Marchesi Antinori

Solaia Cabernet Sauvignon Blend

9.562 ratings
9.313 pro ratings
Tuscany, Italy
Cabernet Sauvignon, Sangiovese, Cabernet Franc
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Manchego & Parmesan, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Herbs, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Pungent Cheese, Chicken, Salami & Prosciutto, Soft Cheese, Duck, Turkey, Blue Cheese
Top Notes For
Garen Staglin

Big boy wine. Still incredible fruit. Could have waited several more years. Ciao!

Big boy wine. Still incredible fruit. Could have waited several more years. Ciao!

Apr 22nd, 2018
James Parker Huston, CWE

Sommelier Charlie Palmer

9.1

Did not pick up Sangiovese. Called 97 Opus.

Did not pick up Sangiovese. Called 97 Opus.

3 people found it helpfulFeb 4th, 2014
John Van Trijp

John had this 8 years ago

John had this 8 years ago

2 people found it helpfulJul 22nd, 2016
Jörgen Lindström Carlvik

Owner, Brix Wine Consultants

9.8

Flirting with perfection, this well aged beauty show luxury cigar, asphalt, tarry oak, chalky minerals and lovely, developed red and dark fruit flavors. Sweet, mouth coating tannins frame this wine revelation on the caressing finish.

Flirting with perfection, this well aged beauty show luxury cigar, asphalt, tarry oak, chalky minerals and lovely, developed red and dark fruit flavors. Sweet, mouth coating tannins frame this wine revelation on the caressing finish.

2 people found it helpfulJul 18th, 2015
Davis Smith

Sommelier Acquerello

9.2

Beautiful and slutty

Beautiful and slutty

Apr 8th, 2015
Yoon Ha

Master Sommelier/Wine Director Benu

9.0

No surprise that this wine can be mistook for Bordeaux, save for the lifted finish. Drinking nicely.

No surprise that this wine can be mistook for Bordeaux, save for the lifted finish. Drinking nicely.

Jan 28th, 2015
Joshua Fisher

Aircraft carrier landing

Aircraft carrier landing

Dec 3rd, 2016
GaryWEdwards

97 for this ‘97 near perfection from Antinori. Absolutely still beautiful fruits and complexity still wafting straight from the bottle. Magic!

97 for this ‘97 near perfection from Antinori. Absolutely still beautiful fruits and complexity still wafting straight from the bottle. Magic!

Nov 21st, 2021
Frank Baldi

Stunningly balanced, sophisticated and elegant. Subtle on the nose, round and substantial on the palate. Beautiful fruit, black currant, tobacco, some cigarbox. Great density with silky tannins. Long and lingering finish. My seventh bottle from a case on release - better each time with secondary and tertiary notes developing beautifully.

Stunningly balanced, sophisticated and elegant. Subtle on the nose, round and substantial on the palate. Beautiful fruit, black currant, tobacco, some cigarbox. Great density with silky tannins. Long and lingering finish. My seventh bottle from a case on release - better each time with secondary and tertiary notes developing beautifully.

Jun 26th, 2021
Rick Phillips

After decanting for 3 hours, this was full of flavor. Spice, Smokey with a hint of leather on the nose. Tart Cherry but bold fruit on the tongue. Finished with chocolate spice! Thankfully I have 5 more of these.

After decanting for 3 hours, this was full of flavor. Spice, Smokey with a hint of leather on the nose. Tart Cherry but bold fruit on the tongue. Finished with chocolate spice! Thankfully I have 5 more of these.

Apr 11th, 2021