Marchesi Antinori 2015 Solaia (Chateau Direct)

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Marchesi Antinori 2015 Solaia (Chateau Direct)
Marchesi Antinori 2015 Solaia (Chateau Direct)

"The stunning 2015 Solaia is solid evidence of this perfect alignment...The very name Solaia evokes the concept of sunshine and...with the 2015 vintage, Solaia is liquid sunshine not just in name but also in fact. The bouquet is immediately soft and sensual with dark fruit, spice and sweet tobacco. The mouthfeel shows intensity and power...[and] feels glossy, tonic and fresh. It is composed of mostly Cabernet Sauvignon with Sangiovese and a tiny part Cabernet Franc. There is a bit of crunch or snap that comes thanks to the more acidity-prone Sangiovese grape (the wine measures 3.5 in pH). Finally, the tannins are beautifully sweet and ripe. This wine is meticulously executed, and the 2015 vintage lives up to an ideal of what we imagine Solaia to be." -Wine Advocate, 100WA

You may recall from previous Tignanello and Sassicaia offerings this year that (1) the Antinori family are deeply invested in many of Italy's most historic wine releases, and (2) that they invented the Super-Tuscan movement and perfected the art form. So today's release should not surprise you as being potentially Antinori's greatest release ever, and possibly the greatest Super-Tuscan ever released: the 2015 Solaia. Solaia was the first Super-Tuscan named the world's #1 wine by Wine Spectator in 1997, and its winemaker - Giacomo Tachis - was the first Italian winemaker to be named Decanter's 'man of the year' in 2011. In short, the Antinori family and Solaia in particular are steeped in history. Unfortunately for the wine world, Tachis passed away early in 2016, meaning the 2015 was also the last Solaia wine that he made. Let that sink in a minute.

Vintage2015
Varietal Composition73% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Sangiovese, 7% Cabernet Franc
AppellationToscana IGT
VineyardTignanello
Alcohol14.00%
Volume750 ml
Country of OriginITALY
State of OriginN/A
Sparkling WineNo
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