Antinori Solaia 2020

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Antinori
Label Name:
 
Solaia
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
Italy
Region:
 
Tuscany (Toscana IGT) — Tenuta Tignanello / Chianti Classico; vineyard at 350–400 m (Solaia site).
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon (75%), Sangiovese (20%), Cabernet Franc (5%).
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 98; Vinous 97; Wine Spectator 97; Decanter 97; Robert Parker/Wine Advocate 96. Highly rated by major critics and widely recommended for long-term aging

Tasting Note
Concentrated blackcurrant and blackberry with plum, violet, cedar, tobacco and sweet spice; ultra-fine, grainy tannins and lively Tuscan acidity lead to a long, polished finish (ageworthy).

Food Pairing
Western: roast beef, braised short ribs, lamb, aged Pecorino/Parmigiano, mushroom risotto. Asian: Peking duck, Korean BBQ (galbi), char siu, Sichuan-style beef, grilled lamb skewers.

Production Method
Hand-harvested, selected grapes; destemmed and fermented separately with gentle punchdowns/delestage (~27°C). Matured in French oak barriques/tonneaux before final blending and bottle aging.

Vineyard Info
Produced by Marchesi Antinori from the south‑west Solaia plot at Tenuta Tignanello; estate wine first made in 1978 and produced only in superior vintages. Antinori is a historic Tuscan family producer.