Tenuta Tignanello - IGT Toscana - Solaia - Red - 2019

Wine:

Produced only in the finest vintages, the 2019 IGT Toscana Solaia Red ranks among Italy’s greatest wines—and is a serious contender for the title of best wine in the world. Crafted with the precision and care of a classified growth, every detail—from harvest to ageing in new French oak—is meticulously orchestrated. And the result lives up to the ambition: a wine of stunning aromatic complexity, weaving together black fruit flavors with floral notes, hints of spice, and tobacco. Its structure is commanding, driven by the character of its unique terroir. Generous and remarkably smooth, it showcases the limestone soils with an energy and finesse rarely seen. This is Tuscany at its most expressive, with a singular style that dazzles seasoned collectors and captivates newcomers alike. A true tour de force. Rated 97/100 by Parker.

Vinification:

Hand harvested. The grapes were carefully destemmed and sorted. Aged in French oak barrels for 18 months in the estate's 16th-century underground cellars.

Color:

Deep, intense ruby red.

Nose:

Aromas of red berries, hints of raspberry and blackberry with light floral notes of rose.

Palate:

The palate is seamless and enveloping, with fine, velvety tannins and a spiced structure that carries through to an exceptionally long finish.

Temperature:

Serve at 14 to 16°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Italian-style porchetta, vitello tonnato, pink duck breast with chanterelle mushrooms, creamy black truffle risotto...

Cellar aging:

From now until 2045

Solaia is the crown jewel of the Antinori family and a flagship of the global fine wine scene. This 10-hectare wine is perched at 400 meters altitude on a perfectly exposed plot, rooted in a uniquely rich limestone soil.

First produced in 1978, it helped pave the way for the rise of the “Super Tuscans,” alongside icons like Sassicaia and Ornellaia. These wines broke free from traditional appellation rules, drawing inspiration from Bordeaux-style blends. With their depth, texture, and aromatic complexity, they stand shoulder to shoulder with the finest wines of France and the top crus of Napa Valley.