ANTINORI SOLAIA 2020

The prestigious Solaia vineyard, a 20-hectare jewel within Antinori s Tenuta Tignanello estate, stands as a testament to centuries of winemaking excellence in Chianti Classico. Positioned on marine marlstone soils from the Pliocene era at 350-400 meters elevation, this southwest-facing plot harnesses the perfect marriage of limestone-rich earth and dramatic diurnal temperature shifts. This exceptional terroir, combined with the Antinori family s innovative spirit since the 1970s, has earned Solaia recognition as one of Italian viticulture s most influential wines. The 2020 Solaia captures the essence of its extraordinary vintage, where optimal weather conditions yielded perfectly ripened Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Sangiovese. This ruby-red masterpiece opens with an intoxicating bouquet of wild blueberries and sun-kissed raspberries, complemented by fresh mint, wild lavender, and licorice. On the palate, velvety tannins support layers of black cherry and plum, while notes of cocoa powder and pink peppercorn weave through the remarkably persistent finish, showcasing the wine s legendary aging potential.