Solaia 2010 Toscana IGT, Marchesi Antinori
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Solaia 2010 Toscana IGT, Marchesi Antinori
98 Point Iconic Solaia! Limited!
Quick Taste
- 98 Points!
- Antinori's Flagship WIne
- "The precision of the cabrenet sauvignon comes through here."
- "this gorgeous 2010 is already a classic"
About Solaia 2010 Toscana IGT, Marchesi Antinori
The Solaia vineyard is a 50-acre vineyard located on the Tignanello estate. It has ideal southwestern exposure, and stony soils of hard limestone and flaky calcareous clay; "alberese" and “galestro”. The Antinori family produced the first bottling from this single vineyard in 1978 and Solaia is only produced in exceptional vintages. 2010 was another outstanding vintage considered among the finest and resulting in grapes ripened to perfection. A Super Tuscan blend of 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Sangiovese and 5% Cabernet Franc aged 18 months in French oak Barrels, this 2010 has received outstanding praise.
James Suckling scored this 98 points saying "A triumph for Solaia: it suggests the greatness of the legendary 1997. This is a wine with very subtle, complex aromas and flavours of currants, licorice and raspberries. Wonderful nose. Full body with ultra-fine tannins and a long, long finish. It lasts for minutes on the palate. The precision of the cabrenet sauvignon comes through here."
Decanter scored this 98 points saying "The 2010 Solaia is less immediately giving on the nose than the Tignanello of the same vintage, taking time to reveal nuances of grilled herbs, black raspberry and currants beneath the cedar and spice. As it opens, it builds in intensity reaching a crescendo on the long powerful finish. There is plenty of dense fruit to back up mouth filling tannins, which are remarkably sophisticated and a testament to the ongoing fine tuning at this Antinori property."
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate gave this 97 points saying "The 2010 Solaia puts on an incredible show that hits all the senses and keeps your unyielding attention for as long as there is wine in the bottle. There are various ways to describe the bouquet. First, is the wine’s sweet side, as this beautiful 75-20-5 blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Sangiovese and Cabernet Franc delivers ripe cherry, black currant, baking spice and dark chocolate. After that, the wine becomes redolent of tobacco, balsam, bay leaf, rum cake and dark licorice. The bouquet is all encompassing and complete. A firmly structured backbone is padded generously by the fleshy richness of its consistency. This is a gorgeous wine that will age for decades. Anticipated maturity: 2015-2040."
Wine Enthusiast chose to this be apart of their Cellar Selection and scored it 97 points saying "Already one of Italy's most iconic bottlings, this gorgeous 2010 is already a classic. Its complex and intense bouquet unfolds with ripe blackberries, violets, leather, thyme and balsamic herbs. The palate shows structure, poise and complexity, delivering rich black currants, black cherry, licorice, mint and menthol notes alongside assertive but polished tannins and vibrant energy. This wine will age and develop for decades. Drink 2018–2040."
Wine Spectator gave this 93 points saying "A powerful, dense red, with a good lashing of oak, this evokes black currant, blackberry and spice flavors. Finds equilibrium with air, gaining suppleness and finishing long and complex. Cabernet Sauvignon, Sangiovese and Cabernet Franc. Best from 2016 through 2028."
Wine Details
- Alcohol % 14.0%
- Bottle Size 750 ml
- Wine Type Red
- Country Italy
- Region Tuscany
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