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Villa Antinori Solaia 2005

Вила Антинори Солая 2005
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Producer:
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Villa Antinori (Вила Антинори)
Country:
Italy (Италия) 
Region:
Tuscany
Vintage:
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2005
Other vintages: 
2006
Variety:
Cabernet Sauvignon (Каберне Совиньон)

Cabernet Franc (Каберне Фран)

Sangiovese (Санджовезе)
€ 256  
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04 Apr 2010

Winemaker's notes:
Solaia, which means the ‘sunny one’ in Italian, is a 25-acre south-west facing vineyard that is contiguous to the Tignanello Vineyard in Chianti Classico. Solaia is produced only in exceptional years. It was not produced in the 1980, 1981, 1983, 1984 and 1992 vintages.

Intense ruby red in color with aromas of ripe fruit, spices, blackpepper, chocolate, coffee and vanilla. Generous, vibrant and balanced on the palate with sweet, mouthfilling tannins, minerally hints and weight and character enhanced by the complexity and finesse. The wine is incredibly evocative of its terroir, with a long, distinctive finish.

75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Sangiovese and 5% Cabernet Franc.
February 2007 WineSpectator - 95 Points
Wine Enthusiast - 92 points

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How to drink it
Food: Duck, Hamburger, Lamb (Grilled, Broiled), Pasta with Tomato Sauce, Pates, Steak (Grilled, Broiled), Venison
Cheese: Brie, Camember, Danish Blu, Sharp Cheddar
Temperature: 16 °C
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Let's say a grape variety normally takes 120 days to ripen. In an especially hot year, it may ripen after only 110 days; in a cooler year, after 130 days. Viticulturists generally do want a long growing seasons. Long ripening allows components in the grape other that sugar - tannins, for example - ...
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