Solaia 2019 has a deep ruby red color . On the nose it stands out for its complexity and aromatic finesse: notes of small red fruits, in particular raspberry and mulberry, alternate with sweet hints of ripe apricot and blood orange combined with light floral nuances of rose; the evident aromas of coffee bean, chocolate and liquorice are perfectly integrated, accompanied by fresh sensations of mint and white pepper, capable of giving the rich bouquet a pleasant and delicate spicy note. On the palate it is enveloping, harmonious, with an excellent and balanced structure; the sweet and vibrant tannins make it compact, persuasive and with an extraordinarily long finish. The aftertaste is very persistent, where the toasted and spicy notes perceived on the nose are found.
Vinification Great attention was paid, both in the vineyard during harvesting and in the cellar, where the grapes were destemmed and the berries, before being delicately pressed, carefully selected at the sorting table to then be transferred by gravity into the tanks. In fact, it is essential that only the perfect grapes reach the 60 hl truncated cone winemaking tanks. During fermentation and maceration, maximum attention was paid to maintaining the correct balance between the fruit and the quality of the tannin in order to give the wine sweetness and fragrance as well as identity and character. Immediately after racking, malolactic fermentation began which, in barrique, enhanced the complexity and pleasantness of the wine. The aging process took place in new French oak barrels for approximately 18 months. After an initial period of refinement in separate batches, these were assembled to complete the evolution in wood.
Data sheet
SIZE : 0.75 liter bottle.
ORIGIN : Tuscany.
VARIETIES : Cabernet Sauvignon 75%, Cabernet Franc 5%, Sangiovese 20%.
ALCOHOLIC CONTENT : 14% vol.
SERVING TEMPERATURE: Temperature between 12/18°C.
STORAGE METHOD : In a cool place and away from sunlight.
PRODUCER : Marchesi Antinori - Tenuta Tignanello - Val di Pesa, Florence.
SPECIFIC NOTES : Contains sulphites.
Tignanello estate
Tenuta Tignanello is located in the heart of Chianti Classico, on the rolling hills enclosed between the Greve and Pesa valleys and extends over 319 hectares of land, with approximately 130 hectares of vineyards. Among its vineyards, two treasures: the Tignanello vineyard and the Solaia vineyard which extend on the same hill, on soils deriving from Pliocene marine marls with limestone and shale, and enjoy warm days and cool nights during the growing season. Solaia and Tignanello are produced from the vineyards of the same name, which have been defined by the international press as "among the most influential wines in Italian wine history". According to the Marchesi Antinori, they represent a continuous challenge and a never-ending passion. The vineyards of Tenuta Tignanello are mainly composed of the native Sangiovese and non-traditional varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc.