Marchesi Antinori Solaia Vintage 2010 VINTAGE WINES 1968

Marchesi Antinori Solaia Vintage 2010 VINTAGE WINES 1968Antinori is one of the largest and probably most famous producers in Tuscany. Making a large range of wines, including several "super tuscans" like Solaia. The grapes for Solaia come from the sunniest part of the Tignanello hill, with 75 percent Cabernet Sauvignon, 20 percent Sangiovese and 5 percent Cabernet Franc. The 2010 vintage was exceptional with many top wines made. Typical blend, Cabernet Sauvignon, Sangiovese, Cabernet Franc. 75cl bottle.

Often made in years that are not declared as vintage years

Unfairly though as some very good wines were made

Tasting Note 20/05/2026 -94 Points

without ripping your face off

Aromas of marmalade

so when this wine was released in was technically a second growth

the wine was created in 1983 in tribute to Yvonne Charmolüe

A Quinta de Vargellas Vintage Port is generally more early maturing than the declared Taylor’s Vintages

The palate is a touch thin

a touch warm

La Rioja Alta is one of the foremost estates in the Rioja region

of Huguenot origin