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The 2007 Solaia (magnum) captures all the exotic richness of the year in its luscious, racy personality. Raspberry jam, spice and white chocolate give the 2007 its decidedly flamboyant feel. There is not much subtlety here, but the 2007 offers tons of immediacy in a flashy style that is hard to resist. It is one of the most enjoyable wines of the night.
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Jancis Robinson MW
Jancis Robinson MW
More reviews and scores
Ferrous and earthy with developed black-cherry fruit. Soy, chocolate, hot spice and surprisingly taut tannins leaving a chalk-dust texture. (RH)
Aged 18 months in new French oak. Sumptuous and glossy with pure but not overwhelming fruit flavour. Blackcurrant, menthol and dark chocolate. Virtually no secondary flavour at all – but there is a lengthy, dense finish that is full of promise. (RH)
75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Sangiovese, 5% Cabernet Franc. 28 hl/ha. Vineyard area is at 400-m altitude, southwest facing with a marine loam soil. Slightly earlier harvest than usual. Fermentation at 27°C and then the wine was transferred to new French oak barrels where the malo took place. 18 months ageing with periodic racking. Blended and then aged in bottle for one year before release. 7,000 cases produced. TA 5.3 g/l, pH 3.55, RS 1.9 g/l. Concentrated and lively. Intense. Dry end and very very rich and supple on the mid palate. (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.