well-integrated acidity

This is a stunner that can be approached already

The bouquet is immediately soft and sensual with dark fruit

the wine opens with intense notes of dark cherries

Marchesi Antinori 'Solaia', Toscana, 2009, 75cl Nyhed well-integrated acidityThe 2009 Solaia is one of the clear standouts of the vintage. Freshly cut flowers, raspberries, spices, mint and licorice burst from the glass as this fabulous, viscerally thrilling wine shows off its pure class. Today the oak is a bit prominent, but that won't be an issue by the time the wine is ready to drink. In one of my blind tastings, the 2009 Solaia was flat out great. There is no shortage of pedigree here. The 2009 has calmed down a little