the 1997 Solaia was super-concentrated
but that does not necessarily mean that it is the first of the vineyards to be harvested
It delivers dark fruit nuances over a mid-weight and compact mouthfeel
this warm vintage expression puts a lot of its fruit depth and personality upfront in a confident and no-fuss manner
but it's just really hard to reproduce that magic
Clinet other_regions the 1997 Solaia was super-concentratedAn outstanding wine, especially when you consider the vintage, here you find lush, silky textures and layers of ripe, sweet, fresh, soft plums, fresh cherries and nuances of chocolate, licorice, spice, smoke, flowers and wet earth. Already disarmingly pleasurable to drink, don't be fooled by its forward approach. Give it at least 5 more years in the cellar to allow the wine to further soften, expand and take on additional nuances.