Solaia 2018 Toscana IGT, Marchesi Antinori
Item Number: 26 30 192 18
Solaia 2018 Toscana IGT, Marchesi Antinori
The latest release of Iconic Solaia!
Quick Taste
- 98 Points!
- Only produced in the best vintages
- "This is the smallest production of Solaia ever"
- "Resonant and ample on the palate, with tons of vibrancy"
- Limited!
About Solaia 2018 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. 2018 was another outstanding vintage considered among the finest and resulting in grapes ripened to perfection. A Super Tuscan blend of 73% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Sangiovese, 7% Cabernet Franc aged 18 months in French oak Barrels, this 2018 has received outstanding praise
Vinous scored this 98 points saying "The 2018 Solaia continues to develop beautifully. Resonant and ample on the palate, with tons of vibrancy, the 2018 offers terrific vibrancy as well as character. Inky dark fruit, chocolate, blackberry jam, licorice and spice build as the Solaia gains momentum over time. The 2018 is dense and beautifully layered, yet retains the mid-weight structure of this super elegant vintage."
The Wine Advocate scored this 97+ points saying "The Marchesi Antinori 2018 Solaia reveals a silky and elegant personality, and the wine steps away from some of the more robust fruit weight and dark concentration that we've seen in the past. This elegant vintage prizes fruit purity and focus with black plum, cassis, blue flower, pencil shaving and lots of sweet spice from the oak that recalls clove and toasted almond. The blend is mostly Cabernet Sauvignon with smaller parts Cabernet Franc and Sangiovese. The fruit is harvested at the Antinori family's Tenuta Tignanello at the heart of the Chianti Classico appellation. The percentage of Cabernet Franc used in the blend is the ultimate Solaia wild card. In this vintage, the Franc has been increased to 7%, and that number is expected to be even higher in 2019 as the vines get older and the fruit more complex."
James Suckling scored this 97 points saying "Very aromatic and lively on the nose with currants, fresh herbs, white pepper and cherry blossoms. Full-bodied with a vertical, multilayered structure and ultra fine tannins. Velvety texture. Extremely long and focused. Complex and succulent. This is the smallest production of Solaia ever. Great length. This is a beautifully complex red that’s open now, but needs another three to four years to show even more of its excellence."
Vinous scored this 98 points saying "The 2018 Solaia continues to develop beautifully. Resonant and ample on the palate, with tons of vibrancy, the 2018 offers terrific vibrancy as well as character. Inky dark fruit, chocolate, blackberry jam, licorice and spice build as the Solaia gains momentum over time. The 2018 is dense and beautifully layered, yet retains the mid-weight structure of this super elegant vintage."
The Wine Advocate scored this 97+ points saying "The Marchesi Antinori 2018 Solaia reveals a silky and elegant personality, and the wine steps away from some of the more robust fruit weight and dark concentration that we've seen in the past. This elegant vintage prizes fruit purity and focus with black plum, cassis, blue flower, pencil shaving and lots of sweet spice from the oak that recalls clove and toasted almond. The blend is mostly Cabernet Sauvignon with smaller parts Cabernet Franc and Sangiovese. The fruit is harvested at the Antinori family's Tenuta Tignanello at the heart of the Chianti Classico appellation. The percentage of Cabernet Franc used in the blend is the ultimate Solaia wild card. In this vintage, the Franc has been increased to 7%, and that number is expected to be even higher in 2019 as the vines get older and the fruit more complex."
James Suckling scored this 97 points saying "Very aromatic and lively on the nose with currants, fresh herbs, white pepper and cherry blossoms. Full-bodied with a vertical, multilayered structure and ultra fine tannins. Velvety texture. Extremely long and focused. Complex and succulent. This is the smallest production of Solaia ever. Great length. This is a beautifully complex red that’s open now, but needs another three to four years to show even more of its excellence."
Wine Details
- Alcohol % 14.0%
- Bottle Size 750 ml
- Wine Type Red
- Country Italy
- Region Tuscany
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