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  • Product Code: 3082
  • YEAR: 2018
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Description

Solaia Antinori, comes from a single vineyard of about 20 hectares exposed to the southwest between 350 and 400 meters above sea level on a rocky limestone soil with alberese and galestro rock, located at Tenuta Tignanello. The Antinori family first produced this wine with the 1978 vintage; the initial blend was 80% Cabernet Sauvignon and 20% Cabernet Franc, which was repeated in 1979. In subsequent vintages, 20% Sangiovese was introduced and some corrections were made in the ratio of Cabernet Sauvignon to Cabernet Franc, leading to the current composition. Solaia, lofty and prestigious, synonymous with elegance and quality, is an excellence of the Italian wine world and only produced in exceptional vintages. It was not produced in 1980, 1981, 1983,1984 and 1992.

Vinification
The harvest began in the last days of September with the Cabernet Franc, continued with the Sangiovese, and concluded with the Cabernet Sauvignon in mid-October. Great care was taken, both in the vineyard during the harvest and in the cellar, where the grapes were destemmed and the berries, carefully selected at the sorting table, were transferred after gravity crushing into the tanks. Indeed, it is essential that only the perfect berries reach the 60 Hl conical vinification tanks. During fermentation and maceration, great care was taken to maintain the correct balance between the fruit and the quality of the tannins in order to express the sweetness, fragrance, identity and character of Solaia to the full. Immediately after racking, malolactic fermentation began in barriques, enhancing the complexity and pleasantness of the wine.

Refinement
The maturation process took place in new French oak barrels for approximately 18 months. After an initial period in separate batches, these were assembled to complete the maturation in wood. The wine matured for a further 12 months in bottle before being presented on the market.

Awards and Recognition
Year 2016 - Wine Spectator - 98 Punti
Year 2017 - James Suckling - 97 Punti
Year 2017 - Robert Parker - 95 Punti
Year 2017 - Guida Bibenda - 5 Grappoli
Year 2017 - Guida Vitae AIS - 4 Grappoli
Year 2017 - Gambero Rosso - 3 Bicchieri
Year 2017 - Luca Maroni - 96 Punti

Product Info Sheet
Alcohol Content 15% Vol
Denomination Toscana IGT
Format 0.75 Lt
Grape Variety 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Sangiovese e 5% Cabernet Franc
Region Tuscany
Service Temperature 18°-20°C
Sommelier Suggestion We recommend pouring the wine into the decanter for a few hours to allow the wine to aerate to awaken all the aromas. This wine is one of the great Italian red wines particularly suitable for ageing. Remarkable already if drunk now, but we suggest to let it rest in the cellar to reach a full and harmonious maturity, with important aromatic evolutions. Ageing capacity of over 15 years.
Tasting Notes In the glass it has an intense ruby red colour. On the nose, intense notes of ripe dark fruit, in particular blueberry and blackcurrant, combine with pleasant hints of dried flowers and lavender, accompanied by delicate spicy sensations of white pepper and balsamic hints of mint and eucalyptus. Sweet, well-integrated aromas of white chocolate, candyfloss and dried fruit complete the rich bouquet. On the palate it is enveloping and creamy with soft, silky tannins, giving a long, persistent and very elegant finish, with an aftertaste reminiscent of liquorice and recalling the floral and spicy notes perceived on the nose.
Pairing Advice
Pairing An excellent companion to accompany an entire meal. First courses with meat sauce, second courses of stewed meat, game and grilled meat, but also suitable to be enjoyed with mature cheese.

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