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Solaia

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Solaia is a renowned Italian wine producer located in the heart of Tuscany. The winery was founded in 1978 by Marchese Piero Antinori, a member of one of the oldest and most respected wine-making families in Italy. Solaia is known for producing some of the finest Super Tuscan wines in the world.

The vineyards of Solaia are located in the Chianti Classico region, which is known for its ideal climate and soil conditions for growing grapes. The winery produces a range of wines, including the flagship Solaia, which is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Sangiovese, and Cabernet Franc. This wine is aged in French oak barrels for 18 months and then in the bottle for another 12 months before release. The result is a complex and elegant wine with notes of blackcurrant, blackberry, and vanilla.

Another notable wine produced by Solaia is the Tignanello, which is a blend of Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Cabernet Franc. This wine is aged in French oak barrels for 12 months and then in the bottle for another 12 months before release. The Tignanello is a full-bodied wine with notes of black cherry, plum, and tobacco.

Solaia also produces a range of other wines, including the Guado al Tasso, which is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc. This wine is aged in French oak barrels for 14 months and then in the bottle for another 10 months before release. The Guado al Tasso is a rich and complex wine with notes of blackberry, black cherry, and spice.

Overall, Solaia is a producer of some of the finest Super Tuscan wines in the world. The winery's commitment to quality and tradition has earned it a reputation as one of the top wine producers in Italy.

Tasting notes

98 Points - The wine Advocate

The Marchesi Antinori 2018 Solaia reveals a silky and elegant personality, and the wine steps away from some of the more robust fruit weight and dark concentration that we've seen in the past.

This elegant vintage prizes on fruit purity and focus with black plum, cassis, blue flower, pencil shaving and lots of sweet spice from the oak that recalls clove and toasted almond. The blend is mostly Cabernet Sauvignon with smaller parts Cabernet Franc and Sangiovese. The fruit is harvested at the Antinori family's Tenuta Tignanello at the heart of the Chianti Classico appellation.

The percentage of Cabernet Franc used in the blend is the ultimate Solaia wild card. In this vintage, the Franc has been increased to 7%, and that number is expected to be even higher in 2019 as the vines get older and the fruit more complex. This is a beautiful wine, the 2018 Solaia is delicious on all fronts as expected.

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