Solaia 2004 – Legendary Super Tuscan Red by Antinori

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Solaia isn’t just a wine. It’s a power move in a bottle.

Crafted by Marchesi Antinori in the sun-kissed hills of Tuscany, Solaia is the crown jewel of the famed Tignanello estate. The 2004 vintage is a textbook example of what happens when ideal weather, obsessive winemaking, and elite pedigree collide.

A Super Tuscan blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Sangiovese, and Cabernet Franc, this wine isn’t made every year — only when nature gets it just right. 2004? Oh, she got it very right.

💬 Critic Reviews

• 96 Points – Wine Spectator
  “Aromas of black currant, blackberry, and rose follow through to a full-bodied palate, with refined tannins and a long, beautiful finish. Classy and structured.”

• 96 Points – Wine Advocate (Robert Parker)
  “The 2004 Solaia is a beautifully layered, complex wine. Sweet dark fruit, graphite, smoke, and minerals flow from this powerful yet harmonious red.”

• 96 Points – James Suckling
  “This is very structured and chewy with intense tannins, but it’s polished and rich. Sangiovese brings soul; Cabernet brings the armor.”

🍷 Tasting Notes

• Color: Deep ruby red, still vibrantly youthful

• Nose: Black currant, dried cherry, crushed violets, cedar box, and espresso

• Palate: Full-bodied with refined power; layers of blackberry, graphite, tobacco, and spice

• Finish: Long, muscular, and endlessly complex — still evolving with time in the glass

🍇 Winemaking & Terroir

• Estate: Marchesi Antinori – Tenuta Tignanello

• Vineyard: Solaia vineyard, 20 hectares on limestone-rich soils

• Aging: 18 months in new French oak barrels

• Blend: ~75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Sangiovese, 5% Cabernet Franc

• Region: Toscana IGT

• Vintage: 2004

• ABV: 13.5%

• Bottle Size: 750ml

🍽️ Pairing Royalty

• Aged ribeye with truffle butter

• Osso buco or wild boar ragù

• Hard cheeses like Pecorino Toscano or Parmigiano Reggiano

• Silence, a decanter, and two hours of your undivided attention

This is not a casual sip.

This is history in a glass.

Add Solaia 2004 to your cellar and own a piece of Tuscan royalty.

Drink now—or better yet, dare to wait.