The 2001 Solaia, far superior to the overrated 1997 (to which I also prefer the 1999 and 1994) is a classic example of central Tuscan Cabernet at its best, ruby-purple in color, warm and explosive in its expression of black currant fruit, tobacco, tar, and graphite, superbly concentrated and dense on the palate but balanced and shapely at the same time and with a noble austerity and grip on the finish which resembles the best of Bordeaux. The wine is a sure bet for another two decades of superb drinking. Importer: Remy Amerique, New York, NY; tel. (212) 424-2202

這款葡萄酒特別年輕，散發(fā)著濃郁的咖啡和黑莓的香氣；酒體豐滿，單寧絲滑柔順，風味中帶有果味和橡木味，同時不失酸爽口感；余味悠長。整體上講，這是一款品質(zhì)優(yōu)異的葡萄酒，需要時間的積淀來充分釋放它的魅力。該酒在 2007 年之后飲用最佳。產(chǎn)量：7,500 箱。