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wine serving
What are the recommended serving temperature and ideal drinking window for this wine? Should I decant it?
This 1990 Solaia is a mature Super Tuscan, best served at 18°C. It is currently in its prime drinking window, which extends to 2030. Given its age, careful decanting for 30-60 minutes is recommended to separate any sediment. For wines over 20 years old, an Ah-So opener is recommended to preserve the integrity of the cork.
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asian food pairing / wine style
Could you describe the style of this wine and suggest some Asian food pairings?
Solaia is a powerful and complex Super Tuscan, predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon, known for its full-bodied structure, rich dark fruit, notes of spice, tobacco, and leather. It pairs wonderfully with robust Asian dishes like braised beef with star anise, roasted lamb with cumin, rich Korean BBQ, or aged cheeses.
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how to store at home
What is the condition of this bottle's label, fill level, and capsule? How should I store it at home?
The bottle features a perfect label (score 10) and a perfect capsule (score 10). The fill level is base neck (score 8), which is very good for a wine of this vintage. For home storage, please keep it in a cool, dark place with stable temperature (12-15°C) and humidity (60-75%), away from vibrations and direct light.
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investment value / scores
What is the investment potential of this wine, and are there any notable scores?
Solaia is one of Italy's most iconic and collectible wines, especially from a strong vintage like 1990, offering excellent investment potential. It consistently receives high scores from critics; the 1990 vintage is particularly well-regarded, often scoring in the mid-to-high 90s, reflecting its quality and aging capability.
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delivery windows
What is the estimated delivery time for this wine?
This is Hong Kong stock. Delivery to HK is within 2 business days, and to Taiwan is within 5 business days, using chilled delivery.
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authenticity
How do you ensure the authenticity and provenance of your wines?
We source all our wines exclusively from certified EU suppliers, many of whom have been in business for over 100 years, ensuring impeccable authenticity and provenance.
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invoice / certificate of origin
Can I get an invoice for corporate orders, and is a Certificate of Origin available?
For corporate orders, a Hong Kong invoice is provided. For EU pre-order SKUs, a Certificate of Origin can be provided on demand at cost.