Solaia 2002 Antinori

Wine description

The sunniest part of the Tignanello's hillside is home to the Solaia vineyard. The very best grapes from the very best vineyard. All the rest is passion, the utmost care and research. These are the secrets of Solaia together with the finest Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Sangiovese grapes from its namesake vineyard. Solaia is born in the heart of Chianti Classico, in the gently rolling hillsides between the Greve and Pesa river valleys. The estate extends over an area of 319 hectares (788 acres), of which 130 (321 acres) are dedicated to vines. The estate's two signature wines, Solaia and Tignanello, have been defined by the international press as “among the most influential wines in the history of Italian viticulture”. According to Marchesi Antinori, Solaia and Tignanello are an ongoing challenge and a never-ending passion.

Tasting Notes

Color: intense ruby red Scent: complex, rich and intense, with hints of red fruits, flowers, chocolate, cocoa, leather and black pepper Taste: full-bodied, elegant and very long, with hints of fruit and hot spices.

Vinification

Destemming, pressing, separated alcoholic fermentations on the skins and malolactic fermentation in barriques.

Ageing

16-18 months in new barriques and at least 12 in bottles.