A HISTORY IN WINEMAKING

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2 March 2019 I am very pleased to be able to offer you the latest releases from Marchesi Antinori and also the opportunity to purchase a vertical of three of the latest vintages of the famous Tignanello. ANTINORI OVERVIEW The Antinori family has been producing wine in Tuscany for six centuries and exporting it for four that s 26 generations of uninterrupted family ownership, making them the 10th oldest company in the world still in the hands of the same family. They moved to Florence in the early 13th century, and remain central figures in the fabric of the city. Piazza Antinori is the square in the historic centre where Marchese Piero Antinori still lives. The purchase of the Tignanello estate in 1850 marked the beginning of a remarkable period of expansion, which shows no signs of abating. Through judicious acquisition of vineyards, and an uncanny knack for developing iconic wines, Antinori has become Tuscany s arguably Italy s preeminent wine producer, establishing an important presence in Piedmont, Umbria, Puglia and Lombardy. Marchese Piero Antinori sums up the company s outlook thus: Ancient roots play an important role in our philosophy, but they have never held back our spirit of innovation. Today the president of the company is Albiera Antinori (Piero s eldest daughter), while the Marchese retains the title of honorary president. Renzo Cotarella, creator of Cervaro della Sala, is the CEO and chief winemaker. A HISTORY IN WINEMAKING 1385 Giovanni di Piero Antinori joins the Winemakers Guild of Florence. 1750s The family begins to market its wine abroad, particularly in the United Kingdom, thereby gaining greater prestige The Antinori family adds to the family holdings a series of small farms with vineyards in the Chianti Classico area, including 47 hectares at Tignanello Piero Antinori, together with his brother, founds what is to become the present-day company of Marchesi Antinori Carlotta della Gherardesca weds Niccolò Antinori, bringing as a dowry the land and the buildings which will eventually be given the name of Tenuta Guado al Tasso, in the splendid area of Bolgheri Piero Antinori, son of Niccolò Antinori and Carlotta della Gherardesca, is born at Villa Antinori. He becomes company president in Purchase of Castello della Sala in Umbria to make white wines. At the time the estate includes 52 hectares of olive groves and vineyards. Renovation work at the 15th century castle is undertaken Niccolò Antinori engages oenologist Giacomo Tachis. He will become a legend in modern Italian winemaking, giving his contribution to many iconic wines First vintage of Tignanello, a turning point in the oenology of Chianti, followed in 1978 by the first vintage of Solaia, a cru contiguous to the Tignanello vineyard Renzo Cotarella arrives to direct the Castello della Sala and, in less than ten years, creates the wines that now symbolise the estate The family acquires 325 hectares of land around the Badia di Passignano abbey in Chianti Classico, situated in an area famous for its wine production for approximately one thousand years Start of the Prunotto project in Piedmont Solaia is the world s number one wine according to the Wine Spectator. The 1997 Solaia is the first Italian wine to head the list of the world s finest wines selected annually by this influential magazine Start of the Tormaresca project in Puglia Matarocchio s first vintage (2007), produced at the Guado al Tasso estate, is released. The maximum expression of a single grape variety (Cabernet Franc) and a single vineyard parcel Inauguration of Bargino, Antinori s spectacular new cellar in Chianti Classico. For the very first time, Antinori open the door to visitors.

TENUTA TIGNANELLO The Tenuta Tignanello estate is located between the Greve and Pesa river valleys in the heart of the Chianti Classico appellation.

In these vineyards, the Antinori family, more than anywhere else, has expressed its principles and working philosophy: to reconcile tradition and modernity with wines which are strictly and

The first vintage was in 1970, made by the legendary winemaker Giacomo Tachis and still labelled as a Chianti.

4 TENUTA TIGNANELLO The Tenuta Tignanello estate is located between the Greve and Pesa river valleys in the heart of the Chianti Classico appellation. Solaia and Tignanello, the iconic wines of the estate, have been defined by the international press as among the most influential wines in the viticultural history of Italy. In these vineyards, the Antinori family, more than anywhere else, has expressed its principles and working philosophy: to reconcile tradition and modernity with wines which are strictly and authentically tied to their territories of origin. Tignanello is a blend of 80% Sangiovese, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Cabernet Franc aged for 14 months in French and Hungarian oak. The first vintage was in 1970, made by the legendary winemaker Giacomo Tachis and still labelled as a Chianti. The introduction of Cabernet Sauvignon in the blend, the use of French barriques and the elimination of the then-mandatory white varieties helped the wine to acquire immediate recognition and to start the Supertuscan revolution. Since the 2011 vintage the historical label Marchese Antinori Chianti Classico Riserva is made only with fruit sourced from the Tignanello estate, making it the perfect introduction to the flagship wine.

5 ANTINORI Tignanello per case of 6 (Duty & GST Paid, Jersey) THE WINE ADVOCATE (Robert Parker) Rating: (95-97) points Drink Date: Reviewed by: Monica Larner, Issue Date: 6th Sep 2018, Source: Mid-September New Releases, The Wine Advocate Tasted from barrel, the 2016 Tignanello will be released next year in April. This celebrated red blend is of course mostly Sangiovese with about 15% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Cabernet Franc. If 2015 is an ideal vintage for Tuscan blended reds made with the great Bordeaux varieties, the 2016 vintage is better suited to Italian grapes such as Sangiovese. This classic vintage of Tignanello has a leg up, albeit slim, over the previous vintage precisely because the protagonist here is Sangiovese. This wine shows a high caliber of fresh primary fruit that is direct and intense. In the mouth, the wine is focused and sharp. Ultimately, the 2016 Tignanello is slightly more streamlined compared to the more fleshy This adds to the firm elegance you get here. ANTINORI Tignanello per case of 6 (Duty & GST Paid, Jersey) normal price = btl THE WINE ADVOCATE (Robert Parker) Rating: 96 points Drink Date: Reviewed by: Monica Larner, Issue Date: 6th Sep 2018, Source: Mid-September New Releases, The Wine Advocate The 2015 Tignanello is a wine that opens, like a fully blossomed rose, right in front of you. This vintage is immediately accessible, generous and opulent. The wine will surely flesh out and gain focus with more bottle age, but one of the best qualities of this vintage is just how beautiful the wine tastes straight out of the gate. The fruit is beautifully ripe with fresh blackberry and cherry nuances, spice, leather, sweet tobacco and smoke. Up until this vintage, the various blending components that make up Tignanello were vinifed in separate lots. Starting with 2015, the wine is blended sooner in order to achieve better overall integration. The entire Tignanello estate counts 130 hectares of vines, but the single-vineyard "Tignanello" that makes this wine is 57 hectares. Some 340,000 bottles were produced. ANTINORI Tignanello per case of 6 (Duty & GST Paid, Jersey) normal price = btl THE WINE ADVOCATE (Robert Parker) Rating: 93 points Drink Date: Reviewed by: Monica Larner, Issue Date: 28th Apr 2017, Source: 230, The Wine Advocate "Tignanello has this amazing ability of always being, well, Tignanello. Its very DNA makes it among the most distinctive and recognizable wines in the world. I'm happy to report that this is also the case for the 2014 Tignanello that faced very different growing conditions compared to most. The wine is beautiful and balanced with sweet tannins and a supporting oak texture that is neatly folded at the back. The wine is all about measure and proportion, and it aspires to these goals with an impressive sense of natural harmony. This is not an overtly powerful or muscular expression. Instead, it shows a tasty, almost savory form of elegance. This vintage was made with 75% Sangiovese, which means that the Cabernet presence is a tad bigger than normal. Ultimately, this wine is more finessed and delicate, and I appreciate the careful tannic management on display here." SPECIAL PROMOTIONS Buy 1 case of each Or Buy 1 mixed case (6 bottles each of 2014, 15 & 16) (2 bottles each of 2014, 15 & 16) (This will be delivered in a 6 bottle Flat Wooden Case) ANTINORI Tenuta Tignanello Chianti Classico Riserva per case of 6 Since the 2011 vintage the historical label Marchese Antinori Chianti Classico Riserva is made only with fruit sourced from the Tignanello estate, making it the perfect introduction to the flagship wine.

CASTELLO DELLA SALA The Castello della Sala estate was added to the Antinori portfolio in 1940, but it was only in the 1970s, when Piero Antinori hired the young winemaker Renzo Cotarella, that

ANTINORI Castello della Sala Chardonnay 'Bramito' 2018 150 per case of 6 Since the 2011 vintage the historical label Marchese Antinori Chianti Classico Riserva is made only with fruit sourced from

7 CASTELLO DELLA SALA The Castello della Sala estate was added to the Antinori portfolio in 1940, but it was only in the 1970s, when Piero Antinori hired the young winemaker Renzo Cotarella, that experimentation started with international varieties, particularly Chardonnay. ANTINORI Castello della Sala Chardonnay 'Bramito' per case of 6 Since the 2011 vintage the historical label Marchese Antinori Chianti Classico Riserva is made only with fruit sourced from the Tignanello estate, making it the perfect introduction to the flagship wine. ANTINORI Castello della Sala 'Cervaro della Sala' per case of 6 Cervaro della Sala is a blend of 85-90% Chardonnay and 10-15% Grechetto, depending on the characteristics of the vintage. The Chardonnay is fermented in French oak barrels where it ages for 5-6 months and then it s blended with the Grechetto, followed by a further 12 months in bottle before release was the first vintage and today it s one of the most sought-after Italian whites worldwide VINTAGE The 2017 vintage was, in general, characterized by an absence of rainfall and by a winter with temperatures below normal seasonal averages. A late frost during the month of April caused a reduction of production, particularly in valley-floor vineyards. The hot and dry climate of the summer months assisted in the early ripening of the grapes and guaranteed a crop of excellent healthiness. Drip irrigation was employed in certain vineyards to avoid excessive stress on the plants. The constant, and customary, attention to the growth and development of the vines and grapes, along with careful and timely picking, assured the harvest of healthy grapes characterized by an excellent freshness, capable of producing a wine of much balance between acidity and alcohol.

BADIA AL PASSIGNANO An area between Florence and Siena, Chianti was first officially defined in 1716, by the Medici Gran Duke Cosimo III, making it the second oldest wine appellation in the world

9 BADIA AL PASSIGNANO An area between Florence and Siena, Chianti was first officially defined in 1716, by the Medici Gran Duke Cosimo III, making it the second oldest wine appellation in the world (after Douro for Port). Seven sub-zones were added to enlarge the area in Chianti Classico refers to the original vineyard zone and is still considered the finest part of the region.the Gran Selezione category was created in 2014 to denote the very best expression of Chianti (only 2% of the entire Chianti production). For the Antinori family, this is the land where it all started. The Badia a Passignano abbey is situated in Sambuca Val di Pesa, three kilometers to the south of the Tenuta Tignanello estate. The fundamental importance of this abbey in the history of Chianti Classico can be read in many volumes housed in the State Archives of Florence, which confirm the presence of a Sangiovese vineyard. Further confirmation occurred in 1983 when, in the terrain surrounding the abbey, a millennia-old Vitis vinifera vine was found. ANTINORI Badia a Passignano Chianti Classico 'Gran Selezione' per case of 6 The Badia a Passignano Chianti Classico Gran Selezione is the only Chianti made by Antinori with 100% Sangiovese (aged in Hungarian oak in the abbey s underground cellars) and is made from a selection of the best grapes from the 53 hectares owned by the family since VINTAGE The climate of the 2015 vintage was extremely regular and fully respected during the growing season the typical weather pattern of the Chianti Classico production zone. The rather cold and relatively dry winter preceded a spring which was rainier during the months of March and April and dry during May and June. In this period as well the temperatures were regular in character, guaranteeing an excellent development of the vegetation and a highly positive flowering and bud set. The summer was a warm one with above average temperatures during the month of July; nights, however, remained cool, allowing the grape berries to grow without any particular conditions of stress. August, also a warm month, was characterized however by occasional rainfall which assisted the vines to ripen the crop well. Full ripeness was achieved in September and the first phase of the month of October, a period marked by warm, dry, and above all breezy days. THE WINE ADVOCATE (Robert Parker) Rating: 94 points Drink Date: Reviewed by: Monica Larner, Issue Date: 6th Sep 2018, Source: Mid-September New Releases, The Wine Advocate The 2015 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Badia a Passignano is a pure expression of Sangiovese. Fruit is sourced from the San Donato area of the appellation that is not an official subzone yet but is increasingly emerging as such. This wine is distinguished by a beautiful level of openness and softness (on the Sangiovese spectrum, which means you also get a bright dose of acidity). That softness or lushness comes in part due to the warm vintage but also thanks to the winemaking approach that relies on larger barrels (from 300 to 500 liters) and Hungarian oak that tends to be more porous and thickly textured for increased passage of oxygen. The wine offers beautiful balance between its dark fruit and savory spice comments. This Chianti Classico Gran Selezione was not produced in 2014.

TENUTA GUADO AL TASSO In the 1930s the Tenuta Belvedere estate (later renamed Guado al Tasso) was inherited by Carlotta della Gherardesca Antinori, the mother of Piero Antinori.

11 TENUTA GUADO AL TASSO In the 1930s the Tenuta Belvedere estate (later renamed Guado al Tasso) was inherited by Carlotta della Gherardesca Antinori, the mother of Piero Antinori. Located in the world famous Bolgheri area (home of many Supertuscans ) where 300 hectares of vineyards are cultivated, mainly with French red varieties (Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Syrah, Petit Verdot). After the collaboration with Sassicaia ended in 1989, Piero Antinori released the first vintage of Guado al Tasso in 1990: it is now the flagship wine of the estate and one of the most sought after in the area. ANTINORI Tenuta Guado al Tasso 'Il Bruciato' per case of 6 ANTINORI Tenuta Guado al Tasso 'Guado al Tasso' per case of VINTAGE The 2016 vintage was characterized by a mild winter with infrequent but abundant rainfall which assisted in creating important reserves of ground water in the soil. The beginning of the growing season arrived a bit earlier than usual and then continued in a regular fashion, accompanied by a sunny spring with temperatures and rainfall which fully respected normal seasonal averages. Summer was, on the whole, warm and without particular temperature peaks. The ripening of the grapes took place in weather marked by generally warm and sunny days, followed by cool nights which favored the development of aromatic substances and a proper rapport between sugars and acidity. Picking took place between late August and late September.

ANTINORI Tenuta Guado al Tasso 'Cont'Ugo' 2015 165 per case of 6 Cont Ugo is the newest wine from the estate (first vintage: 2011), a pure Merlot of power and complexity, coming from a strict

12 ANTINORI Tenuta Guado al Tasso 'Cont'Ugo' per case of 6 Cont Ugo is the newest wine from the estate (first vintage: 2011), a pure Merlot of power and complexity, coming from a strict selection of the 40ha of Merlot planted at Guado al Tasso VINTAGE The climate of the 2015 vintage was characterized bya winter ofaverage cold and then a mild and dryspring. The bud break was significantly earlier than the previousyearand was followed byan equally precocious flowering. The initial phase of summer was marked byan important rise in temperatures which then came back into balance during the second half of August, therebyassisting the grapes to achieve perfect ripeness. The picking of the parcels of Merlot used for the production of Cont Ugo took place between September 9th and September 23rd. 93 Points, Wine Spectator 92 Points, James Suckling THE WINE ADVOCATE (Robert Parker) Rating: 89 points Drink Date: Reviewed by: Monica Larner, Issue Date: 31st Oct 2017, Source: 233, The Wine Advocate The 2015 Bolgheri Rosso Cont'Ugo is a soft and luscious Merlot from the Tuscan Coast. The wine is generous and bright, showing the full range of cherry and dark fruit exuberance you can expect of this grape in a sunny and warm vintage like The wine offers lovely softness and fruity sweetness that wraps thickly over the palate. You'd do well to pair this bright Tuscan red with grilled meats or oven-roasted lasagna. The mid-weight finish is bright and moderate length. This wine offers broad-based appeal. ANTINORI Tenuta Guado al Tasso 'Matarocchio' per case of 6 Matarocchio is a pure expression of Cabernet Franc aged for 18 months in 60 gallons French oak barrels. An exceptionally complete wine with a great ageing potential, it is made only in the very best years at the Guado al Tasso estate and its first vintage was A very small production and already a cult wine VINTAGE The 2015 vintage was characterized by a winter of average coldness and by a spring which was both dry and mild. Both the bud burst and the flowering were in advance compared to the preceding year. The summer season, initially, saw an important in temperatures, which then returned to a better balance during the second half of the month of August. September, dry and sunny, assisted in bringing the final phase of the ripening process to completion in a gradual and total fashion. The harvest took place during the final ten days of September, and the crop was characterized by supple tannins and an exceptional integrity of fruit. 97 Points, James Suckling THE WINE ADVOCATE (Robert Parker) Rating: 96 points Drink Date: Reviewed by: Monica Larner, Issue Date: 6th Sep 2018, Source: Mid-September New Releases, The Wine Advocate The 2015 Matarocchio (all Cabernet Franc) is a gorgeous wine, but it does not reach the stunning heights achieved in the knock-out 2013 vintage. This wine was not produced in 2014, and only 5,000 bottles were made in this vintage. Compared to the 2013 edition, this wine appears to have a slightly smaller aromatic range. This gives it a very focused and direct approach. In other words, this vintage is more vertical than it is horizontal in its delivery. The tannins are a more evident here and more nervous or crunchy. The wine is composed of deep, dark and penetrating fruit, with bitter chocolate and savory tobacco. It also shows a salty mineral note that makes your mouth salivate. This vintage of Matarocchio needs a few more years of bottle aging to gain in volume.

PIAN DELLE VIGNE The Pian delle Vigne estate, located four miles south of the town of Montalcino above the Orcia river valley, has belonged to the Antinori family since 1995.

ANTINORI Pian delle Vigne Brunello di Montalcino 2014 210 per case of 6 2014 VINTAGE Winter was characterized by mild temperatures and by frequent rains.

14 PIAN DELLE VIGNE The Pian delle Vigne estate, located four miles south of the town of Montalcino above the Orcia river valley, has belonged to the Antinori family since It takes its name from a typical 19thcentury railroad station situated within the estate s confines and still in use. ANTINORI Pian delle Vigne Brunello di Montalcino per case of VINTAGE Winter was characterized by mild temperatures and by frequent rains. The growing season began slightly earlier than usual and continued with cool weather. Frequent summer rainfall and lower than normal temperatures led to slight delays in the ripening of the grapes, which were then recovered during the first two weeks of September. Given this improvement in the weather and a careful manual selection of the grapes during the harvest, the crop arrived in the cellars in good condition. THE WINE ADVOCATE (Robert Parker) Rating: 91 points Drink Date: Reviewed by: Monica Larner, Issue Date: 31st Jan 2019, Source: End of January 2019, The Wine Advocate The 2014 Brunello di Montalcino Pian delle Vigne works very nicely all said and done. It presents the light and undertone character of the vintage against the ripe and more opulent style that is associated with this vineyard site at the lower parts of southern Montalcino. These two elements result in a balanced and forthright performance. The wine opens to a dark garnet color and ripe aromas of dark cherry and blackberry followed by potting soil, rose bud and grilled herb. Some 150,000 bottles were made. ANTINORI Pian delle Vigne Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Vignaferrovia per case of VINTAGE The end of winter, above all the month of February, registered temperatures which were slightly lower than in previous years; spring, characterized by frequent rainfall, was followed by a fine summer with mild temperatures and a regular breeziness, all leading to a slow but regular ripening of the grapes. Leaf removal was carried out approximately twenty days before the harvest was to begin in order to expose the bunches to sunlight and fully ripen the crop. The harvest, a bit later than usual, took place during the last days of September and the first days of October to maximize fragrance, elegance, and a fresh and vibrant acidity. THE WINE ADVOCATE (Robert Parker) Rating: 94 points Drink Date: Reviewed by: Monica Larner, Issue Date: 31st Jan 2019, Source: End of January 2019, The Wine Advocate This wine reaches into the deep end of the Brunello intensity spectrum. The 2013 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Pian delle Vigne Vignaferrovia is a compact and robust expression of Sangiovese that presents a thick core of dark fruit followed by savory tones of tobacco, spice and cured leather. You might mistakenly conclude that this vintage offers a more international interpretation of Montalcino (with 30 months of oak aging), but I don't necessarily believe this to be the case. The wine is instead accurately reflective of Sangiovese with more textural richness, sunshine and structure locked within. This Riserva embodies a sense of place more than it does winemaking style. Some 13,200 bottles were made.

15 PREVIOUS VINTAGE SCORES Wine Wine James Wine Spectator Advocate Suckling Enthusiast Tignanello Tenuta Tignanello Chianti Classico Riserva Castello della Sala 'Cervaro della Sala' Castello della Sala Chardonnay 'Bramito' Badia a Passignano Chianti Classico 'Gran Selezione' Tenuta Guado al Tasso 'Il Bruciato' Tenuta Guado al Tasso Tenuta Guado al Tasso 'Cont'Ugo' Tenuta Guado al Tasso Matarocchio Pian delle Vigne Riserva Brunello di Montalcino Vignaferrovia We look forward to hearing from you. Best Regards Neil Neil Pinel MANAGING DIRECTOR neil@dunells.com Terms and Conditions Ordering - This Offer Closes on 8 th March 2019 and is subject to availability. Delivery Autumn 2019 Prices include Freight, Duty, GST & Storage until 30 th April 2020 Allocation Policy - We expect high demand for some of the wines and this demand may therefore outstrip supply. In such instances we tend to give precedence to those who have bought a particular wine before. Payment As per your usual account T&Cs. Dunell s T: +44 (0)

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2018 EN PRIMEUR OFFER 1 5 ANTINORI OVERVIEW The Antinori family has been producing wine in Tuscany for six centuries and exporting it for four that s 26 generations of uninterrupted family ownership, making