1999 Solaia – The Super Tuscan That Aged Like a Roman God

Smooth. Sophisticated. Still stealing the spotlight.

The 1999 Solaia from Marchesi Antinori is what refined rebellion tastes like. This vintage is vibrant and commanding, aged with grace and dripping with Tuscan sensuality. It's a bottle that speaks fluent Italian, wears tailored suits, and still flirts like it’s 25.

Made from 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Sangiovese, and 5% Cabernet Franc, this Super Tuscan gem packs concentrated fruit, aromatic herbs, and that polished structure only time—and Antinori—can pull off. It’s deep. It’s herbal. It’s smooth as a Sinatra verse at golden hour.

🍇 TASTING NOTES:

• Color: Deep black-purple, like a midnight rendezvous.

• Nose: Blackberry, cassis, licorice, mint, basil, and a whiff of eucalyptus. It’s herbal seduction with a fruit core.

• Palate: Medium to full-bodied, packed with dark berries, licorice swirl, silky tannins, and a finish that doesn’t know when to quit.

• Finish: Long. Refined. Leaves a trail of spice and satisfaction.

💯 CRITIC SCOREBOARD:

• Robert Parker: 94 points
  “Sumptuous… dense yet elegant… mint, cassis, and licorice in a black/purple frame.”

• Wine Spectator: 94 points
  “Intense blackberries and herbs with a polished, long, long finish.”

🥩 PAIR IT LIKE AN ITALIAN STALLION:

• Grilled Meats: Charred ribeye, lamb chops, or bistecca alla fiorentina.

• Aged Cheeses: Parmigiano-Reggiano, Pecorino Toscano, anything sharp enough to talk back.

• Game Dishes: Venison stew, wild boar ragu—Tuscan classics with backbone.

📦 THE STATS:

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

• ABV: 13.5%

• Region: Toscana IGT 🇮🇹

• Serve At: 64–68°F (18–20°C) – cellar chic

• Bottle Size: 750ml

• Status: Prime. Mature. Irresistibly smooth.

WHY INBODEGA LOVES THIS BOTTLE:

Because 1999 Solaia is the cool, older lover you shouldn’t text—and do anyway. It's aged to finesse, balanced like a tightrope walker, and still turning heads 25 years later.

There’s not much of this vintage left in the wild. Get it before it becomes legend.