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Solaia2008

AntinoriTuscany, Italy

Solaia is Antinori’s iconic “Super Tuscan” flagship, a powerful yet polished Cabernet Sauvignon–led blend (with Cabernet…Learn More »

$399

/750ml

2008 Retail Average

95

/100

2008 Pro Rating

Solaia 2008 Vintage Overview

2008 OVERVIEW

Depth and precision define the 2008 Antinori Solaia, layering ripe blackcurrant and black cherry with dark chocolate, sweet spice and a gentle floral lift. The palate is powerful yet poised, its velvety tannins and fresh acidity giving structure to the rich fruit and leading to a long, harmonious finish. A superbly balanced, polished expression of this vintage with both intensity and grace.

Drinking Window
2015 2035
Pairings

Bistecca alla Fiorentina; Roast lamb with rosemary and garlic; Aged Parmigiano Reggiano

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Solaia · Knowledge Base

Antinori Winery

About Solaia

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.