Lot 294
ANTINORI SOLAIA TOSCANA IGT 2000 (1)
ANTINORI SOLAIA TOSCANA IGT 2001 (1) WS 93 WA 96
ANTINORI SOLAIA TOSCANA IGT 2003 (1) WS 95 WA 93
ANTINORI SOLAIA TOSCANA IGT 2004 (1) WS 96 WA 96
ANTINORI SOLAIA TOSCANA IGT 2005 (1) WA 93
Lot 294 Details
ANTINORI SOLAIA TOSCANA IGT 2000 (1)
Tuscany.
ANTINORI SOLAIA TOSCANA IGT 2001 (1)
Tuscany.
The 2001 Solaia, far superior to the overrated 1997 (to which I also prefer the 1999 and 1994) is a classic example of central Tuscan Cabernet at its best, ruby-purple in color, warm and explosive in its expression of black currant fruit, tobacco, tar, and graphite, superbly concentrated and dense on the palate but balanced and shapely at the same time and with a noble austerity and grip on the finish which resembles the best of Bordeaux. The wine is a sure bet for another two decades of superb drinking. April 2006 WS 93 WA 96
ANTINORI SOLAIA TOSCANA IGT 2003 (1)
Tuscany.
The 2003 Solaia (75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Sangiovese and 5% Cabernet Franc) reveals the essence of blackberry jam, licorice, cassis, tar and minerals in a super-ripe, heady expression of the vintage. Richly sumptuous on the palate, this beautiful, expansive Solaia offers terrific length as well as stunning balance with plenty of style. It is sure to deliver much gratification over the next decade or so. WS 95 WA 93
ANTINORI SOLAIA TOSCANA IGT 2004 (1)
Tuscany.
scraped label
The 2004 Solaia is breathtaking, as it so often is. Soaring aromatics lead to a sweet, layered expression of dark fruit. The wine possesses super clarity and precision with a gorgeous inner tension that carries all the way through to the long finish. The tannins remain incredibly finessed and silky. This is a more restrained, elegant style than the full-throttle 2001. 2004 is the first vintage in which the component wines were aged separately, rather than together, as had been the custom in previous vintages. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2024. WS 96 WA 96
ANTINORI SOLAIA TOSCANA IGT 2005 (1)
Tuscany.
WA 93