Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Antinori
Label Name:
 
Season of Solaia Set
Vintage:
 
MIXED
Country:
 
Italy
Region:
 
Tuscany (Chianti Classico — Tenuta Tignanello)
Volume:
 
12x 750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon, Sangiovese, Cabernet Franc
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Consistently high critic scores across vintages — James Suckling/James (95–100), Decanter (96–98), Robert Parker/Wine Advocate (95–98), Wine Spectator (95–98). Produced only in exceptional vintages and highly collectible

Tasting Note
Dense blackcurrant, blackberry and plum with violet, cedar, tobacco, licorice and sweet spice. Silky, tightly grained tannins, bright freshness and a long mineral-tinged finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, grilled ribeye, braised short ribs, game and aged hard cheeses. Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi/galbi), Peking duck, Cantonese char siu, spicy Sichuan beef or braised beef noodle dishes.

Production Method
Hand-harvested; destemmed and sorted, small‑lot fermentations with skin contact; complete malolactic in oak; aged ~18 months in new French (barrique) oak, then blended before bottling.

Vineyard Info
Produced by Marchesi Antinori from the single Solaia vineyard on the Tignanello estate (c.10 ha), southwest‑facing alberese/galestro soils. Flagship Super‑Tuscan first released in 1978.