Marchesi Antinori Solaia Toscana 2021

  98 Points - limited super tuscan               New release of the cult Super Tuscan Solaia from Antinori!  One of Italy's finest. 100 Points Antonio Galloni (Vinous): 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 balanced. The 2021 spent 18 months in wood, three months in once-used barrels during the malolactic fermentation and then 15 months in 100% new barrels for the rest of its aging. Drink: 2027-2051." 98 Wine Spectator: "A deep, dense red, drenched with blackberry, pomegranate, plum and sweet spice flavors. Iron, tobacco and wild herb elements peek through as this plays out on the finish under a strong grip of tannins. Shows terrific balance and length now, yet this should only improve after a few more years in the bottle. Superb. Cabernet Sauvignon, Sangiovese and Cabernet Franc. Best from 2027 through 2047." Solaia is the iconic flagship red blend crafted by Marchesi Antinori from a sun‑drenched 10‑hectare vineyard on the Tignanello estate in Tuscany’s Chianti Classico zone. First released in 1978, it marries primarily Cabernet Sauvignon (about 75 %) with Cabernet Franc and Sangiovese, aged in French oak to yield a wine of deep ruby hue, profound concentration, and remarkable elegance.  Aromatically, Solaia beckons with ripe blackcurrants, plums, and cassis, layered with mint, leather, spice, cedar, and subtle floral hints of lavender. On the palate it’s rich yet balanced—with velvety tannins, fine acidity, and a long finish echoing dark fruits, cocoa, tobacco, and licorice. Consistently scoring in the high‑90s, it’s built for aging alongside robust dishes like grilled red meats, game, and aged cheeses—a true Super‑Tuscan legend.

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