Solaia is Antinori’s iconic “Super Tuscan” flagship, a powerful yet polished Cabernet Sauvignon–led blend (with Cabernet…Solaia is Antinori’s iconic “Super Tuscan” flagship, a powerful yet polished Cabernet Sauvignon–led blend (with Cabernet Franc and Sangiovese) sourced from a sun‑exposed, rocky, calcareous 20-hectare parcel on the Tignanello estate in Chian…Learn More »
$575
/750ml
2005 Retail Average
95
/100
2005 Pro Rating
Layers of dark plum and blackberry roll out of the glass in Antinori’s 2005 Solaia, carried by a cool-vintage tension that keeps the wine vibrant despite its depth. The palate is sleek yet powerful, with polished tannins framing concentrated black fruit, subtle smoke and spice, and a long, focused finish that still feels youthful and composed. This vintage shows more restraint and freshness than some richer years, emphasizing precision and structure over sheer opulence.
Bistecca alla Fiorentina; Roast lamb with rosemary and garlic; Aged Parmigiano-Reggiano
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Solaia is Antinori’s iconic “Super Tuscan” flagship, a powerful yet polished Cabernet Sauvignon–led blend (with Cabernet Franc and Sangiovese) sourced from a sun‑exposed, rocky, calcareous 20-hectare parcel on the Tignanello estate in Chianti Classico. First produced in 1978 and bottled only in top vintages, it typically shows intense dark fruit, balsamic and spice notes, firm but velvety tannins, and the structure to age gracefully for decades.