Marchesi Antinori 'Solaia', Tuscany, 2016, 75cl

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Product description

Country: Italy

Region: Tuscany

Appellation: Tuscany

Year: 2016

Manufacturer: Marchesi Antinori

Classification: Tuscany IGT

Volume (cl): 75

Box size: 1

Type: Red

100 /100 points

I fussed over scoring this wine more than I'd like to admit—tasting through three samples under different conditions at various intervals and testing my impressions blind against wines in its peer group. Most importantly, I tasted this 2016 vintage against the 2015 vintage over and over again. I confess to a few nights of restless sleep as a result. Ultimately, my decision to award 100 points to the 2016 Solaia came on impulse and with the most natural sense of purpose. I had also given the 2015 vintage a perfect score, and intellectually, it seemed impossible not to pick a favorite among these two stunning expressions. I will also state, outright, that the wines are very different, mainly because the 2015 vintage shows more overall opulence and sweetness that extends to the pronounced textural richness of the mouthfeel. The 2016 vintage, on the other hand, is more chiseled and sharp with mineral shadings of campfire ash and graphite at the rim of its dark fruit. The mouthfeel is more streamlined and tight at its core, suggesting that the wine will unfold and soften beautifully with time. I feel like 2015 is the Dolce & Gabbana of the situation and 2016 is the Armani Privé. The personalities of the two wines are distinct, yet my admiration for each is identical.

About this wine

Marchesi Antinori

Marchesi Antinori is one of Italy's most famous and historic winemakers, with a legacy spanning 26 generations since 1385. They are known for their contribution to the wine industry, especially in the Tuscany region, and for combining tradition with innovation in winemaking.

Tuscany

Tuscany, the picturesque wine region in central Italy, is known for its beautiful landscapes, historic cities and, not least, excellent wines. This area, which includes cities such as Florence and Siena, has a winemaking tradition that dates back to antiquity. Tuscany is famous for its robust red wines, especially those made from the Sangiovese grape, which thrives in the sunny climate and varied soils.

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