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Antinori Solaia Vertical with Luigi Fioretti

Thursday 31 January 2013

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A rare opportunity to try 10 vintages of the extraordinary Solaia. Antinori is the most famous name in Italian wine making, with Piero Antinori’s contribution revolutionising Italian wine. Here we will look at Antinori’s stunningly rich Solaia which, on release in 1978, was initially accused of disparaging the cherished heritage of Italian viticulture, however, the trend towards creating Bordeaux-inspired blends soon became widespread across Tuscany. The Solaia vineyard is considerably smaller than the flagship wine, Tignanello. The blend is 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Cabernet Franc and 20% Sangiovese. Solaia is made in only the best vintages and continues to impress wine lovers and critics alike. In 2000, the 1997 Solaia was named Wine Spectator’s ‘Wine of the Year’.
We will taste 1982, 1985, 1990, 1993, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2003, 2005

Event details

Date
Thursday 31 January 2013
Time
18:30 to 20:00
Type
Tutored tasting
Cost
£165.00
Booking required
Yes
Website
Venue details
105 Old Brompton Road London England