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About This Wine
The 2015 Solaia is a benchmark expression of modern Tuscany, marrying power with polish in a way few wines on earth can replicate. Produced in a near-ideal growing season, it opens with layers of black cherry, cassis, graphite, and dried herbs, followed by subtle notes of espresso, cocoa, and sweet tobacco. The palate is dense yet remarkably precise, with finely knit tannins, vibrant acidity, and a long, architectural finish that feels effortless rather than heavy.
What sets the 2015 apart is its balance: the ripeness of the vintage delivers generosity and immediate allure, while Solaia’s classic structure ensures decades of evolution ahead. There’s a seamless integration of oak, fruit, and savory complexity, giving the wine both immediate drinkability and profound aging potential. This is Solaia at full confidence—opulent but disciplined, expressive without excess—and a vintage that firmly reinforces its status as one of the great wines of the modern Italian canon.
Score
100 points, Wine Advocate.
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