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2005 Antinori Solaia
Vineyard: Antinori
Price: $249.00
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Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
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Region: Italy > Tuscany
Other Vintages: 2006 2004 2003 2001 2000 1999 1998
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WINEMAKER'S NOTE
Solaia, which means the ‘sunny one’ in Italian, is a 25-acre south-west facing vineyard that is contiguous to the Tignanello Vineyard in Chianti Classico. Solaia is produced only in exceptional years. It was not produced in the 1980, 1981, 1983, 1984 and 1992 vintages. Intense ruby red in color with aromas of ripe fruit, spices, blackpepper, chocolate, coffee and vanilla. Generous, vibrant and balanced on the palate with sweet, mouthfilling tannins, minerally hints and weight and character enhan...
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    Rating for Italy-Tuscany: 92 (slightly better than average year)<br/><br/>Drinkability: drink now<br/>