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
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.
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18
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.
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.
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