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Posted: September 11, 2020Categories: Italy
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New Release: Solaia 2017
Here is the latest release from Solaia, an iconic brand of the Antinori family from Italy. Solaia is one of the original and top-rated, "Super Tuscans," a term used to describe red wines made from Tuscany that may include the use of non-indigenous grapes such as Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Syrah.
The Antinori family has been making wine for over six hundred years. The qualities of tradition, passion, and instinct have made Antinori one of the leading Italian producers of fine wines. Marchesi Antinori's first vintage of this wine was 1978. Solaia is heralded as a defining wine to Italy -- the ultimate, "Super Tuscan" alongside Sassicaia or Ornellaia. Solaia 2017 is offered at $259/bt.
Tasting Notes:
"Just bottled, the 2017 Solaia is naturally going to need time to come together. Even in the
