Country: Italy

Region: Tuscany

Vintage: 2019

Cépage: Cabernet Sauvignon (75%); Sangiovese (15%); Cabernet Franc (10%)

Size: 750 ml

Rating(s): 97 (RP); 98 (JS)

"The Marchesi Antinori 2019 Solaia is another blockbuster success from Tuscany's leading wine estate. The blend sees a slightly higher percentage of Cabernet Franc and a slightly lower percentage of Sangiovese. he soils at the Solaia vineyard are rich in Galestro rock, which is an especially happy pairing with Cabernet Franc in particular. Managing Director Renzo Cotarella tells me that that a vintage like 2019 is proof that the final character of a wine comes from its surrounding territory, not from the blend. This is a generous and extremely expressive edition with lots of dark fruit, spice and sweet tobacco. The tannins are beautifully velvety and soft. This is a beautiful wine that collectors will love."

Monica Larner (RP) - 06/22