Marka: Antinori

Format : 1,5

Gradacja : 13% vol.

From the sunniest part of the Tignanello hill, from the best grapes grown in the best vineyard. The rest is all passion, care, attention and research. This is how Solaia is born from the best selections of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Sangiovese grown in the Solaia vineyard. The wine is aged in barriques for about 12 months and for a further 12 months in the bottles

Blend
Cabernet Sauvignon 75%, Cabernet Franc 5%, Sangiovese 20%

Climate
A rainy autumn and a winter with fairly low average temperatures and some snow, resulted in later development of foliage (12-15 days) than last year. As if to compensate for this delay, favourable spring weather conditions enabled the vines to develop about 10 days earlier than average. The month of June, July and August were unusually cool with average temperatures of 24°C and plenty of rain in August. This created some problems for the ripening process and the subsequent harvest but the grapes harvested were healthy and completely ripe, up to the standard of recent vintage years and rich in potential.

Tasting notes:
Intense ruby red colour. Aromas of ripe fruit, spices, black pepper, chocolate, coffee and vanilla. Generous, vibrant and balanced on the palate with sweet, mouthfilling tannins, forward minerally hints and weight and character enhance by the complexity and finesse. On release in September 2008, Solaia 2005 is incredibly lingering and evocative of its terroir, with a distinctively varietal profile.

Awards:

Punteggio: 97 WINE SPECTATOR September 2008

Guida "Duemilavini 2009" Premio "Cinque Grappoli"

ASSOCIAZIONE ITALIANA SOMMELIER Oct. 2008

Award "Super Tre Stelle"

I VINI DI VERONELLI 2009 October

recommendation:
Roast, cook meats, game, mature hard cheeses