Napa Valley estate to its highest potential. Even with this deep knowledge, this unique mountain landscape has required years of study and oenological research, and still represents an on-going pursuit to craft the best expression of these wines.
The Antinori philosophy is exemplified by the iconic Latin phrase found on its historic family crest: “Te Duce Proficio,” which translates to “Following your guide, I flourish.” These three words honor the legacy and deep tradition of the family, while serving as the driving force behind the family’s quest for excellence for generations to come.
A Story of Tuscan Heritage and Legacy
The Antinori family has been committed to the art of winemaking for over six centuries, since the year 1385 when Giovanni di Piero Antinori became a member of the Arte Fiorentina dei Vinattieri, the Florentine Winemakers’ Guild.
As the 25th generation of the family, Marchese Piero Antinori has spent his lifetime synthesizing the collective wisdom of his forebears and applying it to the modern era. In the 1970s, he fostered a new beginning for his family’s Tuscan wine business, introducing modern winemaking techniques as well as two new non-traditional red wine blends—Tignanello and Solaia. These groundbreaking wines introduced the new category known as ‘Super Tuscan’ and represented a Renaissance for all Italian wines, as his passion and vision inspired his fellow vintners of the region to join him in the pursuit of exceptional wines.
Today, in a first within the family line, the Marchese has passed the stewardship of the company to his three daughters, Albiera, Allegra, and Alessia. Together the 25th, 26th and 27th generations of this family continue the pursuit of excellence and innovation in all their endeavors, guided by those who came before.
