Marchesi Antinori Solaia 2016
The absolute pinnacle. A legendary vintage bordering on perfection, where the power of Cabernet blends with aristocratic grace and infinite freshness. A monument of world winemaking.
Marchesi Antinori Solaia 2016
Purity and majesty. The 2016 vintage opens with disarming aromatic precision: blackcurrant, morello cherry, and wild mint intertwine with notes of cocoa, graphite, and white pepper. On the palate, it is dense and deep, yet possessed of a vibrant tension that keeps it agile. The tannins are pure velvet, leading to a saline and endless finish.
TECHNICAL PROFILE
· Producer: Marchesi Antinori
· Origin: Italia
· Blend:75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Sangiovese, 5% Cabernet Franc
· Denomination:Toscana IGT
· ABV: 14.5%
· Vintage: 2016
SERVICE GUIDE
· Serving Suggestion: While it is a mystical experience even today, the 2016 is a wine to forget in the cellar. If opened now, it requires at least 3-4 hours of decanting. It can evolve for the next 40-50 years.
· Glass: Large glass.
· Temperature: 18°C.
FOOD PAIRINGS
· Extremely refined dishes: herb-crusted rack of lamb, Tournedos Rossini, noble game, or extra-aged cheeses. Splendid on its own, as a pure object of contemplation.
Marchesi Antinori Solaia 2016
Purity and majesty. The 2016 vintage opens with disarming aromatic precision: blackcurrant, morello cherry, and wild mint intertwine with notes of cocoa, graphite, and white pepper. On the palate, it is dense and deep, yet possessed of a vibrant tension that keeps it agile. The tannins are pure velvet, leading to a saline and endless finish.
TECHNICAL PROFILE
· Producer: Marchesi Antinori
· Origin: Italia
· Blend:75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Sangiovese, 5% Cabernet Franc
· Denomination:Toscana IGT
· ABV: 14.5%
· Vintage: 2016
SERVICE GUIDE
· Serving Suggestion: While it is a mystical experience even today, the 2016 is a wine to forget in the cellar. If opened now, it requires at least 3-4 hours of decanting. It can evolve for the next 40-50 years.
· Glass: Large glass.
· Temperature: 18°C.
FOOD PAIRINGS
· Extremely refined dishes: herb-crusted rack of lamb, Tournedos Rossini, noble game, or extra-aged cheeses. Splendid on its own, as a pure object of contemplation.
