Solaia Marchesi Antinori 2005
Solaia Marchesi Antinori 2005 is a dry, full-bodied red from Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Sangiovese (Super Tuscan, Italy), in the full, structured reds style. Tannins are firm and acidity fresh; oak influence is some. Good with steak, lamb, charcuterie, roast chicken. Listed at £390.00 by Hedonism Wines, who say it is out of stock; that is the last price, not an offer.
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Solaia, distinct from its Sangiovese-based sibling Tignanello, is crafted primarily from the Cabernet Sauvignon grape on the same estate. The initial two releases in 1978 and 1979 were exclusively blends of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. The incorporation of Sangiovese occurred in subsequent vintages as Marchesi Antinori refined the wine. The 2005 vintage is a robust yet elegant wine, combining black fruit and earthy notes, leaving a hint of iron on the remarkable finish. Enjoyable now, it promises many years of evolving pleasure.