2002 Marchesi Antinori Solaia , "Annata Diversa", Tuscany, Bottle (750ml)

"I would be surprised by the 2002 Solaia had I not recently tasted a number of wines from that vintage that continue to exceed expectations. In 2002 production was down sharply because of the cold, rainy growing season, which precluded the Sangiovese from being used. The 2002 was bottled with a different label that included the words ‘Annata Diversa' i.e. ‘Different Vintage.' Tasting the 2002 next to the other vintages, it doesn't really seem all that different." AG for VM Dec 2013
note: Known as the `Annata Diversa` or the vintage with a difference, the 2002 is a truly unique wine in this history of Solaia production. Rather than the traditional blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Sangiovese, 2002 uses only Cabernets due to the unsuccessful ripening of Sangiovese in the 2002 vintage. A real piece of Solaia history,