2009 | Antinori | Solaia (Magnum)

Red Wine: 2009 | Antinori | Solaia (Magnum)

Blueberry, vanilla and pepper aromas dominate the multi-layered flower; Full of suppleness and fullness in the mouth, the tannins are solid and well integrated, the finish is refreshing with notes of wild berries and herbs.

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Producer: Antinori

Ratings: WA | 96 WE | 97

Vintage: 2009

Size: 1.5L

ABV: 14%

Varietal: Sangiovese, Cabernet

Country/Region: Italy, Tuscany

Blueberry, vanilla and pepper aromas dominate the multi-layered flower; Full of suppleness and fullness in the mouth, the tannins are solid and well integrated, the finish is refreshing with notes of wild berries and herbs.

Reviews:

• Wine Advocate: The 2009 Solaia is one of the clear standouts of the vintage. Freshly cut flowers, raspberries, spices, mint and licorice burst from the glass as this fabulous, viscerally thrilling wine shows off its pure class. Today the oak is a bit prominent, but that wont be an issue by the time the wine is ready to drink. In one of my blind tastings, the 2009 Solaia was flat-out great. There is no shortage of pedigree here. The 2009 has calmed down a little from its youth, when it was a much more exuberant wine, and has now begun to close down in bottle. Solaia is 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Sangiovese and 5% Cabernet Franc from a single parcel within the Antinori familys Tignanello vineyard.

• Wine Enthusiast: Like its sunshine-inspired name suggests, Solaia is an opulent and generous achievement that represents the highest pedigree in Italian wine. The intensity is mind-blowing and the wine peels back slowly to reveal thick layers of blackberry, chocolate fudge, spice and general fruit decadence. The mouthfeel is super smooth yet powerful, delivered in the most elegant fashion.

Producer Information

Antinori is a Tuscan-based wine company that is one of the largest and most prominent in Italy. The Chianti Classico region forms the focus of operations, though the company has an estate in Umbria and international interests including Antica Napa Valley and a controlling stake in Vitis Metamorfosis in Romania. Around 20 million bottles are produced annually across 150 labels. The history of the house dates back to the 14th Century, after the silk-weaving family moved to Florence and began to cultivate vines. In 1900, Antinori added the Tignanello vineyard to its portfolio, and Niccol Antinori and his son Piero began to experiement with then unheard-of winemaking techniques and grape varieties. The first vintage of Tignanello was released in 1971.