From the Gaiole in Chianti comune, the 2011 Solare is a historic blend of 80% Sangiovese and 20% Malvasia Nera. The wine opens to a dark garnet color with pretty crimson highlights. The bouquet is slightly evolved with drying mineral tones followed by licorice, dried rose petal and candied cherry. The effect is delicate and graceful, and the mouthfeel shows a fleeting sense of weightlessness. This is a special wine with a tender heart.