Solaia
About Solaia
Solaia is one of the most refined and coveted Super Tuscans from the illustrious Antinori family. It is a Cabernet Sauvignon-based wine with a touch of Sangiovese that showcases the excellence and tradition of Tuscan winemaking.
Solaia comes from a 50-acre parcel of southwest-facing vineyards on the same hillside as Tignanello, the other flagship wine of Marchesi Antinori. The vineyards are located at an altitude of 350-400 metres and receive the most sunlight exposure in the Tignanello estate. This gives Solaia its rich and complex character that reflects its terroir and history.
Solaia is only produced in exceptional vintages and has earned a reputation as one of Italy’s most influential cuvées. It is a wine that combines Bordeaux elegance with Tuscan power and finesse.
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Tuscany | 1 | 96 (VN) |
Inc. VAT
£1,752.83 |
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Vinous (96)Our third flight kicks off with the 1999 Solaia. Still a powerhouse, the 1999 (magnum) packs a serious punch. Dark macerated cherry, espresso, chocolate, licorice and blackberry jam infuse the 1999 with so much character. The 1999 is very much a product of its era, a time when heavy extraction and a search for concentration ruled the day. Even so, it has aged impeccably. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 92 (WS) |
Inc. VAT
£1,462.43 |
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Wine Spectator (92)Bright aromas of crushed berry and raspberry, with a hint of mineral. Full-bodied and very round, with lovely velvety tannins and a long finish. Big and boisterous. Almost rustic, but hell, it's a beauty. Cabernet Sauvignon, Sangiovese and Cabernet Franc. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 96 (JS) |
Inc. VAT
£2,400.83 |
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James Suckling (96)Wonderful pure Cabernet character, with currants, spices, flowers and violets. Velvety and fresh. Long and intense. Less austere than the 2007 with very sweet and ripe tannins. Such beauty. This is really powerful. Give it three to four years before trying a bottle. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 97 (JS) |
Inc. VAT
£1,918.43 |
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James Suckling (97)Extremely impressive ripe dark fruits of blueberries, plums and blackberries follow through to a full body, round texture and bright acidity. The finesse and depth to this red is stunning making it a wonderful successor to the 2011 Solaia. Needs three or four years to soften and open. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 100 (WI) |
Inc. VAT
£2,460.83 |
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The Wine Independent (100)This 2015 Marchesi Antinori Solaia is so charmingly sweet, ripe, and open with very bright and exuberant aromas of cream and blackberries. My impression is that many 2015s in Tuscany in general have absorbed more oak than in some other vintages but this wine wears it so well. The palate is super-harmonious with a gentle ease and flow and the tannins are beautifully integrated and combine with subtle flavors of sweet oak-spice, cream, vanilla and blackberry. There is an elegant acidity and juicy freshness but in this wine the tannins take on a new dimension becoming seamlessly refined. Just beautiful! |
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Tuscany | 1 | 98 (WI) |
Inc. VAT
£1,949.63 |
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The Wine Independent (98)The 2017 Marchesi Antinori Solaia has an inky black core with a young-looking, vivid purple rim. Wow! The nose is bright, pure, exuberant, and joyful with precise blackberry and blackcurrant aromas. This is such an appealing wine, focused on ripe expressive fruit, unhampered by too much oak. I adore its open, cheerful, accessible style. There is of course lots of cream, vanilla, and sweet spice notes but they are integrated beautifully into the rest of the wine. The palate is a little more firm and less covered by lush concentration but stylistically it feels closer to a sophisticated but lighter version of the 2015. The oak does not dominate; instead, it allows the fruit to find its full expression. There is a delightful, tangy, savory element on the finish. This 2017 Solaia is not overpowering but instead focused, pure and vibrant. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 96 (VN) |
In Bond
£1,450.00 |
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Vinous (96)Our third flight kicks off with the 1999 Solaia. Still a powerhouse, the 1999 (magnum) packs a serious punch. Dark macerated cherry, espresso, chocolate, licorice and blackberry jam infuse the 1999 with so much character. The 1999 is very much a product of its era, a time when heavy extraction and a search for concentration ruled the day. Even so, it has aged impeccably. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 92 (WS) |
In Bond
£1,208.00 |
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Wine Spectator (92)Bright aromas of crushed berry and raspberry, with a hint of mineral. Full-bodied and very round, with lovely velvety tannins and a long finish. Big and boisterous. Almost rustic, but hell, it's a beauty. Cabernet Sauvignon, Sangiovese and Cabernet Franc. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 96 (JS) |
In Bond
£1,990.00 |
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James Suckling (96)Wonderful pure Cabernet character, with currants, spices, flowers and violets. Velvety and fresh. Long and intense. Less austere than the 2007 with very sweet and ripe tannins. Such beauty. This is really powerful. Give it three to four years before trying a bottle. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 97 (JS) |
In Bond
£1,588.00 |
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James Suckling (97)Extremely impressive ripe dark fruits of blueberries, plums and blackberries follow through to a full body, round texture and bright acidity. The finesse and depth to this red is stunning making it a wonderful successor to the 2011 Solaia. Needs three or four years to soften and open. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 100 (WI) |
In Bond
£2,040.00 |
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The Wine Independent (100)This 2015 Marchesi Antinori Solaia is so charmingly sweet, ripe, and open with very bright and exuberant aromas of cream and blackberries. My impression is that many 2015s in Tuscany in general have absorbed more oak than in some other vintages but this wine wears it so well. The palate is super-harmonious with a gentle ease and flow and the tannins are beautifully integrated and combine with subtle flavors of sweet oak-spice, cream, vanilla and blackberry. There is an elegant acidity and juicy freshness but in this wine the tannins take on a new dimension becoming seamlessly refined. Just beautiful! |
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Tuscany | 1 | 98 (WI) |
In Bond
£1,614.00 |
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The Wine Independent (98)The 2017 Marchesi Antinori Solaia has an inky black core with a young-looking, vivid purple rim. Wow! The nose is bright, pure, exuberant, and joyful with precise blackberry and blackcurrant aromas. This is such an appealing wine, focused on ripe expressive fruit, unhampered by too much oak. I adore its open, cheerful, accessible style. There is of course lots of cream, vanilla, and sweet spice notes but they are integrated beautifully into the rest of the wine. The palate is a little more firm and less covered by lush concentration but stylistically it feels closer to a sophisticated but lighter version of the 2015. The oak does not dominate; instead, it allows the fruit to find its full expression. There is a delightful, tangy, savory element on the finish. This 2017 Solaia is not overpowering but instead focused, pure and vibrant. |
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