- Last updated on February 15, 2023
Welcome! This is our Antinori Tenuta Tignanello Solaia review.
Step into the world of Italian winemaking with Antinori Tenuta Tignanello Solaia, a rich and complex wine that embodies the essence of Tuscany.
This full-bodied and bold red wine is a tribute to the Antinori family’s passion for quality winemaking, and it has become an icon of Italian wine culture.
A Cabernet Sauvignon blend that offers a multi-layered sensory experience, from its intense aroma to its bold and structured palate.
Find below our Antinori Tenuta Tignanello Solaia review along with our food pairings recommendations, serving tips, curiosity, and where you can buy it.
Let’s begin!
Our Antinori Tenuta Tignanello Solaia Review
- Brand: Marchesi Antinori
- Grape Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
- Region: Italy, Toscana
- Tasting Notes: Ripe Blackberry & Plum fruit notes
- Glass & Serving: Bordeaux / 59-64 °F (15-18 °C) / Decant ~1hr
- Storage: 10+ years
- Price Range: ~$400
- Bottle Size: 750 ml
Antinori Tenuta Tignanello Solaia review: What's its color?
Antinori Tenuta Tignanello Solaia wine has a deep ruby color with fat slow falling legs.
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Antinori Tenuta Tignanello Solaia review: What are the flavors?
Antinori Tenuta Tignanello Solaia is primarily made from Cabernet Sauvignon grapes and aged 14 months in new French oak barrels.
The other grapes used are Sangiovese and Cabernet Franc.
On the nose, it opens with an intense and complex bouquet of dark fruit, such as black currants and blackberries, along with sweet spices, vanilla, and toasted oak.
As the wine opens up, more subtle notes of tobacco, leather, and dried herbs emerge, adding further layers of complexity to the aroma.
On the palate, has a full body and a rich mouthfeel, it’s complex, balanced, and deeply satisfying.
The first sip is a revelation of ripe, juicy fruit, with flavors of blackberry, plum, and black cherry, supported by a solid tannic structure and lively acidity.
There are also notes of cocoa, espresso, and toasted oak, which give the wine a luxurious texture and a long, satisfying finish.
Is Antinori Tenuta Tignanello Solaia wine sweet?
No, it’s not sweet. Antinori Tenuta Tignanello Solaia wine is a dry wine.
Dry wine contains less than 15 g/L.
Learn more about wine sweetness level here.
Antinori Tenuta Tignanello Solaia review: Which food pairs well with it?
Antinori Tenuta Tignanello Solaia pairs well with rich meat dishes such as roasted beef or lamb, hearty stews, and grilled game meats.
Vegetarian options include grilled portobello mushrooms, eggplant parmesan, and lentil or chickpea-based stews.
The wine also pairs well with hard, aged cheeses such as Parmigiano-Reggiano or Pecorino Romano.
Antinori Tenuta Tignanello Solaia review: What's its alcohol content?
Antinori Tenuta Tignanello Solaia wine’s alcohol content is 13.5%.
In case you wonder about alcohol content or more precisely Alcohol By Volume, i.e. ABV, measure the alcoholic strength of a drink.
There is a direct relationship between the sugar left in the wine after the alcoholic fermentation has taken place, i.e. Residual Sugar or RS, and ABV.
During alcoholic fermentation, the yeast transforms the sugar in the grape juice into alcohol.
Grapes with high residual sugar will therefore produce dry wine with a high ABV.
How many calories are in a glass of Antinori Tenuta Tignanello Solaia wine?
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture [1] a 5-ounce glass will contain about 120 to 130 calories.
Alcohol contains 7 calories per gram. So a wine with high ABV will have higher calories per glass than wine with low ABV.
Furthermore, sugar contributes to the calorie count.
A dry wine will usually have 4 calories per gram vs a sweet wine that will have around 20 calories per gram of carbs, which include sugar.
What is Marchesi Antinori?
Here is an extract from the Marchesi Antinori website:
“For over six hundred years, the Antinori family has linked their name to excellence in the art of winemaking and as a passionate patron of the fine arts.
Two different areas of expertise that have progressed together: Marchesi Antinori have often entrusted the important task of documenting their family’s values and history to the fine arts.“
Conclusion
Antinori Tenuta Tignanello Solaia is a world-class wine that embodies the spirit and essence of Italian winemaking.
Its rich and complex aromas and flavors, along with its velvety texture and balanced structure, make it a true gem of the wine world.
Whether enjoyed on its own or paired with a hearty meal, Solaia is a wine that will leave a lasting impression on your senses.
Once you had it, we’d love to know your opinion, so reach out and let’s know what you think! Enjoy!
