Tenuta Tignanello - Solaia - IGT Toscana - Rouge 2019

Wine:

Solaia is the jewel of the Antinori family, a flagship of the global vineyard. This 10-hectare estate, situated at 400 meters altitude, rests on a very specific limestone foundation. The first vintage, produced in 1978, paved the way for the "Super Tuscans." Made only in the best years, the 2019 red IGT Toscana Solaia is among the greatest Italian wines and competes for the title of the best wine in the world. Its production adheres to the rigorous standards of grand cru classé wines, with meticulous attention to detail from harvest to aging in new French oak barrels. The result is extraordinary: a complex aromatic profile featuring dark fruits, floral notes, spices, and tobacco, all supported by a majestic structure driven by its unique terroir. Generous and remarkably smooth, it expresses its pedigree, bringing its limestone foundation to life like never before. The quintessence of Tuscany, with an inimitable originality, capable of dazzling connoisseurs and captivating newcomers with equal emotion. A true masterpiece! Rated 97/100 by Parker.

Vinification:

Hand harvested. Aged in French oak barrels in the estate's underground cellars dating from the 16th century.

Color:

Deep ruby red.

Nose:

Powerful aromas of raspberry, blackberry and citrus peel underlined by full-bodied, chocolate and licorice nuances.

Palate:

Harmonious and balanced, this wine has magnificent velvety tannins revealing a rich structure with spicy and sweet notes and a long finish of incomparable finesse.

Temperature:

Serve at 16 to 18°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Italian-style porchetta, Vitello Tonnato, pink duck breast and chanterelles, creamy black truffle risotto.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2050

As France's twin sister, Italy boasts just as many legendary wines, sought after worldwide. Tuscany, in particular, is the blessed land of Italian viticulture.

Sassicaia, Solaia and Masseto are 3 indisputable myths, elite bottles that thrill connoisseurs and collectors alike, and whose quality and value have nothing to envy our Grands Crus Classés or the finest estates in Burgundy.