Marchesi Antinori Solaia 2007

Marchesi Antinori Solaia 2007 is a legendary, full-bodied Super Tuscan crafted from a premier 20-hectare southwest-facing hillside vineyard situated on the Tenuta Tignanello estate in the heart of Chianti Classico. Aged for approximately 18 months in new French oak barriques, this magnificent vintage displays an intense, deep ruby-red color. The nose opens with an extraordinarily complex bouquet of blackcurrant, dark plum, wild blackberry preserve, and graphite, layered with nuances of dark chocolate, sweet tobacco, crushed violet, espresso bean, and Mediterranean herbs. On the palate, it reveals remarkable richness, density, and structure, featuring fine-grained, velvety tannins and balanced acidity that carries its pure core of dark fruit through to an exceptionally long, refined, and persistent finish.

Food Pairing: Pairs magnificently with Bistecca alla Fiorentina, roasted rack of lamb, braised beef short ribs, wild boar ragù, or well-aged Pecorino Toscano cheese.

97 Points - James Suckling

This is a subtle and racy wine. Balanced, with vibrant fruit and bright acidity and chocolate and spices. Full and racy. Very long. Austere. Fascinating. Very closed right now. Give it five or six years minimum now. Winemaker Renzo Cotarella says that Solaia is more reserved in character than the Antinori's Guado al Tasso from Bolgheri, which is more flashy. Makes me smile.

97 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

The 2007 Solaia saturates the palate with a heady array of super-ripe black cherries, plums, cassis, mocha and sweet French oak. There is an exotic quality to the Solaia I find totally irresistible. Despite its considerable ripeness and opulence, the 2007 Solaia is never heavy, rather it impresses for its extraordinary finesse and balance. Minerals, graphite and crushed rocks frame a long, seductive finish. This is a wonderful Solaia loaded with vintage and vineyard character. The 2007 Solaia is 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Sangiovese and 5% Cabernet Franc, aged in 100% new oak. Anticipated maturity: 2017-2027.

94 Points - Wine Spectator

A racy wine that offers so much currant and blackberry character. Full and very silky. Goes on and on. Fascinating. Best after 2012. 6,500 cases made.