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Red SelectionSeptember 2026

Antinori Solaia 2020

Tasted September 2026 · Wineros Tasting Panel · Methodology

Tuscan$265

"Antinori’s 2020 Solaia is a legendary Super Tuscan from the Tignanello estate, crafted primarily from Cabernet Sauvignon with Sangiovese and Cabernet Franc. This full-bodied red offers an intense bouquet of wild berries, black cherry, and mint, complemented by sophisticated notes of cocoa, licorice, and savory herbs. On the palate, the wine is rich and mouth-filling, featuring velvety, well-integrated tannins and a long, persistent finish characterized by graphite and spice. Highly acclaimed for its polished structure and elegance, this vintage is approachable now after decanting but possesses the depth to age gracefully through 2045."

Terroir

Tuscany, Italy

Drinking Window

2026 - 2045

Serving Temp

62-65°F (16-18°C)

Aging Potential

Exceptional

Food Pairings

Osso bucoGrilled porterhouseAged Parmigiano-Reggiano
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THE FULL TASTING NOTE

Nose

Wild berries, black cherry, and mint over cocoa, licorice, and savory herbs — the Super Tuscan bouquet at its most aristocratic.

Palate

Rich and mouth-filling with velvety, fully integrated tannins; Cabernet structure and Sangiovese brightness interlock seamlessly.

Finish

Long and persistent, graphite and spice framing the dark fruit.

What we love

  • Solaia remains the Super Tuscan blueprint — six centuries of Antinori craft in every detail
  • The 2020 is polished and surprisingly approachable for the label
  • Blue-chip provenance with a 2045 drinking window

What to know

  • $265 and a decant are both mandatory for it to show its class young
  • The international style tells you less about Tuscany than a great Brunello does

How it compares

Antinori Solaia 2020this page98 pts$265Tuscany, Italy

The eternal Tuscan argument in two bottles: the Cerretalto champions native Sangiovese purity while the Solaia makes the case for the international blend. Drink the Brunello for place, the Solaia for polish. Read that review →

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Antinori Solaia 2020

98 pts • Tuscan

Buy — $265