Category: | Red Wines |
Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
Producer: | Antinori |
Label Name: | Solaia |
Vintage: | 2020 |
Country: | Italy |
Region: | Tuscany (Toscana IGT) — Tenuta Tignanello / Chianti Classico; vineyard at 350–400 m (Solaia site). |
Volume: | 750ml |
ABV: | 14.5% |
Grape(s): | Cabernet Sauvignon (75%), Sangiovese (20%), Cabernet Franc (5%). |
Acidity: | 4 |
Tannins: | 4 |
Sweetness: | 1 |
Body: | 5 |
Length: | 5 |
Aroma Intensity: | 5 |
Best Temperature: | 16-18°C |
Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 98; Vinous 97; Wine Spectator 97; Decanter 97; Robert Parker/Wine Advocate 96. Highly rated by major critics and widely recommended for long-term aging
Tasting Note
Concentrated blackcurrant and blackberry with plum, violet, cedar, tobacco and sweet spice; ultra-fine, grainy tannins and lively Tuscan acidity lead to a long, polished finish (ageworthy).
Food Pairing
Western: roast beef, braised short ribs, lamb, aged Pecorino/Parmigiano, mushroom risotto. Asian: Peking duck, Korean BBQ (galbi), char siu, Sichuan-style beef, grilled lamb skewers.
Production Method
Hand-harvested, selected grapes; destemmed and fermented separately with gentle punchdowns/delestage (~27°C). Matured in French oak barriques/tonneaux before final blending and bottle aging.
Vineyard Info
Produced by Marchesi Antinori from the south‑west Solaia plot at Tenuta Tignanello; estate wine first made in 1978 and produced only in superior vintages. Antinori is a historic Tuscan family producer.