-
97
/ 100
Wine Enthusiast -
92
/ 100
Falstaff
Red
Classification
Cabernet Blend
Variety
2008
Vintage
750ml (Bottle)
Bottle Size
Italy
Country
Tuscany, Bolgheri
Region
14.0%
Alcohol %
15 Plus Years
Cellaring
Scores
97 / 100"Definitely on a top 10 list of Italian icons, Solaia affirms the massive potential of Italian winemaking, from vineyard to cantina to cellar and beyond. Superrich and polished, but never over the top, this gorgeous super Tuscan shows deep layers of chocolate, black cherry, rum cake and spice. The secret lies in its balance: Everything is in place, from intensity and complexity to persistency."
- Wine Enthusiast
92 / 100
"Dark ruby garnet, violet reflections, delicate edge lightening. On the nose, very intense raspberry jelly, delicate floral, a hint of pipe tobacco, very individual bouquet, delicate bergamot. Juicy, round body, delicate hint of dried plums, well-integrated, present tannins, nougat in the aftertaste, good freshness, dark berry fruit, chocolate and some figs in the aftertaste, already seems well developed. (91 - 8th place)"
- Falstaff
Tasting Notes
The Antinori family first produced this iconic wine in 1978, and the initial blend was Cabernet Sauvignon (80%) and Cabernet Franc (20%) and repeated again in 1979. In subsequent years 20% of Sangiovese was introduced into the blend and adjustments were made in the rapport between Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc until the current blend was settled upon. Only produced in exceptional vintages Solaia is a very intense ruby red in colour with concentrated aromas of red and black fruits (cherries and black cherries, raspberries, cassis, blueberries, and wild berry fruit) alongside notes of vanilla, black pepper, and liquorice. The palate is exceptionally elegant and balanced, fresh in its flavour and and silky in texture and tannin. The finish, characterised by notes of fruit and spices, is of great finesse and length.
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity