1997 Solaia – The OG Super Tuscan That Started the Fire

This isn’t wine. It’s a Tuscan time capsule with attitude.

The 1997 Marchesi Antinori Solaia is more than just a vintage—it’s Super Tuscan royalty, aged to damn near perfection. A knockout blend of 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Sangiovese, and 5% Cabernet Franc, this bottle defined the late-90s wine elite—and still hits harder than half the current market.

Aged in 100% new French oak and left unfiltered, this is a wine that doesn’t give a damn about subtlety. It’s deep, rich, wildly concentrated—and yet somehow elegant AF. Cedar, cassis, spice box, Christmas cake, mint… it's a masterclass in old-school opulence with zero dust.

🍷 TASTING NOTES:

• Color: Opaque blue/purple. It’s brooding and beautiful.

• Nose: Cedar, cassis, spice box, mint, and just a wink of oak.

• Palate: Thick, concentrated, but never heavy. Layers of black fruit, holiday spice, and an impossibly silky texture.

• Finish: Ultrarefined. Long. Deep. The kind of finish that lights a fire and walks away slow.

💯 CRITIC LOVE:

• Robert Parker: 96 points
  “Extraordinary concentration… complex nose of cedar, spice box, cassis… no sense of heaviness.”

• Wine Spectator: 95 points
  “Currant, Christmas cake, mint, spice… balanced and refined. Long, long finish.”

🍽️ PAIR IT WITH PRESENCE:

• Beef Royalty: Ribeye, beef tenderloin, wagyu if you’re nasty.

• Game Night: Venison steaks, boar ragù, or any dish that says I came to impress.

• Aged Cheese: Parmigiano-Reggiano, Pecorino Toscano, or anything that deserves its own cheese cave.

📦 WINE STATS:

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

• ABV: 14%

• Region: Toscana IGT 🇮🇹

• Serve At: 64–68°F (18–20°C) – smooth and sultry

• Bottle Size: 750ml

• Aging Status: Peaked. Gorgeous. Living its best, most dramatic life.

WHY INBODEGA OBSESSES OVER THIS BOTTLE:

Because this is the blueprint. The OG Super Tuscan flex that still runs the game. It’s rare, it’s iconic, and it’s drinking like a legend in leather gloves.

One of the best vintages to ever wear the Solaia label. Limited. Collectible. Absolutely unmissable.