Lot 364
ANTINORI SOLAIA TOSCANA IGT 2007 (1) WA 97
ANTINORI SOLAIA TOSCANA IGT 2009 (1) WA 96+
TENUTA DELL'ORNELLAIA BOLGHERI SUPERIORE ORNELLAIA 2007 (1)
Lot 364 Details
ANTINORI SOLAIA TOSCANA IGT 2007 (1)
Tuscany.
u. bn.
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. October 2010 WA 97
ANTINORI SOLAIA TOSCANA IGT 2009 (1)
Tuscany.
u. bn.
The 2009 Solaia is one of the clear standouts of the vintage. Freshly cut flowers, raspberries, spices, mint and licorice burst from the glass as this fabulous, viscerally thrilling wine shows off its pure class. Today the oak is a bit prominent, but that won’t be an issue by the time the wine is ready to drink. In one of my blind tastings, the 2009 Solaia was flat-out great. There is no shortage of pedigree here. The 2009 has calmed down a little from its youth, when it was a much more exuberant wine, and has now begun to close down in bottle. Anticipated maturity: 2019-2029. June 2012 WA 96+
TENUTA DELL'ORNELLAIA BOLGHERI SUPERIORE ORNELLAIA 2007 (1)
Tuscany.
u. bn. marked label.