Solaia 2011

We are pleased to offer the new vintage of Solaia, just rated 96pts by James Suckling, one of the original Super-Tuscans and an Italian First Growth in quality. 

Made from 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Cabernet Franc, 20% Sangiovese from well-exposed hillside plots, Solaia (aka the "the sunny one") is a gorgeous wine, aromatic and elegant, probably one of the most refined Super-Tuscans in style.

2011 is another great vintage in Tuscany but with a small yield due to the hotter weather: "As readers know by now, 2011 was a drought year with warmer than average temperatures... Temperatures remained warmer than normal throughout the year until the very end of the summer, when heat moderated a bit.  In some places, growers reported losses of 30-35% mostly through dehydration.  Overall, the 2011s are forward, fruit-driven wines in the style of years like 2007, with perhaps a bit less exuberance."

With the style and warmth of the vintage producing gorgeous wines, 2011 looks poised to be recognised as a stellar year.  Solaia is on a roll and with less to go around, it makes sense to jump in quickly.  Please let us know asap if you would like to order.