In Bond Fine Wine. 2023 Antinori Solaia, Toscana IGT, Super-Tuscans, Italy. Red italy - tuscany in 3x75cl. Top critic score: 98/100 (DE). Drinking window: 2026–2048. 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) — 97/100 · Vinous.com, 2026-08-01 · Drink 2028-2048
The 2023 Solaia has gained a measure of weight since I first tasted it a few months ago. Inky dark fruit, crème de cassis, blackberry, graphite and dried herbs soar from the glass. Cabernet Sauvignon speaks with notable eloquence and character. There's gorgeous purity and restraint here.
James Suckling (JS) — 97/100 · JamesSuckling.com, 2026-07-01
A big Solaia with lots of fruit and spices as well as mint and spearmint. Aromatic. Full-bodied with lots of fruit and chewy tannins. Muscular and juicy for a modern Solaia. Needs three to four years of age to come together. Best after 2028.
Decanter (DEC) — 98/100 · Decanter.com, 2026-06-03 · Drink 2026-2043
Solaia sings in 2023. It's supremely vertical with already-integrated sandy tannins, its tall frame adorned with crunchy, sapid forest berries, chocolate, menthol, iodine and floral top notes. Generous and finessed, it's drinking surprisingly well at this early stage and will continue to prosper for the next two decades at least.