Solaia - Toscana IGT 2011

Solaia is the greatest wine made by the Antinori Family, and one of the absolute best wines of the world. But Solaia aslo been a defining wine for Italy. It is no overstatement to say that Solaia, together with Sassicaia, has contributed more than any other wine to establishing the fame and reputation of Italy as a land of not only good, but truly great wines.

Tuscany has produced highly concentrated and rich wines in 2011. We have tasted Solaia and indeed the wine appears to be full-bodied and very powerful, beautifully balanced with tension and freshness. It has reminded us of the 2001, which is superb to enjoy now. A great and classical Solaia according to us.

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byJames Sucklingthe5/11/2017

Aromas of cherries and currants with hints of fresh rose petals. Full-bodied, very fruit-forward and flavorful. Long and rich. All about fruit and richness. Drink or hold.

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byOthmar Kiemthe2/25/2015

Sattes, tiefdunkles Rubinviolett. Eröffnet mit Noten nach Minze und Walnüssen, dann satt nach schwarzen Ribiseln, dunklen Kirschen, im Hintergrund feine Schokotöne. Zeigt im Ansatz viel reife, präsente Frucht, öffnet sich mit geschmeidigem, dichtem Tannin, füllt den Gaumen kraftvoll aus, sehr ausgewogen und rund

Wine Advocate

byMonica Larnerthe10/31/2014

I’m not fully convinced by the 2011 Solaia. It is a hedonistic and heady expression for sure, but it doesn’t come near the 97 points I awarded the 2010 vintage. In fact, the bouquet here is very ripe with thick tones of strawberry and blackberry folded within tobacco, leather and sweet spice. Cabernet Sauvignon, Sangiovese and Cabernet Franc offer flavors of rum cake and candied fruit. There’s a good amount of tannic firmness surrounded by thick extract and fleshiness. Summer heat in 2011, resulting from drying winds that caused spots of heat stress across the Italian peninsula, shows its mark in the grand wines of Italy’s flagship estate. I was especially interested to see how Tignanello and Solaia would perform this year. No doubt, these are standout wines, but there’s no denying the ripe tones packed deep within the flesh of these two vino italiano protagonists. They do not reach the grand heights of recent years.

Vinous

byAntonio Gallonithe9/15/2014

Blackberry jam, cassis, grilled herbs and melted road tar meld together in the 2011 Solaia. Another super-exotic, racy 2011 from Antinori, Solaia is supremely beautiful. Mocha, espresso and sage are some of the many notes that add complexity. Hints of white truffle, lavender, smoke and licorice are laced into the exotic, racy finish. In 2011, Solaia has a dollop more of Cabernet Franc in the blend, added to give the wine a touch of freshness. Ripe and flashy to the core, the 2011 needs time to lose some of its youthful exuberance. At times, the 2011 could be easily mistaken for a wine from Napa Valley, such is its intensity.

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byJames Sucklingthe9/10/2014

A big, rich wine but there's lots of brightness and beauty at the same time. Shows licorice and asphalt. Full body with chewy tannins and a long finish. Terracotta, Tuscan dust and spice; balsamic too. This needs three to five years to soften. Intense finish.

Wine Spectator

byBruce Sandersonthe4/1/2014

This rich, bright red displays plum, blackberry, boysenberry, leather and spice notes, allied to a dense structure. Remains balanced and juicy through the finish and is built for the long haul. Cabernet Sauvignon, Sangiovese and Cabernet Franc. Best from 2018 through 2033.—B.S.

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Couleur	Rouge
Cépages	Cabernet Franc 5 % Cabernet Sauvignon 75 % Sangiovese 20 %
Appellation	Toscana IGT
Millesime	2011
Contenance	Double Magnum (3 l)

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Rouge

Cépages

Cabernet Franc 5 %
Cabernet Sauvignon 75 %
Sangiovese 20 %

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Toscana IGT

Millesime

2011

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Double Magnum (3 l)

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