COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2020
GRAPE
Cabernet Sauvignon, Sangiovese, Cabernet Franc
PRODUCER
Marchesi Antinori
REGION
Toscana
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Solaia is an iconic Super Tuscan red wine produced by Marchesi Antinori in Tuscany, Italy. The name 'Solaia' translates to 'the sunny one,' reflecting its origin from the sunniest parcel of the Tenuta Tignanello estate. First created in 1978, it was an experimental wine that pushed the boundaries of traditional Italian winemaking, leading to its classification as a Super Tuscan. Solaia is produced only in years deemed exceptional, ensuring each release represents the pinnacle of the vintage's potential. The Antinori family, with a winemaking history dating back to 1385, is renowned for blending centuries of tradition with modern innovation, focusing on expressing the distinct terroir of their estates.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€400
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Solaia means 'the sunny one' in Italian.
Fact 02
It was first produced in 1978 as an experiment.
Fact 03
Solaia is only made in exceptional vintages.
Fact 04
It's a Super Tuscan, defying traditional Italian wine laws at its inception.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Solaia is produced from meticulously selected grapes harvested by hand and double-sorted. Fermentation and maceration occur on the skins in truncated cone-shaped vats, with careful management to balance fruit concentration and tannin refinement using local yeasts. Malolactic fermentation takes place in French barriques, followed by an aging period of approximately 18 months in 100% new French oak barriques. The vineyard is situated on a southwest-facing slope within the Tenuta Tignanello estate, characterized by stony soils composed of alberese and galestro.
