Marchesi Antinori Solaia 2019
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"Von der sonnigsten Ecke des Hügels von Tignanello. Aus den besten Trauben des besten Weinbergs. Der Rest ist Leidenschaft, Sorgfalt, Pflege und Studien. Auf diese Weise entsteht Solaia, der aus den besten Cabernet Sauvignon-, Cabernet Franc- und Sangiovese-Trauben des gleichnamigen Weinbergs hergestellt wird." (Marchesi Antinori)
James Suckling aim Juni 2022:
This has a complex array of blackberries, black cherries, cocoa, dried herbs, slate, tobacco, olives and charred bark. Some dried roses and iodine, too. Medium-to full-bodied with firm yet refined tannins. Powerful, in an understated way. Long. 73% cabernet sauvignon, 7% cabernet franc and 20% sangiovese. Try in 2025.
James Suckling aim Juni 2022: This has a complex array of blackberries, black cherries, cocoa, dried herbs, slate, tobacco, olives and charred bark. Some dried roses and iodine, too. Medium-to full-bodied with firm yet refined tannins. Powerful, in an understated way. Long. 73% cabernet sauvignon, 7% cabernet franc and 20% sangiovese. Try in 2025.
Monica Larner Juni 2022: The Marchesi Antinori 2019 Solaia is another blockbuster success from Tuscany's leading wine estate. The blend sees a slightly higher percentage of Cabernet Franc and a slightly lower percentage of Sangiovese. The current mix is 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Sangiovese and 10% Cabernet Franc (which has been creeping up in recent years, especially as the climate changes). The soils at the Solaia vineyard are rich in Galestro rock, which is an especially happy pairing with Cabernet Franc in particular. Managing Director Renzo Cotarella tells me that that a vintage like 2019 is proof that the final character of a wine comes from its surrounding territory, not from the blend. This is a generous and extremely expressive edition with lots of dark fruit, spice and sweet tobacco. The tannins are beautifully velvety and soft. This is a beautiful wine that collectors will love.
Tasting vom 10.02.2023: Othmar Kiem & Simon Staffle: Dunkel leuchtendes Rubinrot mit opakem Kern. Duftende und elegante Nase, komplex, nach Cassis und Schwarzen Ribiseln, dazu feinstes Edelholz, dann wieder Wechselspiel aus reifen Brombeeren und feinen würzigen Komponenten. Am Gaumen enorm geschliffen und finessenreich, mit klarer, präsenter Frucht und wohlig eingebundenem Tannin, kommt in vielen Schichten daher, präzise, sehr lange.