The 2019 vintage of Solaia by Marchesi Antinori received outstanding international acclaim, with the following top scores: • 98 points – James Suckling • 98 points – Wine Spectator • 97 points – Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate • 97 points – Decanter • 97 points – Wine Enthusiast Technical Details • Blend: 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Sangiovese, 10% Cabernet Franc • Aging: 18 months in new French oak barrels • Alcohol: 14% Tasting Notes According to Monica Larner of Wine Advocate, this wine is “generous and extremely expressive, with plenty of black fruit, sweet spice, and soft tobacco. The tannins are beautifully velvety and smooth.” James Suckling describes it as showing “complex aromas of blackberries, black cherries, cocoa, dried herbs, slate, tobacco, olives, and burnt bark,” with firm yet refined tannins and a long finish. Wine Spectator highlights “intense black fruit wrapped in hints of cedar, Mediterranean scrub, and toasted oak,” backed by a solid tannic structure and exceptional length. Decanter notes aromas of raspberry and black cherry, with ripe tannins and vibrant acidity that give the wine great elegance and long aging potential. Wine Enthusiast emphasizes a deeply savory nose with notes of dark fruits, dark chocolate, and chili peppers, underlining the wine’s complexity and depth. Conclusion Solaia 2019 is a wine of great finesse and complexity, with exceptional aging potential. It is best enjoyed starting in 2025 to fully appreciate its evolution.