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Solaia2018

AntinoriTuscany, Italy

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

$575

/750ml

2018 Retail Average

97

/100

2018 Pro Rating

Solaia 2018 Vintage Overview

2018 OVERVIEW

In 2018, Antinori Solaia shows its refinement more than its power, with a deep core of blackcurrant and plum layered by dark cherry, cocoa and sweet spice, all framed by lifted floral and herbal tones. The palate is concentrated yet poised, silky in texture with ultra-fine tannins and vivid acidity that stretch the wine into a long, focused, graceful finish. This is a particularly elegant, pure-fruited Solaia that sacrifices none of its depth while emphasizing freshness and detail over sheer weight.

Drinking Window
2024 2042
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.