2003 Solaia – The Super Tuscan That Seduced the World

This is not a wine. This is an Italian affair.

The 2003 Solaia by Marchesi Antinori is what happens when Tuscany throws on a leather jacket and lights a cigar. It’s dark. It’s seductive. It’s dripping in Super Tuscan attitude. And yes, it absolutely slaps.

Made from 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Sangiovese, and 5% Cabernet Franc, this bottle brings the drama: blackberry jam, licorice, dark chocolate, and that sweet, smoky whisper of old-school swagger. The 2003 vintage is showing beautifully—fruit-forward, velvety, and unreasonably smooth.

🍷 TASTING NOTES:

• Color: Deep ruby with garnet edges—classic and moody, like a Fellini close-up.

• Nose: Blackberry, cassis, licorice, tar, and strawberry rolled in Tuscan dirt.

• Palate: Full-bodied, velvety, bold. Fruit layered over minerals, spice, and oak finesse.

• Finish: Endless. Dark chocolate and spice that lingers like a stolen kiss in Florence.

💯 WINE SPECTATOR SAYS:

95 points

“Crushed blackberry, licorice, and strawberry… rich, velvety tannins and a long, fruity finish.”

🥩 PAIR IT LIKE A PLAYLIST:

• Red Meat Mood: Grilled ribeye, filet mignon, or slow-braised short ribs? All yes.

• Cheese Game: Aged Gouda, cave-aged blues, or something that came from a cellar older than your therapist.

• Plant-Based Heat: Mushroom risotto, roasted eggplant, black truffle anything.

📦 THE STATS:

• Blend: 75% Cab Sauv, 20% Sangiovese, 5% Cab Franc

• ABV: 14%

• Region: Toscana IGT 🇮🇹

• Serving Temp: 60–64°F (cellar it, don’t chill it)

• Aging Potential: Drinking beautifully now—don’t wait for a wedding.

WHY INBODEGA LOVES THIS BOTTLE:

Because this is Tuscan royalty with a wild streak. The 2003 Solaia is bold, sexy, and unforgettable—just like the best mistakes.

Limited stash. No restocks. You want it? You know what to do.