Antinori Archivi — Enoteca di Piazza

The Antinori family has been committed to the art of winemaking for over six centuries since 1385 when Giovanni di Piero Antinori became a member, of the Arte Fiorentina dei Vinattieri, the Florentine Winemakers’ Guild. All throughout its history, twenty-six generations long, the Antinori family has managed the business directly making innovative and sometimes bold decisions while upholding the utmost respect for traditions and the environment.

Today, Albiera Antinori is the president of Marchesi Antinori with the continuous close support of her two sisters, Allegra and Alessia, all actively involved in first person in the business. Their father, Marchese Piero Antinori, is the current Honorary President of the company. Tradition, passion, and intuition are the three driving forces that led Marchesi Antinori to establish itself as one of the most important winemakers of elite Italian wine.
The company is one of the Founding Members of the Associazione Marchi Storici d’Italia, an association for the protection, support and promotion of italian historical brands.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the Antinori family located and in which wine areas does it produce?

The Antinori family's holdings extend from Piedmont to Puglia, but the heart of the business remains Tuscany, with properties in Chianti Classico, Bolgheri, Montalcino and Florence. Overall the family farms 324 hectares under vine, for an annual production of 1,700,000 bottles, with a symbolic headquarters at the new Antinori winery in Chianti Classico, in Bargino, opened in 2012.

Who founded the Antinori wine family? How long has it made wine?

The Antinori family is one of the oldest Florentine families devoted to wine: its activity dates back over six hundred years, when Giovanni di Piero Antinori joined the Florentine Winemakers' Guild in 1385. Since then 26 generations of the family have succeeded one another, always engaged in winemaking, renewing themselves over time while maintaining a constant bond with tradition and the territory.

What wines does the Antinori family produce? Which are the most celebrated?

Among the family's most celebrated labels are Tignanello and Solaia, among the most sought-after and influential Italian wines in the history of modern winemaking, alongside Brunello di Montalcino from Pian delle Vigne and Chianti Classico. Wines that reflect the family's long experience, combining intensity, elegance and aromatic richness.

Can you visit the Antinori winery? Do they offer tastings?

Yes, since 2012 the Antinori winery in Chianti Classico, in Bargino near Florence, has welcomed visitors with a gravity-flow tour that includes a museum and a restaurant. Tastings of signature wines such as Tignanello and Solaia take place in an iconic glass room suspended over the cask cellar.