Antinori Solaia (Tuscany) 1999

Although it had thrown only a modest amount of sediment, I nevertheless double decanted it about 35 minutes before service, which turned out to provide useful aeration. In contrast to the Tignanello we also drank tonight, which comes from the same producer and was from the same vintage, the Solaia was tighter and less evolved. It's also bigger, firmer, and more tannic. The finish is shorter, as well. Dark ruby color. Stroing nose suggesting blackberry, blackcurrant, and espresso. On the palate, dark fruit dominated. I'd estimate that this wine needed another couple of years to show its best. Unfortunately, this was my only bottle. (I forget why I didn't buy more.) Grade: B++