In Bond Fine Wine. 2021 Antinori Solaia, Toscana IGT, Super-Tuscans, Italy. Red italy - tuscany in 3x75cl. Top critic score: 100/100 (AG). Drinking window: 2027–2051. Sold in bond by Albany Vintners, independent fine wine merchants.
From a single vineyard on the highest, sunniest hillside of Tenuta Tignanello, first made in 1978. Solaia is one of Tuscany’s great “Super Tuscans,” created by the Antinori family as a companion to Tignanello and produced only in the finest vintages. The vineyard, set on a sun-drenched hillside (“Solaia” translates as the sunny one), is planted to Cabe Tignanello, like Sassicaia, holds a special place in the history of Italian wine. First made in 1970, Tig was a groundbreaking blend of the local Sangiovese with international Cabernet Sauvignon.
Antonio Galloni (AG) — 100/100 · Vinous, 2024-07-11 · Drink 2027-2051
Antinori's 2021 Solaia is another wine that captures all of the potential I sensed when I tasted it some months ago. More than anything else, the 2021 is a fine example of the style Antinori favors these days, an approach that favors finesse more than opulence. Dark plum, mocha, licorice, chocolate, spice, lavender and menthol build effortlessly in the glass. Oak and tannin are impeccably balance…
Antonio Galloni (AG) — 100/100 · Vinous, 01/02/2024 · Drink 2027-2051
Antinori's 2021 Solaia is another wine that captures all of the potential I sensed when I tasted it some months ago. More than anything else, the 2021 is a fine example of the style Antinori favors these days, an approach that favors finesse more than opulence. Dark plum, mocha, licorice, chocolate, spice, lavender and menthol build effortlessly in the glass. Oak and tannin are impeccably balance…