2005 Solaia (2023 Release)
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A deep, dense wine, the 2005 Solaia is still in its infant stage. The cool vintage produced slow-maturing wines. Nowhere is that more evident than in Solaia, a wine that retains exceptional freshness. Graphite, plum, smoke, licorice and menthol meld into the dark, brooding finish. In 2005, Solaia is a bit more refined than Tignanello, but both wines are impressive.
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Antonio Galloni, Vinous
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The 2005 Solaia is arguably the most complete of this flight of underrated vintages. Wines from cool years are rarely flattering when they are young, but often age gracefully, which is certainly the case here. The 2005 remains vibrant, fresh and capable of developing beautifully for another decade, perhaps longer. This is a bit of a dark horse vintage. I won't be surprised if the 2005 continues to develop positively in bottle.
Tasted blind. 20% Sangiovese Subtle colour. Sweet with some obvious but very smart oak on the nose. But then quite dry. Just a little drying on the finish. Not sure about the oak here. Pretty drying on the finish.
Tasted blind. 20% Sangiovese Subtle colour. Sweet with some obvious but very smart oak on the nose. But then quite dry. Just a little drying on the finish. Not sure about the oak here. Pretty drying on the finish. (JR)
About the producer
Marchesi Antinori is a leading Italian producer, historically based in Tuscany, who rose to fame after creating Tignanello – one of the first Super Tuscans . Combining tradition and innovation to craft fine wine, the family-owned firm has been a force in the Italian wine industry for over 600 years.